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Aquatic Activities

SHARC offers a number of aquatic activities in its three pools. Whether you are looking to exercise, learn to swim, or just have fun in the water, there is something for everyone.

Browse below for information and schedules for each type of activity. All schedules are subject to change.

You can also view the pool schedules on our ActiveNet site:

Main Pool
Warm Water Pool

Recreation, Individual Exercise, and Preschool Swim

Fall Pool Schedule (September 16 through January 4)

Recreation Swim: Warm Water & Main Pools

Open to people of all ages. Children 7 years and younger must be accompanied in the water by an adult at all times.

Monday through Friday: 7 pm to 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1 pm to 4 pm

Preschool Swim: Warm Water Pool

Open to youth up to 7 years with an adult in the water. Space is shared with other SHARC programming, including swim lessons. You may be asked to leave the pool if an activity is scheduled in that or the surrounding space. The fountain play feature is not turned on during this time.

Monday through Friday: 11 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday: 7 am to 8:45 am
Sunday: 8 am to 12:45 pm

Sensory Friendly Swim: Warm Water Pool

Enjoy the Warm Water Pool with reduced lighting, noise, and occupancy for a calmer experience for swimmers of all ages. Sensory Swim is self-led and adult supervision is required. At least one adult/guardian must remain present to supervise at all times. Supervising adults attend for free. Children 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

Saturdays and Sundays: 4:10 pm to 5 pm

Registration is highly encouraged. See upcoming availability.

Individual Exercise

Independent water exercise, water walking, and fitness swimming. Both Pools may not be available at all times. Space is shared with other SHARC programming, including WEX classes, swim lessons, and Preschool Swim. Recreational activities are not allowed. You may be asked to leave the pool if an activity is scheduled in that or the surrounding space.

Warm Water Pool

Monday through Friday: 5:30 am to 8 am
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 am to 11 am
Saturday: 7 am to 8:45 am
Sunday: 8 am to 12:45 pm

Main Pool

Monday through Friday: 5:30 am to 6:50 pm
Saturday: 7 am to 12:50 pm
Sunday: 8 am to 12:50 pm

Adult Individual Exercise: Warm Water Pool

Those 18 years and older may exercise and relax. Space is shared with swim lessons and other SHARC programming.

Monday through Friday: 11 am to 3:30 pm & 6 to 6:50 pm
Saturday: 12:10 pm to 1 pm

Know Before You Go

Children 7 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times, including in the water.
Guests using the pools and spa must wear a swimsuit. Cotton T-shirts, shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, and undergarments are not allowed in the pools or spa.
Guests who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper covered by a water-proof, leak-proof diaper cover or a swim suit with a liner.
Lifejackets are free and available for use during Recreation/Open swims. Flotation devices that are not US Coast Guard approved are not permitted in the pools.
Main Indoor Pool water temperature is approximately 84° F.
Warm Water Pool water temperature is approximately 88° F.
Outdoor Pool (seasonal) water temperature is approximately 82° F.
SHARC sponsored activities have priority in the pools. You may be asked to leave an area if an activity is scheduled in that or the surrounding space.
Spectators are required to stay in designated seating areas on pool deck.
All Gender Changing Rooms are in high demand. Please be considerate to other families waiting to use a room and dress quickly.
To swim in deep water, use the diving board, and ride the slide (if under 48 inches tall), swimmers 15 years and under are required to the take Deep Water Swim Test (DWST). Swim Tests are performed in the Main Indoor Pool during Recreation Swim. Successful completion includes:
- Swim the length of the pool without touching the bottom of the pool or stopping.
- Swim front crawl with face in the water.
- Take breaths by breathing to the side or to the front, but face must return to water.
Schedules subject to change.

Lap Swim

Lap Swim Lanes and Equipment

The Main Indoor Pool and Outdoor Pool (seasonal) are available for lap swim, water exercise and water running. Space is shared with swim lessons, WEX classes and other SHARC programming. Lanes are first-come, first-serve basis. Please follow lap swim etiquette guidelines. Kickboards, pull buoys and fitness equipment available to use.

Lap Swim Hours: Fall 2024 (September 16 to January 4)

Main Indoor Pool

Monday through Friday: 5:30 am to 3 pm & 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm
Monday through Thursday: 8 pm to 9 pm
Saturday: 7 am to 12:50 pm & 4:10 pm to 5 pm
Sunday: 8 am to 12:50 pm

Know Before You Go

The Main Indoor Pool is 25 meters in length. Water temperature is approximately 84° F.
The Outdoor Pool is 50 yards in length. Water temperature is approximately 82° F.
Kick boards and pull buoys available on pool deck.
Circle swimming is required with three or more swimmers in a lane.
Children 15 and under who have passed the Deep Water Swim Test are permitted to swim laps.
All schedules are subject to change.

Swim Lessons

SHARC is committed to providing a safe, friendly, and inclusive learning environment for every individual wanting to learn swimming and water safety skills. Through our swim lesson program, we strive to create a community ready to be safe in and around water while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.

For students new to our program, we recommend taking a look at the Swim Lesson Handbook or visiting our Swim Lesson webpage. There, you will find information regarding swim lesson levels, prerequisites, policies, and answers to many of our frequently asked questions.

For class prices and availability, please search by class name on our registration website.

Know Before You Go

Spectators are required to remain in designated spectator areas during class time.
Children 7 and under must have an adult accompany them in the building at all times.
Participants may enter the water only when given permission by their instructor.
Proper swimwear must be worn when using any of the pools at SHARC. Cotton-based clothing, water wings, and non-Coast Guard approved life jackets are not permitted.
Children with long hair are encouraged to pull their hair back or use a swim cap.
Children age 3 and under are permitted in opposite gender locker rooms.
All Gender Changing Rooms are in high demand. Please be considerate to other families waiting to use a room and dress quickly.
Changing tents available on pool deck.
Only authorized personnel are permitted to conduct instruction or personal training.

Water Exercise

From light exercises to get your body moving to low impact total body workouts, we offer a variety of water exercise classes created with health, safety, and fun in mind. To find out what is currently available, view the SHARC class calendar and select SHARC Water Exercise Schedule from the category drop down menu.

Know Before You Go

Classes are included with purchase of a Membership or Single Visit Fee.
All classes are on a drop-in basis, no registration required.
Equipment provided.
Due to other activities in the pool, participants are asked to enter the water no more than 5 minutes prior to scheduled start time.
Only authorized personnel are permitted to conduct instruction or personal training.
Schedules subject to change.

Spa Pool (Hot Tub) & Dry Sauna

Jobs at SHARC

Attention:

SHARC sponsored activities have first priority in the pools.
You may be asked to leave an area if an activity is scheduled in that or the surrounding space.

Appropriate Swimming Attire

All persons using the pools and spa must wear a swimsuit.
Guests using the pools and spa must wear a swimsuit or non-cotton based clothing. Cotton T-shirts, shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, and undergarments are not allowed in the pools or spa.
Guests who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper covered by a water-proof, leak-proof diaper cover or a swim suit with a liner.
Only Coast Guard Approved life jackets are allowed as flotation devices.
Water wings, inflatable tubes, or swimsuits with integrated flotation devices (whether sewn in or not) and similar devices are not allowed in the pools.