Aquatics

The City of Winter Haven Aquatics Unit offers two pools and a splash pad for community enjoyment.

“Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool

The “Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool (RGOP) 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. Equipped with competitive starting blocks, it 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 springboards. This pool is heated and open year-round.

Summer Hours (August 1 – September 5)

• Morning Lap Swim (Long Course):
  10:00 a.m. –  12:00 p.m. (Mon. – Fri.)
• Morning Lap Swim (Short Course):
• 12:00 pm. – 1:00 p.m. (Mon. – Fri.)

• Recreational / Open Swim:
  1:00 p.m. –  5:00 p.m. (Mon. – Sun.)
• Evening Lap Swim:
  5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Mon. – Thurs.)

Winter Hours (September 6 – March 12)

• Morning Adult Lap Swim (Long Course):
  10:00 a.m. –  12:00 p.m. (Mon. – Fri.)
• Evening Adult Lap Swim (Short Course):
  12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Mon. – Thurs.)
• Recreational / Open Swim:
  12:00 p.m. –  2:00 p.m. (Mon. – Fri.)

Aquatic Passes

• 10 Punch Pass
  $18 Resident / $27 Non-resident
• 20 Punch Pass
  $30 Resident / $45 Non-resident
• 60 Punch Pass
  $80 Resident / $111 Non-resident

Pool Fees

• Residents – $2
• Non-residents – $3
• Life Jackets – $1

Team

• Location: “Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool
• Contact Name: Coach Patrick Piper
• Contact Number: (941) 228-9777
• Contact Email: CoachPatrick@PipelineSwimming.com
•  Website Page

Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center Pool

The Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center (WHRCC) 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 August.

WHRCC Pool Hours:

• WHRCC Pool will be CLOSED until Summer 2024.
• Opens: June 1st, 2024
• Days: Monday – Sunday
• Times: 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Free Swim Lessons

Location: WHRCC ( 801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd NE )

Dates: Summer 2024 TBA

Age: 5 – 15 years old

Registration: 

Each day of the lessons we register the first 30 students in line.

A parent or guardian must be present to register the child.

Call the Aquatics Office for any questions at 863-268-6766.

Splash Pad at Trailhead Park

The Splash Pad at Trailhead Park is a new amenity for families to enjoy together. This space has two first-come-first-serve shaded picnic table areas, an on-site bathroom and is open year-round.

• Days: Monday – Sunday
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Ages: All
• Fees: Free