Aquatics

Indoor Swimming Pools

Outdoor Swimming Pools

Lake Arbor Outdoor Swimming Pool – Open June 2-August 17, 2018
Secrest Outdoor Swimming Pool – Open June 2-August 17, 2018

For information on showering before swimming, hygiene and health concerns please download the Shower Education Flyer.

Swim Lessons

General Policies

Children under the age of 3 are required to wear a swim diaper and/or tight-fitting plastic pants under their swim suits. (No regular diapers allowed in pools)
Children under the age of 6 must be directly supervised, in the water, by a parent or guardian. (The exception to this rule is the play pool, where children under the age of 6 must be appropriately supervised by a parent or guardian). Children ages 6-9 must be appropriately supervised by an adult in the pool area.
Children over age 9 may swim without adult supervision.
Non-swimmers of any age must be supervised by an adult.
Children 6 and older must use gender appropriate locker rooms.
Portions of all pools may be closed periodically for swim lessons or special events.
Please note that a full head and body shower must be taken before entering the pool.

Drop-in Aquacise Classes

Are you looking for fun workouts? Try Aquacise fitness workouts! Aquacise classes are a coed water aerobics exercise using the natural resistance of the water without the stress to the body and joints found in land exercise. You can expect to strengthen and firm many muscle groups. Recommended for swimmers or non-swimmers who feel comfortable in the water. Always consult your physician before starting any exercise program, including swimming workouts. Participants should be 18 and over, unless approved by the class instructor.

Meyers Pool Drop-In Aquacise Classes

Fall/Winter/Spring: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 8-9 am
Summer: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9:30-10:30 am

Daily admission: $4.50 (non-res. $5.50)

Apex Center Drop-In Aquacise Classes

Apex Center Aquacise class fees are included in the regular Apex Center Daily Admission fees.

Fish Bowls – Drop-in Aquatic Class

Fish Bowls swimming workouts are gentle paced swimming classes for adults and senior adults who wish to improve/maintain their daily activities. Participants are encouraged to work at their own rate and to focus on the “Fish Bowl” concepts:

Flexibility
Independence in mobility
Strength and stretching
Healthy attitude and having fun
Balancing and breathing
Opportunities for social interaction
Water endurance conditioning
Laughing
Smiling

This drop-in activity meets at the Apex Center, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1-2 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10 am.

19-61: Res. $5.50 (non-res. $6.75)
62+: Res. $4.25 (non-res. $5.75)

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) classes including drop-in paddleboard, from beginner to advanced, are available at Meyers Pool. Call 303.467.7140 for more info.

Paddleboard Playtime – Secrest Pool, 6820 W. 66th Ave., and Lake Arbor Pool, 7451 W. 83rd Way, will host free-form stand-up paddleboard fun every Wednesday evening from 6-7:15 p.m during the summer. This exciting new drop-in program offers a way to hone your skills, add some active water fun to your day, or just cruise around the pool on a summer evening. Please be aware that there is no instruction provided. There will be 5-6 boards available to use at each pool during Paddleboard Playtime, and you’re encouraged to bring your own board if you have one.

Masters Swimming and Fitness Program

The Masters Swimming Workouts Program is designed to promote a fun, healthy and social environment for swimmers who are interested in swimming for fitness, participating in triathlons and/or adult competitive swimming. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and should possess intermediate to advanced swimming skills. Participants must show a resident ID card to receive the resident discount rate. Call 303.467.7140 for fees and additional information.

Practice Times/Locations:

M/W/F, 9-10:30 am (fall/winter/spring months – Meyers Pool)
M/W/F, 9:30-11 am (summer months – Meyers Pool)
T/Th, 5:30-7 am (year-round – Meyers Pool)
T/Th, 6-7:30 pm (winter- Meyers Pool; summer – Secrest Pool)
Saturday, 6:30-8 am (winter – Meyers Pool; summer – Secrest Pool)

Fees:

Passes also valid for open/lap swim sessions at Meyers Pool, Secrest Pool and Lake Arbor Pool. New participants trying out Masters receive a free seven practice trial before committing to a pass or punch card.

Annual Pass (includes two daily guest passes to the Apex Center): Res. $424 (non-res. $509)
6 Month Pass (includes two daily swim passes for use at Meyers Pool, Secrest Pool or Lake Arbor Pool): Res. $247 (non-res. $298)
20 Punch Pass (includes two daily swim passes for use at Meyers Pool, Secrest Pool or Lake Arbor Pool): Res. $136 (non-res. $164)

Practice Locations:

George J. Meyers Swimming Pool (indoor pool), 7900 Carr Dr., Arvada, CO 80005, 303.467.7140
Secrest Pool (outdoor pool), 6820 W. 66th Ave., Arvada, CO 80005, 303.403.2538

Swim Teams and Clubs