Aquatics Operation

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Gandy Pool
Gandy Pool
404 Imperial Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33803
Ph: 863.834.3157
Email: Aquatics@lakelandgov.net

Gandy Pool features a 10 lane, 25-yard short course heated pool with a one-meter diving board and a 3-4 foot deep recreation pool. A handicap ramp at 0-depth and a hydraulic handicap lift chair is provided.

Open year-round

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm Lap swim
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Open swim

Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Lap swim/Open swim
Sunday - closed on Sundays through February

Special Closings & Hours:

Safety Procedures to Help Curb the Spread of the coronavirus
- Max capacity: 100 people
- Wellness check
  - All patrons’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the building. If their temperature is above 100.4, they will not be allowed to enter.
- Bathrooms will close every 45 minutes for staff to clean and disinfect
- Lap Swim Area:
  - 10 people can swim in the lap area with the following restrictions in place:
  - 3 members of the same household can share a lane with circle swimming encouraged
  - Start on opposite sides of pool
  - Socializing in the water will be discouraged during breaks of swimming
- Diving boards will be closed
- Deck furniture has been spaced out to ensure physical distancing
  - There are no tables or bleachers for use
  - Shade structures are will be monitored for social distancing
- Lifejackets, kickboards, and pull buoys will be available for lap swim only and will be disinfected after each use
- Pool noodles and rafts not allowed
Amenities
- Vending machines (Food and drink permitted in pavilion areas only.)
- Lockers for personal belongings
- Lap lanes (Time clocks available)
- Bleacher seating
- Shower/changing rooms
- Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) available for checkout.
  
  Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.
Fees
- $4 - One visit; Open/Lap Swim
- $40 - 20 Visits; Open/Lap Swim
- ACTIVITY PASS (Semi-Annual or Annual Pass) Covers Weight rooms, Cardio Rooms, Open Swim, Lap Swim, Open Tennis and any Health and Fitness Class with the in front of the class
  Ages 14-59 (Individual) $200/$360
  
  Ages 60 and up (individual) $170/$300
  
  Family (Two adults up to the age of 59 living in same household plus any legal dependents) $450/$800
Simpson Pool
Simpson Pool
1725 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805
Ph: 863.834.2286
Email: Aquatics@lakelandgov.net

Simpson Pool is open seasonally in the Summer. Simpson Pool will close to the public after August 16th.

Hours of Operation

Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Lap swim
Mon - Fri 12pm - 5pm Open swim

Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 5pm Lap swim/Open swim

Special Closings & Hours:

Simpson Pool will close to the public after August 16th.

Safety Procedures to Help Curb the Spread of the coronavirus
- Max capacity: 100 people
- Wellness check
  - All patrons’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the building. If their temperature is above 100.4, they will not be allowed to enter.
- Bathrooms will close every 45 minutes for staff to clean and disinfect
- Lap Swim Area:
  - 10 people can swim in the lap area with the following restrictions in place:
  - 3 members of the same household can share a lane with circle swimming encouraged
  - Start on opposite sides of pool
  - Socializing in the water will be discouraged during breaks of swimming
- Diving boards will be closed
- Deck furniture has been spaced out to ensure physical distancing
  - There are no tables or bleachers for use
  - Shade structures are will be monitored for social distancing
- Lifejackets, kickboards, and pull buoys will be available for lap swim only and will be disinfected after each use
- Pool noodles and rafts not allowed
Fees
- $4 - One visit; Open/Lap Swim
- $40 - 20 visits; Open/Lap Swim
- ACTIVITY PASS (Semi-Annual or Annual Pass) Covers Weight rooms, Cardio Rooms, Open Swim, Lap Swim, Open Tennis and any Health and Fitness Class with the in front of the class
  Ages 14-59 (Individual) $200/$360
  
  Ages 60 and up (individual) $170/$300
  
  Family (Two adults up to the age of 59 living in same household plus any legal dependents) $450/$800
17 & under - inquire about dollar days.
Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Summer Swim Lessons have been canceled

For more information call Gandy Pool at 863.834.3157 or email Aquatics@Lakelandgov.net

Adult Beginner Swim Lessons
Participants will be introduced to basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes, including the front crawl, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. Participants will also learn the skills and concepts needed to stay safe around water.
*There are no Adult Swim lessons currently scheduled.

Swim Lesson Level Descriptions

Parent-Child Aquatics (Ages 6 months - 2.5 years)
The instructor will help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water. Swim diapers required under a bathing suit.

Preschool Aquatics (Ages 3 - 5)
Beginner class designed to be the first-class without parents. instructors will evaluate and determine the appropriate level for your child.

Youth Learn to Swim (Levels 1-3 / Ages 6 - 12)
Beginner to intermediate class with participants learning fundamental aquatic skills such as floating, gliding, and simultaneous arms and leg motions all while doing this independently of an instructor’s support.

Youth Learn to Swim Level (Levels 4-5 / Ages 6 - 12)
Advanced class with participants improving their aquatic skills and increasing their endurance using the following swim strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke
Classes
Gandy Pool
- Aqua Spin
  Come enjoy a spin class in the pool. Hop on our Hydrorider spin bikes that are submerged in waist-deep water.
  Call in advance to reserve bike
  $5
  Monday - Friday 6:30 am
  Monday 6:00 pm
  Saturday* 8:00 am & 9:00 am
  *No Class Saturday, December 12
- Splashercise
  Join this low impact water aerobic workout geared for everyone. Shape up using our water weights and enjoy the water at Gandy Pool.
  $2.50
  Monday - Friday 10:00 - 10:45 am
Swim Team

Gandy & Simpson Pools are the home to Riptide Aquatics. Riptide Aquatics is a year-round competitive swim team providing high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability from novice, state, national and international competitors. Train with some of the best swimmers in the country and work with talented and experienced coaches. Find out more on their website.

Aquatics Operation

Swim Lessons