Manatee County Government
Recreational and Lap Swimming
Recreation swimming is available year-round, however is limited to the 50 meter pool from November through March. From April through October, the 4,000 square foot splash park with a 24-inch kiddie pool is available for the smallest of swimmers. Also open is a separate diving well, with a one-meter diving board, a three-meter diving board and a 12-foot, 3-flume water slide.
The G.T. Aquatic Center offers lap swimming year-round. We have a 6-lane, 50-meter pool by 8-lane, 25-yard pool. Lap swimming is available during all of our regular operational hours. Our pool is heated to 80 degrees during the winter months and covered nightly with thermal pool blankets.
Note:
• Children 10 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult, 18 years or older.
• The pool may close for inclement weather.
• The entry fee applies to everyone entering the facility, NO exceptions.
Lap and Recreation Swimming Fees
| Daily Guest Pass | |||
| Includes: pool, gymnasium, fitness center, wellness orientation, game | |||
| room/teen center, racquetball, tennis (hard courts only) | |||
| Youth/Teen | $3.50 | ||
| Adult | 5.50 | ||
| Senior | 4.50 | ||
Hours
January – May & September – December
| Monday thru Friday | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (lap swim only) |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
June – August
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:15 am – 7:00 pm (lap swim only 5 - 7pm) |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
