Columbus Aquatics Center
The Columbus Aquatics Center is home to six 25-yard swim lanes, an open area for casual swimming, and separate baby pool and diving areas. The diving well has 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards.
ExploreRequirements
Anyone 6 years and older must have a leisure card which can be purchased for $1.
DAILY ADMISSION: $5 for Adults, $1 for 17 and under. Anyone 12 and under requires attendance by a responsible adult. Register and pay online, or in-person.
Notice
Beginning Oct. 29, open swim will end at 3:30 p.m., to accommodate Centennial High School Swimming and Diving Team Practice.
Please stay home if you are sick. Stop the spread. Practice social distancing. Masksare required while indoors, but not while swimming.
Open Swim
Schedule subject to change.
Tuesday noon-4 p.m.
Wednesday noon-4 p.m.
Thursday noon-4 p.m.
Friday AM 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday PM 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Swimming Lessons
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers affordable swimming lessons taught by American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. All classes are 40 minutes, with the exception of Infant Toddler Lessons which are 30 minutes.
Class Fees: $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. | PLAY scholarships are available to help cover $20 in fees for those who demonstrate financial need by producing: Copy of Medicaid/Care Source/Molina Health card or copy of ADC/OWF card.
Toddler
6 months to 3 years
Saturday Morning
9:15 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Pre-School
3-5 years
Saturday Morning
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
10:15 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
School Age
6-14 years
Saturday Morning
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
Fitness Programs
The water offers a unique workout environment that is low impact but also high resistance making it an excellent option for a variety of fitness needs including therapeutic, strength and flexibility.
We offer a variety of affordable fitness programs, which fall under three main categories: Water Aerobics Program, Adult Lap Swimming and Youth Lap Swimming and Diving.