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
  • Persons w/ Disabilities and 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: Ramiro Armas, Lifeguard II
Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator

Grapeland Water Park is closed until Summer 2023.

Learn To Swim Program is available Monday - Thursday 5:00PM, 6:00PM, and 7:00PM
To register, visit Grapeland Water Park Learn To Swim Program

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

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

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

4800 N.W. 12th Ave Miami, FL 33142
(305) 960-4636
Contact: Osvaldo Castillo, Pools Supervisor
Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator

Important Information: Miller J. & Nancy S. Dawkins Pool will be closed for repairs and improvements from Saturday, November 19th until May 21, 2023. The pool is scheduled to reopen on May 22, 2023. During this time, all scheduled programming will be relocated to Athalie Range Aquatic Facility: 525 NW 62 Street, Miami (305) 533-3524. Please note: The water temperature at Athalie Range Aquatic Facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 

 

 

 

Shenandoah Park Aquatic Facility

1805 S.W. 22nd Ave Miami, FL 33145
(305) 533-3509
Contact: Ramiro Armas, Lifeguard II
Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator

At this time, programming below has been suspended.

Public Swim:  Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Swim Lessons: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm
Adult Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:00pm and 8:00pm – 9:00pm  | Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Competitive Swim Team (Miami Tarpons): Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Saturday 7:00am – 9:00am

The water temperature at Shenandoah Park Aquatic Facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Effective 5/10/23:

Shenandoah Park Aquatic Facility is closed due to our transition to the new aquatic facility. More information to come when it becomes available. Please stay tuned to our social media where we will be posting any updates regarding the opening of the new facility at Shenandoah Park. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

 

 

Gibson Park Aquatic Facility

350 NW 12 St. Miami, FL 33136
(305) 960-4641
Contact: Sharon Cintas, Aquatics Specialist
Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator

Public Swim: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 5:00pm â”‚Friday: 3:00pm - 7:45pm (hours may vary depending on programming schedule) | Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, and 8:00pm
Adult Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 8:00pm | Saturday 12:00pm- 5:00pm
Aquatic Facility Closed on Sundays

The water temperature at Gibson Park Aquatic Facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 

 

 

Athalie Range Park Aquatic Facility

Athalie Range Aquatic Facility
525 NW 62 Street, Miami
(305) 533-3524
Contact: Osvaldo Castillo, Pools Supervisor
Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator

Public Swim: Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm Sundays: CLOSED
Swim Lessons: Monday - Thursday 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, and 8:00pm
Water Aerobics: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 9:00am
Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm | Saturdays 10:00am - 5:00pm

Please note: The water temperature at Athalie Range Aquatic Facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 

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

380 SW 3 Street, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 533-3558
Contact: Carmello Infante, Aquatics Specialist
Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator

Pool Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 9:00pm | Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Public Swim:  Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Swim Lessons: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday at 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm
Water Aerobics: Monday - Friday at 10:00am
Adult Lap Swimming: Monday - Friday: 6:00am – 9:00pm   | Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

The water temperature at Jose Marti Park Aquatic Facility is an average of 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 

 

 

 

Curtis Park Aquatic Facility

2350 NW N River Drive Miami, FL 33125
(786) 390-4004
Erich Valerdi, Parks Aquatics Coordinator

Aquatic Facility Closed Until Summer 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Morningside Park Aquatic Facility

750 N.E 55 Terrace, Miami, FL 33137

Morningside Pool is currently closed.

West End Park Aquatic Facility

250 S.W. 60 Ave Miami, FL 33144

West End Pool is currently closed, will be under construction soon.

 

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

Williams Pool is currently closed. Opening dates and times will be announced soon.

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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