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Welcome to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, the premier location for competitive swimming. Located right next to the Swimming Hall of Fame, the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center has been a staple in South Florida since its opening in 1965. The facility has just finished major renovations, opening its doors on September 12, 2022, now featuring state of the art equipment from its pump room to timing console. The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center is the place to be for any competitive/recreational swimming, aquatic training opportunities, practicing and/or learning lifesaving skills, and anything for an aquatic environment. 

    PARDON OUR DUST! NEW RESURFACED POOL DECK COMING SOON! We are currently underway in getting a new pool deck, thanks to Vulcan Surfacing. This project is priority, and we have modified the schedules to ensure this is done in a timely manner. Please review our "Pool Closure/Modified Hours" section for more information. 

Phone Number

(954) 828-4580

 

Address

501 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

 

Operational Hours for Spring 2024

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Regular Hours

February 2024 -May 2024
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 11 AM - 1 PM (1M and 3M Springboard Diving Only)
Pools closed Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 PM for maintenance.

  

  • Be advised that operation hours are subject to change. All will be done to avoid this but be advised to call our admission office for updated pool hours.
  • During operating hours/lap swimming, we will have space for public to swim. Please speak with staff on site for which lanes are available. Circle swimming is encourage, especially when lane space is limited.
  • Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center Spring 2024 Hours
  • The Fort Lauderdale Aquatics Center is one of six locations within the City of Fort Lauderdale which has a public pool. For more information on the City of Fort Lauderdale Pool's, click here!

  

Pool Closure/Modified Hours

Please check regularly as pool closures/modified hours may change.

  • April 10th: No public swim 8am - 1pm due to Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation Water Safety Day. Evening lap swim from 6:30pm - 7:30pm only.  
  • April 13th - 14th: Facility closed due to pool resurfacing project.
  • April 15th: Pool closed for morning/afternoon swim. Open only for evening swim 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
  • April 16th - 30th: No evening lap swim (6:30pm - 7:30pm) due to pool deck resurfacing project 
  • April 19th: Pool Closed for pool deck resurfacing project.
  • April 21st: No Public Diving 11am - 1pm due to pool resurfacing project. 
  • April 22nd - 23rd: Pool Closed for pool deck resurfacing project.
  • April 30th: Limited public Swim 8am - 1pm only. No evening lap swim due to set up for swim meet.
  • May 1st - 6th: Facility closed for USA Swimming 18 and Under Spring Cup Swim Meet.
  • May 8th - Limited public swim 8am - 1pm only. No evening lap swim due to set up for YMCA swim and dive Meet.
  • May 9th - 13th: Facility closed for YMCA National Diving Championship and YMCA National Masters Swim Meet.
  • May 27th (Memorial Day): Pool open 8 AM - 12 PM
  • June 1st through 2nd - Facility closed for Swim Fort Lauderdale 15th Annual June Krauser Summer Splash Swim Meet.
  • June 21st - 23rd: Facility closed for Sunshine State Games - Water Polo Tournament.
  • June 28th - 30th: Facility closed for Swim Fort Lauderdale Speedo Summer Classic Swim Meet.
  • July 4th (Fourth of July): Pool closed
  • September 2nd (Labor Day):  Pool open 8 AM - 12 PM

Admission Prices

 Admission for Residents
  Adult  Child/Student/Senior/Military
 Daily $5.00  $4.00 
 7-Day Pass $25.00  $15.00 
 30-Day Pass $80.00  $50.00 

 

 Admission for Non-Residents

   Adult Child/Student/Senior/Military
 Daily  $6.00  $5.00
 7-Day Pass  $30.00 $25.00
 30-Day Pass  $110.00  $75.00

 

  • Credit card payment only. No cash or electronic (Apple/Google Pay) payments accepted.
  • Parking is not included.
  • Be aware tax is not included in this price and will be added at the time of payment. 
  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian aged 18 or older.
  • Children ages 5 and under admitted free.
  • Parking is not included with any admissions to the pool and must be paid separately.

 

Parking

Please see the LOOP website to see additional parking locations.

 

Dive Tower

Dive tower platform levels 5M - 27M require safety certification and specialized training. For those that are interested in going higher, contact the Fort Lauderdale Diving Team.

 

Now Hiring

Now Hiring Lifeguards and Recreation Staff. Picture of woman and a child smiling at each other. Picture of a lifeguard holding a rescue buoy.

Join our team! We're now hiring lifeguards for Bass Park, Carter Park, the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, Lauderdale Manors Park, and Riverland Park. 

Recreation Lifeguard I

Starting Salary: $17.35 Hourly

Job Requirements

  • Possess a valid American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid certificate, or equivalent, prior to appointment
  • All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or
    obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class
  • Must be able to successfully pass a performance test which includes
    simulated pool rescues. This test must be successfully passed every six (6) months after employment
  • A valid Florida driver license may be required
  • Higher starting salary may be offered based on experience and qualifications

Interested? Click here to apply.

 

Lifeguard Courses

Blended Learning Lifeguard Course Blended Learning Lifeguard Courses

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid course is designed for those wishing to gain lifesaving skills and work at pools. The course covers water rescues, professional lifeguarding, spinal management, CPR/AED, and first aid skills. This will be a blended learning course, which includes an online portion (approximately six hours of online work) that needs to be completed before the first day of the course. Online material will be emailed once registered. You must be able to pass the prerequisites before registering for the course.

Lifeguard Review

The lifeguard review is for those who have a current American Red Cross lifeguarding certification and wish to extend it for another two years.

 

Water Safety Instructor CourseGroup of kids with swimming caps in a pool. Water Safety Instructor Course. April 24-28, 2024. Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center. American Red Cross and Parks and Recreation logos.

This course will certify people to be an American Red Cross swim instructor, encompassing both safety and skills to educate those wishing to learn or advance their swimming. This
course allows those who pass to teach parent and child aquatics, preschool aquatics, learn-to-swim, safety courses, and water presentations. Participants wanting to register must pass pre-test prior to registering. Please contact (954) 828-5211 for more information.

Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 16 years of age and able to swim 25 yards of the following: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. Participants must also be able to swim at least 15 yards of Butterfly, float on back for one minute in deep water, and tread water for one minute.

 

For more information on the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center such as public swim hours and programs, please feel free to contact us at (954) 828-4580 or (954) 828-4588.