Fort Lauderdale, FL Parks & Rec
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The City of Fort Lauderdale offers swimming lessons year-round! American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors lead all lessons.
Monday - Thursday Sessions
• June 17 - June 27 (8 classes)
• July 1 - July 11 (7 classes, no class July 4)
• July 15 - July 25 (8 classes)
• July 29 - August 8 (8 classes)
Saturday Sessions
• June 22 - August 10 (8 classes)
Wednesday Sessions
• June 19 - August 7 (8 classes)
Bass Park
Monday - Thursday Sessions
Parent Toddler 5:15-5:45 PM
Parent Toddler 6:00-6:30 PM
Level 1: 5:15-5:45 PM (Ages 3-5)
Level 1: 6:45-7:15 PM (Ages 6-12)
Level 2: 6:00-6:45 PM
Level 3: 6:45-7:30 PM
Adult: 7:00-7:45 PM
Carter Park
Monday - Thursday Sessions
Parent Toddler: 5:45-6:15 PM
Level 1: 5:00-5:30 PM (Ages 3-5)
Level 1: 6:30-7:00 PM (Ages 6-12)
Level 2: 7:15-7:45 PM
Croissant Park
Monday - Thursday Sessions
Parent Toddler: 6:00-6:30 PM
Level 1: 5:15-5:45 PM (Ages 3-5)
Level 1: 6:00-6:30 PM (Ages 6-12)
Level 1: 6:45-7:15 PM (Ages 3-5)
Level 2: 5:15-5:45 PM
Level 2: 6:45-7:15 PM
Lauderdale Manors Park
Wednesday Sessions
Parent Toddler: 4:15-4:45 PM
Level 1: 5:00-5:30 PM (Ages 3-5)
Level 1: 5:45-6:15 PM (Ages 6-12)
Level 2: 6:30-7:00 PM
Saturday Sessions
Level 1: 10:00-10:30 AM (Ages 3-5)
Level 1: 10:45-11:15 AM (Ages 6-12)
Level 1: 11:30-12:00 PM (Ages 6-12)
Level 2: 12:15-12:45 PM
Riverland Park
Monday - Thursday Sessions
Parent Toddler 5:15-5:45 PM
Level 1 5:15-5:45 PM (Ages 3-5)
Level 1: 6:45-7:15 PM (Ages 6-12)
Level 2: 6:00-6:30 PM
Level 3: 6:00-6:45 PM
Adult: 7:00-7:45 PM
Registration
Online
WebTrac is our online registration system. This system will enable you to register online for many programs and activities offered by the department. You may also register in person at any of the aquatic facilities listed. For more information, please visit our Registration Information page.
In-Person
Registration and payment are accepted in the form of Visa or MasterCard in person at the aquatic facilities listed.
Fees
30-Min Class: Resident $64, Non-Resident $96
45-Min Class: Resident $80, Non-Resident $120
Class Descriptions
Parent Toddler
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
Class Length: 30 minutes
Parent accompanies child in water with emphasis placed on teaching both child and parent basic aquatic and safety skills.
Level 1
Ages: 3+ years
Class Length: 30 minutes
Basic skills include breath control, kicking, floating, and simple stroke techniques.
Level 2
Ages: 3+ years
Class Length: 30 minutes
Swim test required for registration. Skills include orientation to deep water, arm strokes with kicking on front and back, turning over, and basic safety skills.
Level 3
Ages: 4+ years
Class Length: 45 minutes
Swim test required for registration. Skills include diving, dolphin kick, reversing direction, and safety skills. Continued skill development of freestyle and backstroke.
Adult Level 1
Ages: 13 years+
Class Length: 45 minutes
Basic swimming skills for adults learning to swim including breath control, floating, and basic stroke techniques.
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