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Aquatics
AQUATICS Provide the community with a safe and positive aquatic experience that will benefit them physically, emotionally, socially, and increase their knowledge and awareness of water safety.
LAP SWIM
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During lap swim times, patrons may use the facility’s lane space for lap swimming. Aquatic devices such as kick boards and pull buoys are available to use. The number of lap lanes available will be based on the current program schedule. Multi-visit passes are available for purchase with a Play More Card. Fee: Age: CR NCR 0-18 $0 $5 19-54 $4 $9 55+ $3 $8 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17202 Sep 1-Dec 30 M-F 6am-12pm 5pm-8pm Sa 8:30am-5pm Su 1pm-5pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17298 Sep 1-Dec 31 M-F 6am-12pm 5pm-8pm Sa 8:30am-5pm Su 1pm-5pm
RECREATIONAL SWIM
Recreational swim is a time to enjoy unstructured water activities with friends and family. A multi-visit pass is available for purchase on a Play More Card at a discounted rate. Times vary depending on scheduled activities. Fee: Age: CR NCR 0-18 $0 $5 19-54 $4 $9 55+ $3 $8 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17275 Sep 3-Dec 31 Sa, Su 1pm-5pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17304 Sep 3-Dec 31 Sa, Su 1pm-5pm
SWIM LESSONS
Swim Lesson registration opens on Monday, August 1 at 9 a.m.
SWIM LESSONS - AQUA TOT
The purpose of this American Red Cross program is to teach safe behaviors around the water and develop swimming readiness by leading parents and their children in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in and around water. Age: 1.5-2 CR Fee: $46 NCR Fee: $61 EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17189 Sep 13-Oct 6 T,Th 5pm-5:30pm
This American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program aims to promote the developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills by young children. It teaches aquatic and safety skills with a goal of independent swimming. The program offers a fun, challenging, and supportive learning environment for preschoolers. Age: 3-5 CR Fee: $46 NCR Fee: $61 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17151 Sep 12-Oct 5 M,W 5pm-5:30pm 17181 Sep 10-Oct 29 Sa 9am-9:30am EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17190 Sep 13-Oct 6 T,Th 6:15pm-6:45pm
SWIM LESSONS - YOUTH BEGINNER
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program consists of several comprehensive levels that teach children of varying abilities how to swim skillfully and safely. Each level includes training in basic water safety. All aquatic and safety skills are taught in a logical progression. Prerequisites for each leave are: Beginner: No pre-requisites; new to the pool, needing to learn water adjustment skills. Able to fully submerge head and swim short distances on front and back, with support. Intermediate: Able to swim at least 5 yards on front and back, unsupported. Able to swim at least 15 yards (half of pool length) of both front crawl and elementary back stroke. Advanced: Able to swim at least 25 yards of front and back crawl. Age: 6-12 CR Fee: $52 NCR Fee: $67 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17152 Sep 12-Oct 5 M,W 5:45pm-6:30pm 17182 Sep 10-Oct 29 Sa 9:45am-10:30am EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17191 Sep 13-Oct 6 T,Th 7pm-7:45pm
SWIM LESSONS - ADAPTED
This class is planned for participants with disabilities who are new to the pool, and need to learn water adjustment skills and basic water safety. Participants will need to bring a swim buddy with them. The class will be under the direction of a certified Water Safety Instructor. An initial skills assessment will be conducted on the first day of class. Goggles are optional; water shoes may be worn if needed. Age: 3-21 CR Fee: $46 NCR Fee: $61 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17183 Sep 10-Oct 29 Sa 10:45am-11:15am This American Red Cross program is designed for beginners and intermediate-level swimmers. Students will be grouped according to skill level on the first day of class. Topics of instruction include basic aquatic skills, swimming strokes, personal water safety skills, and basic water rescue. If you want to become a better swimmer, or have dreamed of becoming a lifeguard, this program will help you reach those goals. There are no prerequisites for this course. Age: 18 and up CR Fee: $52 NCR Fee: $67 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17180 Sep 12-Oct 5 M,W 6:45pm-7:30pm
DEVELOPMENTAL SWIM TEAM - DPR MARLINS
This developmental swim team will serve as an extension to the swim lesson program by providing workout based swim instruction while continuing to focus on the participant’s stroke technique and stamina in a competitive team environment. Participants can expect to be swimming 500+ yards per practice. Participants must be able to continuously swim 50 yards of both front crawl and elementary backstroke in addition to 25 yards of back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly. Age: 6-17 CR Fee: $52 NCR Fee: $67 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17184 Sep 10-Oct 29 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm
SAFETY TRAINING
DAS - BLENDED LEARNING LIFEGUARD CLASS
The purpose of this program is to offer free lifeguard certification training to area teens and adults willing to work for Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) as lifeguards. Durham Aquatic School (DAS) Lifeguarding Courses will be offered three times this fall; in September, October, and November. To qualify for the Durham Aquatic School, participants must be at least 16 years of age. They must also register for the DAS PreCourse Swim Test which will be held before the online course begins. Each participant must be able to pass the prerequisite tests. Pre-requisites: Participant must be at least 16 years of age. They must be able to swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. This may be performed using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both swimming strokes-no backstroke or sidestroke allowed. Additionally, participants must be able to tread water for two minutes using only their legs-arms must be out of the water or hands in the armpits. Lastly, participants must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a ten-pound object from a depth of, at least seven feet, and return to the starting point holding the object with both hands while swimming and exit the pool. The retrieval of the object, return to side and exit needs to be completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds or less. Both hands must be holding the object with the face at or near the surface. This is a blended learning class. Participants must complete the 7-hour online portion of the course prior to the first class. Space is limited, so apply early! Please contact DPRAquatics@durhamnc.gov if you have any questions. Age: 16 and up No Cost CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17149 Oct 7-Oct 9 F 5pm-9pm Sa 9am-5pm Su 9am-5pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17186 Nov 4-Nov 6 F 5pm-9pm Sa 9am-5pm Su 9am-5pm
DAS LIFEGUARD PRE-COURSE SWIM TEST
Participants in DAS must attend a pre-course swim test session to be able to participate in DAS. Age: 16 and up No Cost CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17147 Sep 28 W 7pm-8pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17185 Oct 26 W 7pm-8pm
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified to teach a variety of American Red Cross water safety programs, including all levels of the “Learn-to-Swim” program. Course fee includes two manuals. Participants must be at least 16 years old; must pass a swimming pre-test consisting of 25 yards front crawl, 25 yards back crawl, 25 yards breaststroke, 25 yards elementary backstroke, 25 yards sidestroke, 15 yards butterfly, back float for one minute, tread water for one minute; and they must successfully complete the Red Cross on-line session for the course (information will be emailed to participants after registration). Course registration will close April 15. Age: 16 and up CR Fee: $209 NCR Fee: $234 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17150 Sep 16-Sep 25 F 5pm-8pm Sa 10am-3pm Su 12pm-5pm
SHALLOW WATER EXERCISE
This class offers a total workout while protecting joints from the pounding of a traditional land aerobics class. The program is designed to utilize the natural resistance of water allowing for muscle toning, cardiovascular endurance, and increased flexibility. Participants do not need to know how to swim to join. A multi-visit pass is available for purchase on a Play More Card at a discounted rate per class. Age: 13 and up CR Fee: $5 NCR Fee: $10 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17199 Sep 7-Dec 21 W 12pm-12:45pm 17200 Sep 7-Dec 21 W 7pm-7:45pm 17201 Sep 12-Dec 19 M 7pm-7:45pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17310 Sep 7-Dec 21 M-Th 6:15pm-7pm
AQUATICS EVENTS
PUMPKIN SPLASH
Select your favorite pumpkin from one of many FLOATING in the pool, dry it off on the pool deck and use paints, stickers, and all kinds of fun craft supplies to decorate it. All swim levels are welcome and life vests will be provided. An adult must enter the water with children 5 years of age and younger. An adult must be on the pool deck for all children ages 6-13. CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17187 Oct 15 Sa 3pm-5pm Captain, find your first mate and race to the finish line in our Cardboard Boat Race! Construct your boat at home using only cardboard, duct tape and waterproof paint (construction rules are attached to flyer). Awards will be given for both spirit and success, so come have some fun! One registration fee per boat. All participants must wear a life jacket (will be provided). Age: 6-16 CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17146 Nov 19 Sa 2pm-5pm Shake off the winter chills and warm up in the pool! At this fun family event, children will get to play in the shallow water with winter toys, play winterthemed games in the pool, and make winterthemed arts and crafts projects on the pool deck. Lifejackets will be provided as needed. An adult must enter the water with children 5 years of age and younger. An adult must be on the pool deck for all children ages 6-13. CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 17188 Dec 10 Sa 3pm-5pm
Durham Parks and Recreation maintains three outdoor seasonal pools for individuals and families to enjoy water activities. The outdoor pools opened for the season on Wednesday, June 8 and close on Friday, August 12 except for Hillside Pool, which will be open through September 5.
LONG MEADOW POOL
917 Liberty Street 919-560-4202
Jun 8-Aug 12 M, W, F, Sa, Su 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tu, Th Closed Open July 4.
FOREST HILLS POOL
1639 University Drive 919-560-4782
Jun 8-Aug 12 M, W, F, Su 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sa 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tu, Th Closed Open July 4.
HILLSIDE POOL
1221 Sawyer Street (located in Hillside Park) 919-560-4783
Jun 8-Sep 4 M, W, F, Su 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tu, Th, Sa Closed
Open July 4. Weekends only August -September, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.. Open July 4 and Labor Day (September 5)
SPRAYGROUNDS
EAST END PARK SPRAYGROUND
1200 N. Alston Ave. Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. EDISON JOHNSON SPRAYGROUND
500 West Murray Ave. Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FOREST HILLS PARK SPRAYGROUND
1639 University Drive Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. HILLSIDE PARK SPRAYGROUND
1221 Sawyer St. M, W, F, Su 1 – 5 p.m. Weekends only August -September. Open July 4 and Labor Day.
The Hillside Park sprayground is located inside the pool area and is only open during pool hours. Pool fees apply. Durham Parks and Recreation operates four spraygrounds. Spraygrounds are playground areas with water features that allow residents fun places to cool off when the temperature rises! Spraygrounds are free, with the exception of the Hillside Park location.
LAP SWIM/ INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE INFORMATION
- Lap swim reservations will be available
Monday- Friday from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. only.
Lap Swim hours are subject to change. Visit the Indoor Pool Lap Lane Reservations page (DPRPlayMore.org/LapSwim) for lap swim hours and online reservations. -Reservations will last for a 45-minute timeframe. Patrons may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to their reservation timeslot. -To request a single-use lane during the lap swim reservations timeframe, please e-mail
DPRAquatics@durhamnc.gov. - Single lane use is only available Monday-
Friday from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Drop-in swimmers are allowed if space is available. Reservations have priority. -Reservations can be made same day or up to 7 days in advance. -If you have questions regarding lap swim reservations or need to cancel your reservation, please call: Campus Hills
Pool (919-560-4444) or Edison Johnson
Aquatics Center (919-560-4265) or email
DPRAquatics@DurhamNC.gov. -All other operational times lap swim is available will drop-in only. - Patrons may use DPR swimming or fitness equipment. - Patrons will have access to the locker rooms. - If the patron who is swimming needs someone to accommodate them on their visit they must also follow facility requirements. - In the case of inclement weather, DPR staff will communicate with patrons if a reservation will need to be canceled.
CAMPUS HILLS POOL
2000 South Alston Avenue 919-560-4444
EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER
500 W. Murray Avenue 919-560-4265
