The City of Winter Haven Aquatics Unit offers two pools and a splash pad for community enjoyment.
“Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd Winter Haven, FL 33880The “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
801 MLK Blvd. NE Winter Haven, FL 33881The 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
Staff
Chase Hogue, LGI, WSIT | Aquatic Supervisor I | chogue@mywinterhaven.comOffice: 863-291-5600 x5106 |
Adam Butler, LGI, CYSA | Aquatic Supervisor II | abutler@mywinterhaven.comOffice: (863) 268-6766 |