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Aquatics
Aquatics
Wollman Aquatic Center 1300 Shawnee Street
Open Swim is 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Starting Memorial Day May 27
Open Swim Party Shelter (Day Shelter)
Wollman Aquatic Center has one shelter area inside the pool available for rent during open swim. Renting the shelter allows exclusive use of the space under the canopy. The shelter area is $25 for residents or $30 for non-residents for the day. You and your guests will receive a discounted admission rate. Email parksandrec@firstcity.org or reserve online.
After-Hours Private Party
Private, after-hours parties are available on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer months. Fees are $200 for up to 100 people. We can accommodate up to 300 people per event for an additional charge (125 people, add $25; 26-50 people, add $50; etc.)
Aquatic Facility Regulations
Children 9 and under must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult age 18 or older. Proper swim attire is required. No thongs, cut-offs, “sagging” or suits with belts, buckles, or rivets. No street clothes will be allowed past the breezeway. Improper conduct or profane language will not be tolerated. No glass containers, food or beverages except water will be allowed in the facility. Swim diapers are mandatory for non-toilet trained persons. Management reserves the right to refuse admittance to or eject from the center premises any person failing to comply with these and other posted health and safety regulations. See a full list online.
Riverfront Community Center Summer Lap Swim Schedule
Lap Swim Rules – No one under the age of 14 admitted into the pool during Lap Swim unless authorized by the Aquatic Supervisor. Lap swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool, unassisted, using the front crawl. Available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Effective 5/28 through 9/1. Days Times
Aquacise - Aquacise tones and sculpts your body with no impact to your joints. This popular water aerobics workout is a swimming blend of cardio and resistance training, and may incorporate resistance tools such as buoyant water weights and noodles. One Aquacise pass is valid for all Aquacise classes. Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. and afternoons at 1 p.m. Also on
Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. During the summer, there is also a class at Wollman Aquatic Center from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Punch passes are also available and do not expire. Check our website for details.
Water Walking - Join Lori Mathews as you discover the benefits of water walking. The water provides resistance, making your muscles work harder to move forward. At the same time, it provides buoyancy, helping reduce strain to your joints. Class is offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 10:05 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. at the Riverfront Community Center or Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Wollman Aquatic Center Cost is $4 per class or $40 for a 10-punch pass.
Aquatic Physical Therapy – Two local therapy offices offer aquatic therapy at our indoor pool. Preferred Physical Therapy, LLC, call 913-727-2022 or visit 712 First Terrace, Ste. 101, Lansing, KS. Select Physical Therapy, call 785-230-4490 or visit 100 E. Kansas St., Lansing, KS 66043.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class - Students will be certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, AED and First Aid. Prerequisite: Student must swim 300 yards non-stop using front crawl, breaststroke, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 9 feet of water. Minimum age is 15. Cost is $180 for residents or $200 for non-residents. Check our website or call 913-651-2132 for the next scheduled date. Online registration and payment is available (convenience fees apply). https://www.leavenworthks.org/parksrec/ page/american-red-cross-lifeguard-training.
Summer American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Lessons
Certified instructors will teach students in a supportive environment in which to learn and obtain skills. Students must be registered noon the Friday before the session is scheduled to begin. Cost is $40 per child for residents or $45 per child for non-residents. Families with three or more children will pay half-price for the third and subsequent children in the same household. Check the website at www.leavenworthks.org/parksrec/page/swim-lessons for a detailed description of each level available.