Aquatics & Pools

The city is on a mission to prevent drowning incidents for Winter Park youth through Splash, Float, Swim!, a cooperative effort with AdventHealth, YMCA® of Central Florida and The Mukti Fund. To fulfill this mission, FREE swim lessons will be provided at both the Community Center and Cady Way pools to all Winter Park student residents currently enrolled in kindergarten.
Please note: Splash, Float, Swim! only runs during the school year.

• Classes [30-45 minutes each]
  Saturdays from September 14-October 19
  Community Center Pool
  @ 9 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 11 a.m.
• Fees
  Free for Residents
  $40  Non-city Residents

All Splash, Float, Swim! classes have a maximum of 10 participants per class.
If lessons need to be cancelled due to inclement weather, a makeup will be offered on Saturday, October 26th.

Registration begins August 26. To Register, please email swim@cityofwinterpark.org or fill out a registration form at either pool office. 

Registration beings Monday, August 26. To register for swim lessons, please email swim@cityofwinterpark.org to fill out an online registration form. You can also fill out a registration form in person at each pool. Please note: A valid ID is needed to register for swim lessons.

• Weekday Classes
  Session 1 »  September 9-25
  Session 2 » September 30-October 16
• Community Center
  Monday & Wednesday
• Fees
  $40 for Residents
  $60  Non-city Residents
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• 4-4:30 p.m.
  Preschool Level 1 (ages 3 & 4)
  Learn-to-swim L1 (Ages 7 & up)
• 4:45-5:15 p.m.
  Preschool Level 2 (ages 3 & 4)
  Learn-to-swim L2 (Ages 5 & up)
• 5:30-6 p.m.
  Preschool Level 1 (ages 3 & 4)
  Learn-to-swim L1 (Ages 7 & up)
• 6:15-6:45 p.m.
  Preschool Level 2 (ages 3 & 4)
  Learn-to-swim L2 (Ages 5 & up)

• If lessons need to be cancelled due to inclement weather, a credit for that individual lesson will be added to the family’s account for future use.
  All Preschool lessons have a maximum of 5 participants per class. All Learn-to-swim lessons have a maximum of 10 participants per class.

Lesson Descriptions
Preschool Level 1 Beginner lessons for children ages 3 & 4. These lessons teach basic swimming skills which can be completed with support of an instructor. This level is ideal for children who have never had swim lessons before. 
Preschool Level 2 Intermediate lessons for children ages 3 & 4. These lessons build on fundamental skills and are ideal for children who can complete some skills without assistance but need support for other skills.
Preschool Level 3 Advanced lessons for ages 3 & 4. These lessons build on skills to allow children to swim independently and change directions in the water. All Level 3 skills are performed without assistance. 

Learn-to-swim L1 Beginner lessons for children ages 7 and up. These lessons teach basic swimming skills which can be completed with support of an instructor. This level is ideal for children ages 6 and up who have never had swim lessons before.
Learn-to-swim L2 Advanced beginner lessons for ages 5 and up. These lessons build on fundamental skills and endurance to swim longer distances and change direction. All Level 2 skills are performed without assistance. 
Learn-to-swim L3 Intermediate lessons for ages 6 and up. These lessons build on swimming 25 yards using front crawl and backstroke. Children also start to learn stroke development for breaststroke and dolphin kick.

Parent & Child Level 1: Beginner lessons for children 6 months-2 years. These lessons work on water acclamation as well as learning floating & basic motor skills in the water with support. One parent must enter the water with their child for these lessons.

Adult Learn-to-Swim: Beginner level lessons for adults 18 & up.

For more information about infant/toddler survival swim lessons, please contact 407-808-0650.

For private & semi-private lessons, please email swim@cityofwinterpark.org for scheduling; please note private & semi-private lessons must be scheduled two weeks in advance. 

• Private Lesson Fees
  $35        1 lesson
  $150      5 lessons
  $250     10 lessons
• Semi-Private Lesson Fees (up to 2 people)
  $45        1 lesson
  $175      5 lessons
  $325     10 lessons

For more information about Blue Dolfins Summer League, please contact 407-937-9129.