Aquatics
Each of our Virginia Beach Recreation Centers boasts an indoor pool that can be used year-round with a recreation center membership or day pass.
Aquatics
Become a Lifeguard
The lifeguard course teaches students lifeguarding skills to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course is 34 hours in length including the eligibility swim. To pass the course you must attend all classes, correctly demonstrate all skills, pass two written tests, and successfully complete final water skills scenarios.
Pool Calendars
- Bayside Pool Calendar
- Bow Creek Pool Calendar
- Great Neck Pool Calendar
- Kempsville Pool Calendar
- Princess Anne Pool Calendar
- Seatack Pool Calendar
- Williams Farm Pool Calendar
Water features at Bow Creek, Kempsville, and Williams Farm will turn off 15 minutes before closing time.
Activity Descriptions
Activity
Description
Ages
Activity
Aquatrack
Description
Members may walk or jog against the current for water exercise. Users must be able to follow the exercise pattern.
Ages
12 & up
Activity
Climbing Wall
Description
The Climbing Wall is for experienced swimmers only and is available during scheduled times. Please check the Pool Calendar for availability.
Ages
All Ages
Activity
Lap Swim
Description
Members must be deep water safe and able to swim at least two lengths to participate. Lanes are categorized according to speed; please swim in the lane best suited to your ability and the ability of others. The established lap pattern of circle swimming must be followed.
Ages
12 & up
Activity
Open Swim
Description
Open Swim affords families time to enjoy swimming together. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian 16 years or older who remains in close proximity. After 8:00pm, children 9-11 years must have a parent in building.
Ages
All Ages
Activity
Slide
Description
Slides are for experienced swimmers only and are available during scheduled times. Slides are available at Bow Creek and Williams Farm. Please check the Pool Calendar for availability.
Ages
All Ages
Activity
Recreation River
Description
Members may walk, jog, swim or float along with the current for recreational swim.
Ages
All Ages
Activity
Water Exercise
Description
Members are encouraged to perform self-directed exercises. Water Exercise may occur in the shallow or deep end of the pool. Participants should be deep water safe.
Ages
12 & up
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