Recreation Swim "Water Park" Fall Hours

August 3, 2026 - January 3, 2027

The Activity Pool and Lap Pool are open for Recreation Swim! Please note the Lazy River and Slides remain closed for maintenance as we work to make them even better. The spa is not available during Recreation Swim. See Lap Swim Hours for Spa.

Lap Swim Fall Hours

August 3, 2026 - January 3, 2027

The spa is scheduled to be available during Lap Swim Hours only. All times/lane availability subject to change without notice. 

Water Fitness Fall Hours

August 3, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Available in one lane of the Lap Pool except during Water Aerobics Classes.

Water Walking Fall Hours

August 3, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Water Walking and Water Aerobics are cancelled until the Lazy River reopens. Lazy river is currently closed for maintenance.

Our Water Aerobics program is led by the amazing, fun, and always energetic Luchie. This is a great way to mix up a traditional gym workout with the wondrous benefits of water.

*Must purchase a 10 visit water fitness pass or can pay a $14 drop in fee per class.

Drowning is Preventable

Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death of children of all ages. We at the City of Newark are concerned with your safety and that is why we are providing you with these simple resources to keep yourself and your family and friends safe in and around water. Please share them with everyone you know.

• Drowning is Preventable
• Help Prevent Drowning Flyer (PDF)
• Ayude a Prevenir Ahogados de Niñez (PDF)

• 45'x75' Activity Pool with zero depth entry and water play structure, includes 6 platforms, over 30 different water jets, 2 water guns, 2 slides and 3 overhead rope pulls.
• 25 yard 4 Lane Lap Pool with a depth of 42" at the end and 54" at the center
• 245 foot Lazy River complete with inner tubes to ride on
• 15 person warm-water spa (open during Lap Swim Hours); size 18' by 13' with a depth of 42"
• 2 Water Slides with the tower rising 20 feet above the pool deck; one slide is a full chute and 1 slide is a half chute, guest must know how to swim and be at least 48" to ride
• Men's and Women's locker rooms with showers, restrooms, and baby changing stations as well as individual family changing rooms.
• Other activities include (subject to additional fees)
  • swim lessons
  • water exercise classes
  • mini-recreation swim
  • river walking
  • pool safety presentations for the classroom
  • lifeguard training
  • junior lifeguard camps
  • special events

ANYONE ENTERING THE WATER MUST BE IN A SWIMSUIT. THE ONLY CLOTHING ALLOWED IS A WHITE T-SHIRT OVER A SWIMSUIT!

Pool Rules

1. NO CHILDREN SHOULD EVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
2. NO RUNNING!
3. NO ALCOHOL allowed on the premises.
4. An approved swimsuit is required for all guests who enter the water! No exceptions, the senior lifeguard will have final approval on swim attire.
5. All non-swimmers and children who are wearing flotation devices must be accompanied by an adult in the water AT ALL TIMES.
6. Babies or toddlers will not be allowed in the pool without the appropriate swim diapers. NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS, NOT DESIGNED FOR WATER APPLICATION, ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL.
7. Babies or toddlers will not be allowed in the pool without appropriate swim diapers.
8. Birthday Parties must be held in a birthday room, no birthday parties, birthday cake, ice cream, gifts, balloons, etc are allowed without a birthday party room rental or group room rental.
9. For all pool rules including the Lap Pool, Spa Usage, Lazy River & Splash Down Pool, Activity Pool, please view General Pool Rules.
10. No private coaching allowed of any type. 
11.  Rules not listed or mentioned above will be enforced when needed to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for all to enjoy the center.

User Entrance Policy

1. With the exception of the café area, an admission fee is required for everyone to enter the facility. Daily drop-in fees or multi-use passes are available. Visitors registered in courses or programs at the Center, birthday party guests, and rental participants are not required to pay an admission fee.
2. All guests must check in at the front desk. Only registered course participants and paying facility users are allowed into the facility. Parents may escort children to program area and wait in the lobby area.
3. All pass holders must present their pass card at the front desk to enter the facility and keep their card with them at all times.
4. All facility users will have their hand stamped or wrist band while in the facility and may be checked periodically by staff or asked for a receipt, which should be retained at all times while in the facility.
5. Children under 3rd grade must be supervised at all times while in the facility.
6. Access may be limited or disallowed to anyone who misuses the facility, behaves inappropriately, or breaks any policy/rule.
7. No private coaching/teaching or utilization of the facility is allowed for personal or business monetary gain. Those parties interested in offering a program or class should submit a proposal to staff.
8. No outside food permitted at any time. We will only allow in sealed bottled water, infant food and formula. 
9. Birthday cakes and/or decorations are allowed only in event rooms which have been rented or reserved in advance.
10. No glass or alcohol is to be brought into the Center.
11. Seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis. Exceptions may be made for nursing mothers and individuals with special needs, and the elderly.
12. Rules not listed or mentioned above will be enforced when needed to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for all to enjoy the center.

User Age/Grade Policy for Drop-In Use or Pass Usage

• 0 Years - 2nd grade: Must be with an adult at all times in the pool/facility.
• 3rd-5th grade: May be in the pool area/facility (waiver required) an adult 18+ must be on site at all times and can not leave the facility.
• 6th - 17 years: May be in the pool area/facility without an adult.
• Anyone wearing a lifejacket must have an adult 18+ at all times in the water!