Aquatics Aquatics

West Lafayette Parks and Recreation strives to help everyone learn to swim and be safe around water. Teaching water safety is important to us which is why we offer high-quality swim lessons at affordable prices We can help anyone aged six months and older learn to swim with the choice of group or private lessons

Wellness Center Pool

The 170,000-gallon pool includes four 25-yard lap lanes, a walking vortex, an open swim area, and a zerodepth splash pad All children ages 5-11 are required to take a swim test Parents and guardians are required to be within arm's reach of all children less than five years of age or for any child unable to pass the swim test Parents or guardians of children less than eight years of age must remain within the Aquatics Center Please review the full list of rules posted on the wall near the tot-spot

Municipal Pool

The Municipal Pool has 3 heated pools with a 250,000 gallon capacity. In addition to the water space, there are 3 shade structures and a few picnic areas.

the baby pool is less than one foot deep the intermediate pool is 1.5 to 3 feet deep the large pool is 3 5 to 12 5 feet deep with two low diving boards This space is supervised by lifeguards

Rentals

See the Facilities & Rentals tab on page 28

POOL RULES

Visit our Aquatics page to view pool use policies

CONTACT INFORMATION

Julie Martin Aquatics Coordinator jamartin@westlafayette in gov

Michelle Denney Assistant Aquatics Coordinator mdenney@westlafayette in gov

Lifeguard Certification

We partner with the American Red Cross for all of our lifeguard training needs. In this course, participants learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care. Class includes training for water rescues, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and first aid skills

Wibit Night

Join us for an evening of pool fun! The Wibit will be set up in the Wellness Center pool on Friday, April 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Wibit is available for an additional fee to any Wellness Center pool party package.

Our aquatics team brushing up on their first aid skills during a training on Saturday, January 28

Junior Lifeguard Courses

Junior Lifeguarding introduces participants ages 1114 to the skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross lifeguarding course Participants will also assist instructors in teaching swim lessons after completing a full course week

Prerequisite Skills:

Continuous 25-yard front crawl swim

Continuous 25-yard breaststroke swim

Tread water for 1 minute

Submerge 7 to 9 feet under water

Cost: $25 per session

Session

Code:

Dates:

June 12 to June 16

June 19 to June 23

For more information about lifeguard courses visit the aquatics page on our website or contact Julie Martin, Aquatics Coordinator jamartin@westlafayette.in.gov

June 26 to June 30

July 10 to July 14

July 17 to July21