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Pool Rentals Recreation Center Programs
For All Pools
Children 6 years and under must be supervised by and within arms reach of a paying adult at all times.
Rent-A-Pool!
Enjoy a pool side birthday party, family reunion or neighborhood party in a pleasant environment. Rental time is two hours and certified lifeguards are provided. A variety of after hour rental plans are available. Or, ask about our party area rentals which will allow you to have your party during the public swim times! Pool rentals are available at Carpenter Park Recreation Center, Jack Carter Outdoor Pool, Liberty Recreation Center Outdoor Pool, Oak Point Recreation Center, Plano Aquatic Center and Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center. Pool rentals are available to non-residents for an additional fee. Contact the center directly to make your reservation. See page 90 for center phone numbers.
Pool rental reservations can be made up to two months in advance.
See page 91 for membership information.
Specialized Aquatics
FlowRider (Beg/Int) Learn to ride the big waves on the FlowRider at Jack Carter Pool. This course is for anyone wanting to learn to bodyboard and qualify to standup ride on the FlowRider during public times. For safety purposes, the minimum class requirements are: all participants are at least 42 inches in height to ride the bodyboard; all participants are at least 48 inches in height to stand-up ride; all participants wanting to standup ride must sign the FlowRider release of liability waiver; and all participants must be able to swim in fast moving turbulent water.The Waiver can be obtained from the Jack Carter Pool web page. If you are under the age of 18, a parent/ guardian must sign the waiver.
46640 JCP M 10am-11:30am 6/6 1 Staff $25 46641 JCP M 10am-11:30am 6/13 1 Staff $25 46643 JCP M 10am-11:30am 6/20 1 Staff $25 46646 JCP M 10am-11:30am 6/27 1 Staff $25 46648 JCP M 10am-11:30am 7/11 1 Staff $25 46650 JCP M 10am-11:30am 7/18 1 Staff $25 46651 JCP M 10am-11:30am 7/25 1 Staff $25 Adapted FlowRider (Beg/Int) This class is for participants with special needs. Learn to ride the big waves on the FlowRider at Jack Carter Pool. This class is geared towards individuals with special needs. Staff can accommodate for participants using a modified board as well as guided instruction making it possible for anyone to ride the wave. All ability levels are welcome to participate. For safety purposes, the minimum class requirements are: all participants are at least 42 inches in height to ride the bodyboard; all participants are at least 48 inches in height to stand-up ride; all participants wanting to standup ride must sign the FlowRider release of liability waiver. The Waiver can be obtained from the Jack Carter Pool web page. If you are under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must sign the waiver.
46652 JCP W 10am-11:30am 6/8 1 Staff $25 46653 JCP W 10am-11:30am 6/15 1 Staff $25 46655 JCP W 10am-11:30am 6/22 1 Staff $25 46656 JCP W 10am-11:30am 6/29 1 Staff $25 46657 JCP W 10am-11:30am 7/13 1 Staff $25 46658 JCP W 10am-11:30am 7/20 1 Staff $25 46659 JCP W 10am-11:30am 7/27 1 Staff $25
Lifeguard Training w/Waterpark (15 Yrs & Up) This is an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification class that will certify the participant in Waterpark Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training. The Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR-PR, and Oxygen Administration are two year certifications and the Bloodborne Pathogen certification must be renewed each year. In order to participate in this class you must pass a pre-course which consists of a 300 yard continuous swim using front crawl and/or breast stroke, tread water for two minutes using only your legs, and a timed event which includes swimming 20 yards, picking up a 10 pound brick from the bottom of 7-10 feet of water and swimming it back to the side keeping both hands on the brick. The participant MUST attend all class sessions in order to pass.
45096 TMC Tu-W,Sa,Su 10am-6pm 5/28 4 Staff $225 45140 TMC Su,Th-Sa 10am-6pm 7/7 4 Staff $225 45145 TMC Su-M,F-Sa 10am-6pm 8/5 4 Staff $225 45954 OPC Tu-F 10am-6:30pm 6/7 4 Staff $225 45955 OPC M-Th 10am-6:30pm 6/20 4 Staff $225 45956 OPC Tu-F 10am-6:30pm 7/12 4 Staff $225 45957 OPC W-Sa,Su 5pm-6pm 8/17 5 Staff $225 Lifeguard Training Instructor (17 Yrs & Up) Become certified to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens classes. This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. Candidates must be currently certified as a lifeguard. There is a $35 nonrefundable fee due to the American Red Cross for the online pre-course.
45146 TMC Tu-Th 10am-6pm 7/5 3 Staff $215 Water Safety Instructor (16 Yrs & Up) This course certifies participants to teach Red Cross swimming courses to infants through adults. Bring a 1-inch notebook on the first day of class to hold your Instructor manual. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and dry change of clothes to all class sessions. The pre-course will be at the start of the first class. To pass the pre-course, participants must tread water and back float in deep water for 1 minute and swim 25 yards of the following strokes at a level IV ability or higher: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke. To pass and obtain certification, instructor candidates must attend and participate in all class sessions, complete all assigned practice teaches and lesson plans, demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities, and pass a final written exam with a minimum score of 80 percent (40 out of 50 multiple choice questions). There is a nonrefundable $37 fee due to the American Red Cross before this course begins. The instructor will send a link for online registration through Red Cross 1-2 weeks before class begins. Questions? Email dbraches@plano.gov.
45246 TMC Tu-F 9am-5pm 7/5 4 Staff $225 45247 TMC Su-M,F-Sa 9am-5pm 8/5 4 Staff $225 The TMC Luau
Join us for a family night of swimming and fun! Burger, chips, drink and frozen treat are included in the fee and will be served until 8 p.m. $5 per person. Multiple seats can be purchased in one transaction. Children under 3 are free but cannot be registered online. Call 972-769-4404 to register children under 3. Pre-registration is required. Please arrive 5 minutes early to pick up your tickets before the event.
46352 TMC Th 5:30pm-8:30pm 7/7 1 Staff $5 Intro to Swim Team (8-14 Yrs) This class is for swimmers who have passed Swim Level IV to bridge from Red Cross stroke techniques to competitive swimming techniques. In addition to stroke refinement swimmers will learn flip turns, how to use a pace clock, and starts from a block. Participants without the proper prerequisite skills will be moved to another program if available or refunded.
46372 TMC M-Th 7:40pm-8:20pm 6/6 8 Staff $79 46378 TMC Sa 9am-9:40am 6/11 4 Staff $52 46406 TMC M-Th 7:40pm-8:20pm 6/20 8 Staff $79 46421 TMC M-Th 7:40pm-8:20pm 7/11 8 Staff $79 46427 TMC Sa 9am-9:40am 7/16 4 Staff $52 46455 TMC M-Th 7:40pm-8:20pm 7/25 8 Staff $79 46784 TMC M-Th 9:50am-10:30am 6/6 8 Staff $79 46785 TMC M-Th 9:50am-10:30am 6/20 8 Staff $79 46786 TMC M-Th 9:50am-10:30am 7/11 8 Staff $79 46787 TMC M-Th 9:50am-10:30am 7/25 8 Staff $79
Swim Teams
Aquaducks Swim Team (6-18 Yrs)
Oak Point Recreation Center Anita Dupree (972) 941-5694 Web site: plano.gov/aquaducks
Have a fun-filled summer with our recreation swim team, the Plano Aquaducks. The team is for kids ages 6-18 years old by June 1, 2022. Prerequisite: Swimmers ages 10 and younger must have the ability to swim 25 yards front and back crawl without stopping and be deep water safe; swimmers 11 and over must be familiar with all four competitive strokes. Parent meeting and new swimmer tryouts is May 21 at 9am at Oak Point Recreation Center. New swimmers must be registered and have a spot in order to try out. The summer season starts May 31 and the last practice day for those not making state will be July 15th. By signing up, parents and swimmers agree to follow the Aquaducks Code of Conduct located on the web site. Swimmers 14 and younger registered with USA Swimming after January 1, 2022 are not eligible. The cost of the program includes a team t-shirt.
46725 OPC M-F 3pm-4pm 5/31 33 Staff $150
46726 OPC M-F 4pm-5pm 46727 OPC M-F 5pm-6pm 5/31 33 Staff $150 5/31 33 Staff $150 Piranhas Swim Team (6-18 Yrs)
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center Peter Steffek (972) 769-4522 Web site: planopiranhas.swimtopia.com
The Plano Piranhas is a youth recreational swim team dedicated to providing swimmers with a “taste” of competitive swimming. The Piranhas participate in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s (TAAF) swim meets offered across North Texas throughout the summer season. Competing in swim meets is not required but encouraged. Swimmers who qualify for the State competition have the option to compete in TAAF’s Summer Games of Texas in Corpus Christi July 21-24, 2022. Bronze practices are for swimmers comfortable in deep water who can perform strokes at a Swim Level III ability. Swimmers who have not previously participated in Plano Parks & Recreation swim lessons must try out before registering. Please visit planopiranhas.swimtopia.com to see optional team apparel, practice schedules, and more. Coaching staff has the right to make the decision of whether or not a swimmer needs additional training before joining Piranhas. We also reserve the right to move swimmers up a level during the season depending on their improvement /skills. We want all swimmers to be safe and in appropriate skill levels to ensure the best experience for everyone. Any swimmers who will be competing in swim meets must create a free account on planopiranhas.swimtopia.com in order to sign up for events at meets. Piranhas Swim Team-Bronze
46709 TMC M-F 8am-8:55am 6/6 29 Coach $135 46710 TMC M-F 3pm-3:55pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 Piranhas Swim Team-Silver
46717 TMC M-F 8am-8:55am 6/6 29 Coach $135 46718 TMC M-F 1pm-1:55pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 46719 TMC M-F 2pm-2:55pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 46720 TMC M-F 3pm-3:55pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 46721 TMC M-F 4pm-4:55pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 46722 TMC M-F 6pm-6:50pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 Piranhas Swim Team-Gold
46712 TMC M-F 7am-8am 6/6 29 Coach $135 46713 TMC M-F 1pm-2pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 46714 TMC M-F 2pm-3pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 46715 TMC M-F 5pm-6pm 6/6 29 Coach $135 46716 TMC M-F 6pm-6:50pm 6/6 29 Coach $135
Sensory Friendly Days at Plano Pools
Sensory Friendly Day is an exclusive time set aside at Plano pools for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to have a fun, enjoyable and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. It is regular admission and participants are welcome to stay once the pool opens to the public. Visit planoparks.org for specific times, dates and locations.
Piranhas Starts & Turns Clinic
Great starts and turns can be the difference between first and second place. These clinics are an opportunity for Piranhas swimmers to get extra practice with starts and turns to prepare for competition. Each swimmer will select strokes of interest when enrolling and swimmers will be grouped into lanes accordingly.
46695 TMC Su 10:30am-11:30am 6/12 1 Coach $9 46696 TMC Su 10:30am-11:30am 6/26 1 Coach $9 46697 TMC Su 10:30am-11:30am 7/10 1 Coach $9 Piranhas Starts & Turns Clinic (Gold & Silver) Great starts and turns can be the difference between first and second place. These clinics are an opportunity for Piranhas swimmers to get extra practice with starts and turns to prepare for competition. Each swimmer will select strokes of interest when enrolling and swimmers will be grouped into lanes accordingly.
46698 TMC Su 11:30am-12:30pm 6/12 1 Coach $9 46699 TMC Su 11:30am-12:30pm 6/26 1 Coach $9 46700 TMC Su 11:30am-12:30pm 7/10 1 Coach $9
TOT SPLASH TIME
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center outdoor pool and Jack Carter Pool will host tot splash time for children ages 6 and under with parents this summer. Visit planoparks.org for specific times, dates and locations.
Piranhas Stroke Clinic
Applying hydrodynamic principles to strokes allows competitive swimmers to conserve energy and reduce drag, improving race times. These clinics provide detailed practice of stroke components including body position, breathing and timing, arm stroke, and kick. Each swimmer will select strokes of interest when enrolling and swimmers will be grouped into lanes accordingly.
46703 TMC Su 10:30am-11:30am 6/19 1 Coach $9 46704 TMC Su 10:30am-11:30am 7/3 1 Coach $9 46705 TMC Su 10:30am-11:30am 7/17 1 Coach $9 Piranhas Stroke Clinic (Gold & Silver) Applying hydrodynamic principles to strokes allows competitive swimmers to conserve energy and reduce drag, improving race times. These clinics provide detailed practice of stroke components including body position, breathing and timing, arm stroke, and kick. Each swimmer will select strokes of interest when enrolling and swimmers will be grouped into lanes accordingly.
46706 TMC Su 11:30am-12:30pm 6/19 1 Coach $9 46707 TMC Su 11:30am-12:30pm 7/3 1 Coach $9 46708 TMC Su 11:30am-12:30pm 7/17 1 Coach $9
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center | 5801 W. Parker Road | 972.769.4404
Join us for a family night of
Thursday
5:30-8:30 pm
Come Dressed in your
$5 per person. Register online with activity code 46352. Children under 3 are free. Please call the center to register children under 3.
