Aquatics

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

Aquatics Activities

“Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool Swim Lessons

The City of Winter Haven offers the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs. Each session is two weeks long, Monday – Friday for 40 minute. Check out our flyer for registration dates and times. Pre-registration is required at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex.

Swim Lessons Dates/Times

• Location: 210 Cypress Garden Blvd.
• Contact Name: Jessie Saylor
• Contact: 863-291-5656 or jsaylor@mywinterhaven.com
• Ages: 6 months & up
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Fees: Residents $35 / Non-Residents $44

Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Swim Lessons

The City of Winter Haven offers American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs. Each session is two weeks long, Monday – Friday for 40 minute. Check out our flyer for registration dates and times. Pre-registration is required at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex.

WHRCC Swim Lesson Dates/Times

• Location: 801 Ave T NE
• Contact Name: Jessie Saylor
• Contact: 863-291-5656 or jsaylor@mywinterhaven.com
• Ages: 5 – 12 years old
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Fees: Residents $35 / Non-Residents $44

Winter Haven Stingrays

The Winter Haven Stingrays Swim Team is a USA registered age group and master swim team that practices and competes year round. A swimmer must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. Practices are held Monday through Saturday at various times.

• Location: “Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool
• Contact Name: Mary Dilorenzo
• Contact Number: 863-287-9279
• Ages: 5 & up
• Website: WH Stingrays

Hours/Fees

“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 spring boards. This pool is heated and open year-round.

Pool Hours 

Summer hours until Labor Day. Flyer!

• Lap Swim (Morning):
  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Mon. – Fri.)
• Lap Swim (Evening):
  5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Mon. – Thurs.)
• Recreation Swim:
  1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Mon. – Sun.)

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

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.

Pool Hours

• Closed for Winter, Opening for Summer Saturday, May 26!

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 tables areas, an on-site bathroom and is open year-round.

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