Facilities

The year-round indoor pool facility is located in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Recreation Building at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike. This pool is a seven-lane, 75’x48’, with depths ranging from 3’6" to 10’6" and holds 183,600 gallons. It has a one meter diving board, which is open for public use during public time. The water temperature is normally 81 degrees. The pool is open six days a week throughout the year. The pool schedule varies depending on the season. All the swim teams in the City use this facility.

Indoor Pool Admission Fees

Indoor Pool Rental Rates

Rental for group usage on a recurring basis is available at the pool.

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Activities

Public Lap

At the indoor pool during this period, swimmers must swim laps. Various lanes are available according to scheduled activities. When all lanes are open swimmers swim two per lane in lanes 1, 2, 6, and 7. Lanes 3, 4, and 5 are open for traffic swimming (more than two per lane).

Public Swim

At the indoor pool during this period, the life line is across the pool, separating the shallow and deep ends. The only flotation devices that are allowed must be attached to the body and are allowed only in the shallow water.

Senior Swim

A lap swim session open to swimmers who are fifty-five years old and older, admission is half price during this session.

ORCA

ORCA (Oak Ridge City Aquatics) swim team is an aquatic recreational workout and swimming activities for children ages 5-18. Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards unassisted to participate. A swim test will be given the first day. ORCA meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Civic center Swimming Pool, from 4PM until 5PM. The fee is $55.00 per swimmer and a non-resident fee of $10.00 if applicable. ORCA follows the school's snow schedule, if school is cancelled, ORCA is cancelled. Registration will be taken at the Civic Center Front Desk on the first day. Swimmers must have a signed release and fees paid to participate. Swimmers who do not meet the swim test will be encouraged to take further lessons and their fee will be refunded. For further information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 425-3450.

Water Exercise

The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department begins new water exercise sessions throughout the year. The classes run for six weeks. The afternoon class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 1PM until 2PM. The evening class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 7:30PM until 8:30PM. An additional session will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9AM until 10AM. (Morning class is not available during the summer months.) All classes will be held at the Civic Center Swimming Pool. The fee is $37.50 for the six week session (may attend mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings) or $3.25 per visit. One time non-resident fees per fiscal year are: Adults - $20.00 and Children - $10.00.

Upcoming Sessions

Summer Session begins on June 2nd.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. class will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Indoor Pool.
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. class will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Indoor Pool.

Recreation Lessons

A water introduction class is offered for children from 6 months to 4 years old (An adult must participate). The instructor will show the parent how to interact with the child in an aquatic environment. Registration is at the Civic Center Front Desk. Payment is due at the time of registration. For further information please call the Recreation and Parks Department, 425-3450. Enrollment is limited. The cost is $60 for 8 thirty minute sessions. Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. There will be no make-up classes if cancelled for weather related reasons. There is also a once per year $10 non-resident fee for children who live outside of Oak Ridge.

Lifeguard Classes are offered at the Oak Ridge Civic Center two times each year. One is during Oak Ridge School's Spring Break and the other during the Winter Break. The fee is $125. Successful completion of the class will provide the student with Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certification. The course will be taught daily from 9am to 5pm and attendance is mandatory. Students must be 15 years old. Prerequisites include a 300 yard continuous swim using the front crawl and breaststroke with rhythmic breathing and a timed 20 yard swim and recovery of a 10 pound weight. Prerequisites must be met the first day of class. To register students must sign up at the front desk of the Oak Ridge Civic Center with payment in full. Students will then be issued their books and materials. Class size is limited. For more information, call 425-3450.

Upcoming Sessions

TBA

TBA

Water Safety Instructor Course

The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is offers an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor class. The class will meet Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. Students must be 16 years old and meet the following pre-requisites: Swim at a level 4 using the following strokes: 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke and 15 yards of the butterfly. Maintain position on back for 1 minute floating in deep water and tread water for 1 minute. Upon successful completion of this course the instructor will be able to teach American Red Cross: Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-swim Levels 1-6 and Water Safety courses. The fee is $175. Registration is at the Civic Center Front Desk with payment due at the time of registration. For further information please call the Recreation and Parks department at 425-3450. Enrollment is limited.

Upcoming Session

May 13th 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 14th 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 15th 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 21st 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 22nd 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.