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Take a dip in Willamalane’s state-of-theart pool facilities.

Find complete pool schedules including class times and lap lane availability online.

Water Fitness

CLASSES

AI CHI: Enjoy relaxing movement in the shallow water of the warm pool. Improve your balance, mobility, and range of motion.

AQUATONE: Build strength, flexibility, and endurance. This is a moderately-paced, shallow-water workout using low-impact exercises. This class is held in the warm pool.

DEEP-WATER EXERCISE: Increase muscle tone, cardiovascular endurance, and range of motion. Flotation equipment supports you in the dive tank for this moderately paced workout.

EXERCISE THAT FEELS GOOD: Improve strength, balance, flexibility, and energy. This shallow-water workout is moderately-paced and is kind to your joints. This class is held in the warm pool.

HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training is a cardio-intensive, full-body workout but gentle on the joints. HIIT is held in deep water.

HYDRO-FIT® : This aerobic-paced, deep-water class will increase cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and core conditioning.

Exercise On Your Own

Willamalane Park Swim Center offers three different pools for exercise on your own. In addition to the lap pool:

• The warm pool is a shallow pool that is gently sloped from 3–5 feet deep and kept at 88 degrees. It has an easy entry ramp and an in-water handrail to provide stability for those needing extra support. This pool is perfect for water walking, exercising, and therapy.

• The dive tank is a great environment for deep-water exercise and running. The pool is 83 degrees and offers wide entry stairs for easy access.

Splash! at Lively Park has two different pools for exercise on your own. In addition to the lap pool:

• The Springfield Utility Board Wave Pool provides a great environment for exercise in 86-degree water. Easily accessible from the beach at zero depth. Waves are not on for exercise time.

WILLAMALANE PARK SWIM CENTER

1276 G St. • 541-736-4080

Find current hours, prices, schedules, and more at willamalane.org/wpsc.

SPLASH! AT LIVELY PARK featuring SUB Wave Pool

6100 Thurston Rd. • 541-736-4244

Find current hours, prices, schedules, and more at willamalane.org/splash

LAP SWIMMING

Willamalane Park Swim Center has an eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool that is 83 degrees and is 5–6 feet deep. Splash! at Lively Park has a six-lane lap pool that is 84 degrees and 4–5 feet deep, and is available for lap swimming and water walking. It has wide stairs with a handrail that facilitate an easy wheelchair transfer. A lift is available for access at both pools.

Private Swim Lessons

Private lessons are great for students looking for a more customized swim lesson experience. Options include:

• One-on-one private swim lessons

• Semi-private lessons

• Family private lessons

Learn more at willamalane.org/lessons.

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