City of Miami Aquatics Programs

General Pool Admission

Adults (18 years and older) $3.00

  • Youth (17 years and younger) - FREE
  • Seniors (62 years and older) $1.00
  • Veterans - FREE

Program Fees

Water Aerobics $3 Adults /$1 Seniors

Swim Team $45 a month City Residents, $65 a month Non-City Residents for both recreation and competitive teams.

Learn-to-Swim

Lessons are offered year-round for $45 for 8 lessons for City of Miami residents and $65 for 8 lessons for non-City of Miami residents.

There are different levels for learn-to-swim to allow your child to start with basic skills and then move on to stroke technique and proper swim form.  Our instructors are American Red Cross certified to ensure water safety. Please refer to the list of pools below and contact your nearest pool to find out more information on their Learn-to-Swim classes.

Click Here to Register for Learn to Swim Program at Jose Marti Pool

Click Here to Register for Learn to Swim Program at Gibson Pool

Click Here to Register for Learn to Swim Program at Shenandoah Pool

Click Here to Register for Learn to Swim Program at Curtis Pool

Click Here to Register for Learn to Swim Program at Hadley Pool

Click Here to Register for Learn to Swim Program at Athalie Range Pool

 

 

Swim Teams

Competitive Swim Team (Miami Tarpons)

Prerequisite = Must swim 300 yards front crawl (proficiently with proper head position, arm entry and recovery)

Training Sites:

  • Shenandoah Pool  -  For additional information please contact Ozzy Castillo

 

Recreational Swim Team Training Sites:

  • Gibson Pool
  • Jose Marti Pool
  • Miller J. and Nancy S. Dawkins Olympic Swimming Pool Complex
  • Curtis Pool

 

Parent and Toddler Learn to Swim

Get 8 Sessions: $45 for Residents and $65 for Non-Residents

     Purpose:

  • Familiarize children between the ages of 2 years and approximately 3 years with the water and teach swimming readiness skills
  • Provide safety information for parents and teach techniques parents can use to orient their children to the water

     Prerequisites: 

  • No skill prerequisites 
  • Child must be at least 2 years old
  • Parent must accompany child to each class

Preschool Aquatics Learn to Swim

Get 8 Sessions: $45 for Residents and $65 for Non-Residents

     Purpose:

  • Familiarize children approximately 4 and 5 years old to the aquatic environment and help them acquire rudimentary basic aquatic skills
  • Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around water

     Prerequisites: 

  • No skill prerequisites 
  • Children should be approximately 4 years old or older

 Level 1 Learn to Swim

Get 8 Sessions: $45 for Residents and $65 for Non-Residents

     Purpose:

  • Orient participants to the aquatics environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills.
  • Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water.

     Prerequisites: 

  • No skill prerequisites 
  • Participants usually start at about 6 years of age 

Level 2 Learn to Swim

Get 8 Sessions: $45 for Residents and $65 for Non-Residents

     Purpose:

  • Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1.

     Prerequisites: 

  • Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment

Level 3 Learn to Swim

Get 8 Sessions: $45 for Residents and $65 for Non-Residents

     Purpose:

  • Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in pool environment.

     Prerequisites: 

  • Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment

 

Grapeland Water Park

1550 N.W 37 Ave Miami, FL 33125
(305) 960-2951
Contact:   Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator

Grapeland Water Park is a seasonal facility. Effective June 6, 2025, Grapeland Water Park will be open Monday - Sunday 10:00AM to 4:45PM.

For additional information, please visit the Grapeland Water Park main website.

Miller J. and Nancy S. Dawkins Olympic Swimming Pool Complex

4800 N.W. 12th Ave Miami, FL 33142
(305) 960-4636
Supervisor: Barry Tucker, Pools Supervisor btucker@miamigov.com

Aquatic Facility Summer Hours: Friday June 6, 2025 – Saturday August 9, 2025

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 8:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Open Swim:  Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 7:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday 5:00PM, 6:00PM, and 7:00PM
Water Aerobics: Monday - Friday at 8:00AM
Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM – 12:00PM (Limited Lanes) & 1:00PM – 8:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Long Course: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Short Course: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 8:00AM – 8:00PM

                        Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Water Walking (Active Adults 55+ Program): Monday - Friday: 8:00AM – 12:00PM & 1:00PM – 8:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM

The water temperature at this facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit

Shenandoah Park Aquatic Facility

1800 SW 21st Ave, Miami, FL 33145
(305) 533-3509
Contact: Osvaldo Castillo, Pools Supervisor oscastillo@miamigov.com

Aquatic Facility Summer Hours: Friday June 6, 2025 – Saturday August 9, 2025

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 9:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Open Swim:  Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 7:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday 5:00PM, 6:00PM, 7:00PM, 8:00PM
Water Aerobics: Monday - Friday at 8:00AM
Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday: 6:00AM – 12:00PM & 1:00PM – 8:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Long Course: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 6:00AM – 8:00AM

Water Walking (Active Adults 55+ Program): Monday - Friday: 6:00AM – 12:00PM & 1:00PM – 8:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM

The water temperature at this facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit

Gibson Park Aquatic Facility

350 NW 12 St. Miami, FL 33136
(305) 960-4641
Contact: Carmelo Infante, Aquatic Specialist cinfante@miamigov.com
              Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator  evalerdi@miamigov.com

Aquatic Facility Summer Hours: Friday June 6, 2025 – Saturday August 9, 2025

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 8:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Open Swim:  Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 7:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday 5:00PM, 6:00PM, and 7:00PM
Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday: 1:00PM – 8:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Water Walking (Active Adults 55+ Program): Monday - Friday: 1:00PM – 8:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM

The water temperature at this facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit.

Athalie Range Park Aquatic Facility

525 NW 62 Street, Miami
(305) 533-3524
Supervisor: Barry Tucker, Pools Supervisor btucker@miamigov.com

Aquatic Facility Summer Hours: Friday June 6, 2025 – Saturday August 9, 2025

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM | Saturdays & Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Open Swim:  Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 5:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Water Walking (Active Adults 55+ Program): Mondays – Fridays 2:00PM – 5:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM 

 

 

 

 

 

Miami Rowing Center

3601 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
(305) 361-1505
Contact: Diana Herrera, Waterfront Park Manager

*Pool is currently closed for repairs.

Miami Rowing Center Facility Hours:
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 9:00am
Saturday 6:00am - 10:00am

Jose Marti Park Aquatic Facility

351 SW 4 Street, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 533-3558
Supervisor: Sharon Cintas, Aquatics Specialist    scintas@miamgov.com

Aquatic Facility Summer Hours: Friday June 6, 2025 – Saturday August 9, 2025

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 9:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Open Swim:  Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 5:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday 5:00PM, 6:00PM,  7:00PM, 8:00PM
Water Aerobics: Monday - Friday at 8:00AM
Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday: 6:00AM – 9:00AM & 1:00PM – 9:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Water Walking (Active Adults 55+ Program): Monday - Friday: 6:00AM – 9:00AM & 1:00PM – 9:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM

***Limited Lanes due to various ongoing Aquatic Programs

The water temperature at this facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit 

 

Curtis Park Aquatic Facility

2350 NW N River Drive Miami, FL 33125
Supervisor: Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator evalerdi@miamigov.com

Aquatic Facility Summer Hours: Friday June 6, 2025 – Saturday August 9, 2025

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 8:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Open Swim:  Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 5:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00am - 5:00PM
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday 5:00PM, 6:00PM, 7:00PM

Water Aerobics: Monday - Friday at 8:00AM

Water Walking (Active Adults 55+ Program): Monday - Friday: 2:00PM – 5:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Morningside Park Aquatic Facility

750 N.E 55 Terrace, Miami, FL 33137

Morningside Pool is currently closed.

Manolo “Abue” Reyes Park Aquatic Facility

6030 SW 2nd St Miami, FL 33144
(305) 960-2981
Supervisor: Alicia Mena, Aquatic Special – almena@miamigov.com

Aquatic Facility Summer Hours: Friday June 11, 2025 – Saturday August 9, 2025

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 7:00PM | Saturdays & Sunday 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Public Swim:  Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 7:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday 5:00PM, 6:00PM
Water Aerobics: Monday - Friday at 8:00AM
Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM – 12:00PM & 1:00PM – 7:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM (Limited Lanes)

Water Walking (Active Adults 55+ Program): Mondays – Fridays 1:00PM – 7:00PM| Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 7:00PM 

*** Facility does not have Backstroke Flags available

The water temperature at this facility is an average of 84 degrees Fahrenheit

 

Virrick Park Aquatic Facility

3255 Plaza St. Miami, FL 33133

Virrick Pool is currently closed and is under construction.

Williams Park Aquatic Facility

1717 N.W. 5th Ave Miami, FL 33136
Contact: Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator evalerdi@miamigov.com

Aquatic Facility Summer Hours: Friday June 6, 2025 – Saturday August 9, 2025

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 7:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Open Swim:  Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 5:00PM | Saturdays & Sundays 9:00am - 5:00PM
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday 5:00PM, 6:00PM

Water Walking (Active Adults 55+ Program): Monday - Friday: 2:00PM – 5:00PM | Saturday & Sundays 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Lifeguard Trainings

City of Miami Aquatics Division Lifeguard Training

Learn To Swim Program Registration

The Learn To Swim Program registration is available on a first come, first sign up basis via EventBrite.

Please see below the links to reserve your spot at the designated Aquatic Facilities.

Learn To Swim Program at Grapeland Water Park

Learn To Swim Program at Hadley Aquatic Facility

Learn To Swim Program at Shenandoah Aquatic Facility

Learn To Swim Program at Jose Marti Aquatic Facility

Learn To Swim Program at Gibson Aquatic Facility

Learn To Swim Program at Athalie Range Aquatic Facility

 

 

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