Services and Contacts
Services
Check the Status of Public Pools
check the current status of any public pool. This site is updated daily with any changes to our regular operating hours.
Find a Swim Team
The following instructional groups utilize space at Manatee County Pools for Swim Teams. Each group manages their own registrations. Please contact each group for additional information including registrations, times, and pricing.
Invite a Lifeguard to Speak at your Event
If you would like to have a member of Beach Patrol speak at your school, civic group meeting, or agency, please call Beach Patrol at 941-749-3500.
Sign up for Swim Lessons
The following instructional groups are also available in the Manatee County area. Please visit each website for more information.
Information and FAQ's
Children 15 years and older may be left unattended at the Aquatic Center. Staff is not responsible for unattended minors if they are asked to leave the facility. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
Due to high demand, we are unable to offer rentals or reservations of any kind at this time.
Please be aware that entrance is first come, first served for all pools. If you choose to host a birthday party or other event at the facility during normal operating hours, we will be unable to make exceptions for members of your group who arrive after we have reached capacity or reserve tables. Regular facility rules will apply to all groups, so all adults should come prepared to get in the pool with children under the age of 13.
Please be aware that entrance is first come, first served for all pools. If you choose to host a birthday party or other event at the facility during normal operating hours, we will be unable to make exceptions for members of your group who arrive after we have reached capacity or reserve tables. Regular facility rules will apply to all groups, so all adults should come prepared to get in the pool with children under the age of 13.
The pavilion and picnic tables adjacent to the splash pad are able to be reserved ahead of time for a fee. Please remember these reservations do not include private use of the splash sad. Please inquire at time of rental that the splash pad will be open and operational.
Entrance for all public pools is free for all visitors during public swim hours.
- Gates open at the start of each swim session and entrance will be allowed until capacity is reached.
- When multiple swim sessions are posted, the whole facility will close between sessions. This will include the locker rooms and picnic areas.
- Opening of each part of the facility (Splash Pad, Kiddie Pool, and Lap Pool) is up to the discretion of staff on duty, and may close at any time for safety. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and strive to keep safety a priority.
- Swimwear is required for all guests. Please see the "Frequently Asked Questions" tab below for details of approved swimwear. Guests wearing prohibited swimwear will be turned away at the gate.
- Lane sharing will be implemented when lanes are full.
- Locker rooms close at the same time as the pool.
- All children under the age of 13 must take a swim test with a Lifeguard before entering the pool. During the swim test, Lifeguards will ask children to swim one length of the pool wall, demonstrate they can put their face in the water, and float on their back. If they do not pass the test, the child will be given a life jacket.
- An adult 18 years of age or older must be within arms reach of any child wearing a life jacket the entire time they are in the facility. The adult is required to be in the water with the child in either the lap pool or play structure. Failure to comply will result in an automatic removal from the pool area with no refund issued.
- It is recommended that patrons bring their own life jackets if able to do so. All life jackets must be U.S. Coast Guard approved.
We allow all Coast Guard Approved life jackets at our facility (including approved puddle jumpers). Inflatables, water wings and pool noodles are prohibited. Life jackets are available to borrow free of charge on a first come first serve basis. Sizes available include infant through adult.
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Aquatic Safety Division