AQUATICS

LAP SWIM

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.

All Ages

CAMPUS HILLS POOL

19073 Sep 5-Dec 29 M-F 6am-8pm

19074 Sep 2-Dec 30 Sa 8:30am-5pm

19075 Sep 3-Dec 31 Su 1pm-5pm

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19080 Sep 1-Dec 29 M-F 6am-8pm

19081 Sep 2-Dec 30 Sa 8:30am-5pm

19082 Sep 3-Dec 31 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.

All Ages

CAMPUS HILLS POOL

19076 Sep 2-Dec 31 Sa, Su 1pm-5pm

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19083 Sep 2-Dec 31 Sa, Su 1pm-5pm

We support Inclusion

Swim Lessons

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: 6 months - 2 years

CR Fee: $46 NCR Fee: $61

CAMPUS HILLS POOL

19056 Sep 9-Oct 28 Sa 10am-10:30am

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19060 Sep 5-Sep 28 T,Th 4:30pm-5pm 19061 Oct 3-Oct 26 T,Th 4:30pm-5pm

SWIM LESSONS - PRESCHOOL

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

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 and basic stroke techniques. Intermediate: Able to fully submerge head, able to swim at least 15 yards (half of pool length) of both front crawl and elementary backstroke.

Age: 6-11

CR Fee: $52 NCR Fee: $67 CAMPUS

- Persons of all ability levels are welcome at every facility and every program.

CR: City Resident; NCR: Non-City Resident

SWIM LESSONS - ADULT

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

19048 Sep 6-Sep 27 M,W,F 7:10pm-7:55pm

19055 Oct 2-Oct 25 M,W 7:10pm-7:55pm

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19066 Sep 5-Sep 28 T,Th 7pm-7:45pm

19067 Oct 3-Oct 26 T,Th 7pm-7:45pm

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: 6-16

CR Fee: $46 NCR Fee: $61

CAMPUS HILLS POOL

19046 Sep 6-Sep 27 M,W,F 4:30pm-5:15pm

19050 Oct 2-Oct 25 M,W 4:30pm-5:15pm

SAFETY TRAINING LIFEGUARD TRAINING-DURHAM AQUATICS SCHOOL

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified as American Red Cross Lifeguards. Course includes CPR/AED and First Aid training. The course fee includes a textbook and a pocket mask. Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 15 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. Participants must be able to tread water for two minutes using only the legs. Participants must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a ten-pound object from a depth of seven feet, return to the starting point, and exit the pool within one minute and 40 seconds. Both hands must be holding the object with the face at or near the surface.

Age: 16 and up

CR Fee: $190 NCR Fee: $215

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19068 Oct 6-Oct 8

19069

LIFEGUARD TRAINING-PRE-COURSE SWIM TEST

Lifeguard candidates for the Lifeguard TrainingDurham Aquatics School must attend and pass prerequisites at one of the Pre-Course Swim Test sessions offered to qualify to participate in the Lifeguard Training- Durham Aquatics School.

Age: 16 and up No Cost

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19070 Sep 24 Su 3pm-4pm

19071 Oct 22 Su 3pm-4pm

PRE-COURSE SWIM TEST PRACTICE SESSIONS

Lifeguard candidates for the Lifeguard TrainingDurham Aquatics School must attend and pass prerequisites at one of the Pre-Course Swim Test sessions offered to qualify to participate in the Lifeguard Training- Durham Aquatics School.

Age: 16 and up No Cost

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19072 Sep 10-Oct 15 Su 3pm-4pm

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

19057 Sep 15-Sep 24 S,F-Sa 5pm-5pm

Water Exercise

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

19077 Sep 6-Dec 27 M,W 12pm-12:45pm

19078 Sep 6-Dec 27 M,W 6pm-6:45pm

19079 Sep 5-Dec 28 T,Th 7pm-7:45pm

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19084 Sep 5-Dec 28 M-Th 6pm-6:45pm

19085 Sep 6-Dec 27 M,W 10am-10:45am

DEEP WATER EXERCISE

This invigorating class is conducted in deep water. This program is designed to give a total body workout. Sessions include cardio, toning and stretching components. Exercisers do not need to know how to swim but should be comfortable in deep water even though flotation belts will be provided. 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: $10 NCR Fee: $25

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19086 Sep 2-Dec 30 Sa 10:15am-11am

Special 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 will need to enter the water with children 9 years of age and younger.

Age: 11 and under

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: 11

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19058 Oct 14 Sa 3pm-5pm

Snowball Splash

Snowball Splash: 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 winter-themed games in the pool, and make winter-themed 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.

Age: 11 and under

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

19059 Dec 2 Sa 4pm-6pm

We support Inclusion - Persons of all ability levels are welcome at every facility and every program.

CR: City Resident; NCR: Non-City Resident

Aquatics

Outdoor Pools

Durham Parks and Recreation maintains three outdoor seasonal pools for individuals and families to enjoy water activities.

Outdoor Pool Fee: Age: CR NCR 0-18 $0 $4 19-54 $3 $8 55+ $2 $7

LONG MEADOW POOL

917 Liberty Street • 919-560-4202

Jun 7-Aug 11 M, W, F, Sa, Su 1 – 5 p.m.

FOREST HILLS POOL

1639 University Drive • 919-560-4782

Jun 7-Aug 11 M, W, F, Sa, Su 1 – 5 p.m.

HILLSIDE POOL

1221 Sawyer Street

(located in Hillside Park) • 919-560-4783

Jun 7-Sep 3 M, W, F, Sa, Su 1 – 5 p.m.

Open Tuesday, July 4.

Weekends only August -September.

Open Labor Day (September 4)

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.

Open June-August

Monday-Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Open 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 MondayFriday 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.

Indoor Aquatic Centers