Aquatics Facility

The Avon Recreation Department offers a diverse selection of aquatics offerings. Whether you're interested in Water Aerobics, Masters Swimming, or a USA Competitive Swim Team, our trained staff and 15,000 square foot aquatics facility has something for everyone.
 

Aquatics Features

  • 5-lane lap pool
  • Lazy River
  • Zero-depth entry kids pool
  • 140-foot water slide
  • Aquaclimb climbing wall
  • Diving well with diving board
  • Hot tub 
  • Sauna
  • Steam room 
Please refer to the CURRENT LAP POOL SCHEDULE to see the most accurate lap lane availability.

UPCOMING LAP POOL SCHEDULE

AVON RECREATION CENTER IS OPEN LABOR DAY 

2023 Fall Pool Maintenance Closure:  Monday October 2nd through Sunday October 8, 2023.  All pools will be closed for deep cleaning and maintenance projects.  Pools will reopen Monday October 9, 2023.

  1. Kacy Carmichael

    Aquatics Superintendent

  2. Zak Kornhauser

    Aquatics Supervisor

Open Swim Hours

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Slide and Water Feature Hours

Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM                   
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pool hours subject to change based on staffing levels. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Lap Swim Hours

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM                   
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lap swimming is available throughout the entire day. There is no lap swimming when 5 lanes are being utilized for scheduled programs.

 Pool hours subject to change based on staffing levels. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Space is limited in the Fall, Winter and Spring, Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM and between 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM. In the Summer, space is limited between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

General Pool Rules

  • No shoes or boots on pool deck. Please use locker rooms to change.
  • No running, pushing or horseplay.
  • No food or drink on pool deck. Water is permitted.
  • No candy or chewing gum in pools.
  • No glass containers allowed on the pool deck or locker rooms.
  • Shower before entering the pools.
  • Diving is permitted in designated areas only.
  • Swimming suits/shorts required. No street clothes or under clothes are permitted. Swim shirts (spandex/lycra material) are permitted, no cotton!
  • Patrons with infectious or communicable diseases are not allowed in the pools.
  • No misuse of pool noodles or inner tubes (biting, swinging, smacking, etc.)
  • Diaper age children MUST wear a swim diaper. ($2 at Front Desk if needed)
  • Conduct that may endanger the welfare of other patrons is prohibited.

Safety Breaks

  • Safety Breaks are 15 minutes in length and are called on a set schedule each day.
  • The leisure pool, slide, lazy river and dive well will be closed for use during a Safety Break.
  • Adults who are in the jacuzzi or exercising are permitted to continue using the pool area but otherwise are asked to exit the water.
  • All children under the age of 18 years old must exit all pools during a Safety Break.
  • Additional Safety Breaks may be called based on bather load and staffing needs.

Age Requirements

  • Children age 4 and under must have a parent/guardian in the water with them, staying within arm’s reach at all times.
  • Children ages 5-8 years old must be ACTIVELY supervised by an adult, 13 years or older  who is on the pool deck.

Big Slide Rules Overview

  • One rider at a time.
  • Riders must go down feet first, on their back or bottom.
  • Height requirement of 4 ft. (48 inches) to go down Big Slide. 
  • Parents/guardians are NOT PERMITTED to go down the slide with children.

Diving Board Rules Overview 

  • One person is allowed on the board at a time.
  • Wait until the person in front of you is to the pool's edge.
  • Dives must be frontward with a forward rotation.
  • Parents/guardians are NOT PERMITTED to catch or lower children from the diving board.
  • Children wearing flotation devices are permitted to use the diving board as long as (1) a parent/guardian is present in the dive well and (2) the child must jump straight off the board.

Climbing Wall Rules Overview

  • One climber on the wall at a time.
  • Climbers must start in the water not from the pool deck. Climbers are not permitted to use the side of the pool deck to assist them in climbing.
  • Feet first entry from the wall. No flips or twists of any kind.
  • No swimming in the "Drop Zone." "Drop Zone" is 5' to each side of the wall and extends 5’ into the dive well.
  • You must be able to swim in deep water to use wall. Anyone using a flotation aide is not permitted to use the wall (i.e. water wings, life jackets, buoyant swim suits). Parents/guardians are not permitted to assist children while using the climbing wall.