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   AQUATICS DIVISION:  
 


Jennifer Moore, AFO
    Recreation Supervisor II - Aquatics
   Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool
     

 
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  Swimming Pools:
 
 
 

 

‘Rowdy’ Gaines Olympic Pool
210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Winter Haven, Florida 33880
(863) 291-5656

The ‘Rowdy’ Gaines Olympic Pool has an Olympic size (25 yards x 50 meters) competitive pool, which is 4 feet deep on each end and 6 1/2 feet in the middle. This pool has competitive starting blocks and is used for competitive swimming, swim instruction and recreational use. In addition, there is a separate diving well with (2) 1 meter and (2) 3 meter spring boards. Both pools are heated and remain open throughout the year.

Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center Pool
801 Avenue T, NE
Winter Haven, Florida 33881
(863) 291-5675

The Winter Haven Recreation & Cultural Center pool is an “L” shaped pool measuring 25 yards x 25 meters. The pool is used for swim instruction and recreational use from mid-May through the end of July.
   
  Hours of Operation:
 
  ‘Rowdy’ Gaines Olympic Pool
Monday - Friday

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Adult Fitness-Lap Swim
 
1 - 6 p.m.(Summer season only)
All ages
 
Monday - Thursday 6 - 7 p.m.
Adult Fitness-Lap Swim (April - October only)
 
Saturday - Sunday 1 - 6 p.m. (Summer season only)
All ages

Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center Pool

Monday - Sunday
(Summer season only)
 		 1 - 6 p.m.
   
 
   Aquatic Fees:
 
City Resident
$2 Daily
$18 for 10 punch passes
$30 for 20 punch passes
$36 for monthly passes
$80 for seasonal passes (3 month)

Non-City Resident
$3 Daily
$27 for 10 punch passes
$45 for 20 punch passes
$54 for monthly passes
$111 for seasonal passes (3 month)

  

 
  Water Safety Instructor Classes:
 
 
 
Location: 'Rowdy' Gaines Olympic Pool
Sessions: April 9 - May 3
Times: Mon. Wed. and Thurs. 6 - 10 P.M.
Instructor: Jennifer Moore
Information: 291-5656
Cost: $150 - Resident
  $160 - Non Resident
  Minimum age is Sixteen years old

 
 
  Lifeguard Training:
 
 
 
  American Red Cross

 
Location: 'Rowdy' Gaines Olympic Pool
Sessions: February 26 - March 15
  March 19 - April 5
Times: Mon. Wed. and Thurs. 6 - 10 P.M.
Instructor: Jennifer Moore
Information: 291-5656
Cost: $125 Resident
  $135 - Non Resident
  Minimum age is Fifteen years old


 
  Swim Lessons:
 
 
 
   

Click here for information on swim lessons at the "Rowdy" Gaines Olympic Pool at the Chain O' Lakes Complex.

 

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