| Facilities | | Admission Fees | | Rental Rates | | Activities |
The year-round indoor pool facility is located in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Recreation Building at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike. This pool is a seven-lane, 75’x48’, with depths ranging from 3’6" to 10’6" and holds 183,600 gallons. It has a one meter diving board, which is open for public use during public time. The water temperature is normally 81 degrees. The pool is open six days a week throughout the year. The pool schedule varies depending on the season. All the swim teams in the City use this facility.
Current Pool Schedule
Indoor Pool Closings:
February 3rd & 4th
April 6th & 7th (Easter Holiday)
Closed on Sundays
(Closings are all day except where noted)
For further information, please call the Recreation and Parks Department at 425-3450.
| Adults | $3.00 |
| Children (Under 18) | $1.50 |
| Seniors | $1.50 (Senior Swim period only) |
| Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. | |
| Available to Oak Ridge Residents Only |
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| Annual Passes | $337.50 (valid at both pools) |
| Adult Book (25 tickets) | $58.00 (valid at both pools) |
| Child Book (25 tickets) | $29.00 (valid at both pools) |
| Senior Book (25 tickets) | $29.00 (valid at both pools) |
| Private Party (Indoor Pool) |
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| The indoor pool is available for private party rental on Saturday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There are two lifeguards on duty and you may have up to 50 people in the pool area. The cost for the rental is $82. Food and drinks are not allowed in the pool area. However, you may rent one of our meeting rooms for an extra charge to have the party either before or after the swim time as availability allows. Call the (865) 425-3450 to check on availability and/or to reserve a time. |
Rental for group usage on a recurring basis is available at the pool.
| Indoor Pool Class and Rate Schedule | |||
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| Class II | Class III | Class IV | |
| Before 8 a.m. | $7.50/hr | $12.50/hr | $38.00/hr |
| 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. | $20.00 | $22.50 | $58.00 |
| 8 Hours | $141.00 | $180.00 | $375.00 |
| All Day | $188.00 | $225.00 | $563.00 |
| Lifeguard Rate Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Guards for Swim Meet (2) | $25.00/hr |
At the indoor pool during this period, swimmers must swim laps. Various lanes are available according to scheduled activities. When all lanes are open swimmers swim two per lane in lanes 1, 2, 6, and 7. Lanes 3, 4, and 5 are open for traffic swimming (more than two per lane). Times for public lap swim vary by season. Please check the current pool schedule link at the top of the page.
At the indoor pool during this period, the life line is across the pool, separating the shallow and deep ends. The only flotation devices that are allowed must be attached to the body and are allowed only in the shallow water. Please check the current pool schedule link at the top of the page for current times.
A lap swim session open to swimmers who are fifty-five years old and older, admission is half price during this session. Please check the current pool schedule link at the top of the page for current times.
ORCA (Oak Ridge City Aquatics) swim team is an aquatic recreational workout and swimming activities for children ages 5-18. Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards unassisted to participate. A swim test will be given the first day. ORCA meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Civic center Swimming Pool, from 4PM until 5PM. The fee is $60.00 per swimmer and a non-resident fee of $10.00 if applicable. ORCA follows the school's snow schedule, if school is cancelled, ORCA is cancelled. Registration will be taken at the Civic Center Front Desk on the first day. Swimmers must have a signed release and fees paid to participate. Swimmers who do not meet the swim test will be encouraged to take further lessons and their fee will be refunded. For further information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 425-3450.
Upcoming Sessions
January 10th - March 8th
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department begins new water exercise sessions throughout the year. The classes run for six weeks. The afternoon class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 1PM until 2PM. An additional session will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9AM until 10AM. (Morning class is not available during the summer months.) All classes will be held at the Civic Center Swimming Pool. The fee is $37.50 for the six week session (may attend mornings and/or afternoons) or $3.25 per visit. One time non-resident fees per fiscal year are: Adults - $20.00 and Children - $10.00.
Upcoming Sessions
January 9th - February 20
February 27th - April 9th
April 16th - May 25th
This program is geared toward participants who wish to receive a workout in the water; individuals will be encouraged to work at their own pace. Participants do not have to be able to swim or get their hair wet. Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:30pm. The fee is $42 for a six week session or $5.00 per class. This is a great opportunity to explore the benefits of exercising in water without having to make a long term commitment.You may register at the Civic Center Front Desk before each class. One time non-resident fees per fiscal year are: Adults - $20.00 and Children - $10.00.
Upcoming Sessions
January 9th - February 20th
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department offers American Red Cross swimming classes through out the year as pool time and staffing permit. Participants must be between the ages of 4 - 18 years old. These classes are for swimmers in levels 1-4. To find out more information about requirements for various swimming levels check out our Level Placement Guide. Registration is at the Civic Center Front Desk. Payment is due at the time of registration. For further information please call the Recreation and Parks Department, 425-3450 or email Jane Gibson at jgibson@cortn.org. Enrollment is limited. The cost is $60 for 8 thirty minute sessions. Classes are held one day a week for 8 weeks. There will be no make-up classes if cancelled for weather related reasons. There is also a once per year $10 non-resident fee for children who live outside of Oak Ridge.
Printable Winter Registration Form
Upcoming Sessions
Winter registration opens: November 8, 2011
Program offered Tuesday / Thursday
Attend once or twice a week for 8 weeks.
Winter classes begin January 17 / 19 & end March 6 / 8
New Class Offered - Preschool Aquatics
Children Start developing good attitudes and safe practices around the water. For the preschool age swimmer that can separate from their parent.
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department offers Adult swimming classes through out the year as pool time and staffing permit. Participants must be 18 years or older. These classes are for beginning swimmers. Registration is at the Civic Center Front Desk. Payment is due at the time of registration. For further information please call the Recreation and Parks Department, 425-3450 or email Jane Gibson at jgibson@cortn.org.
Upcoming Sessions Lifeguard Classes are offered at the Oak Ridge Civic Center several times each year. The classes are offered during Oak Ridge School's Spring Break, Fall Break and Winter Break. The fee is $135. Successful completion of the class will provide the student with Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certification. The course will be taught daily from 9am to 5pm and attendance is mandatory. Students must be 15 years old. Prerequisites include a 300 yard continuous swim using the front crawl and breaststroke with rhythmic breathing and a timed 20 yard swim and recovery of a 10 pound weight as well as two minutes of treading water using legs only. Prerequisites must be met the first day of class. To register students must sign up at the front desk of the Oak Ridge Civic Center with payment in full. Class size is limited. For more information, call 425-3450. Upcoming Sessions The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is offers an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor class. The class will meet Monday-Thursday from 9am to 6pm. Students must be 16 years old and meet the following pre-requisites: Swim at a level 4 using the following strokes: 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke and 15 yards of the butterfly. Maintain position on back for 1 minute floating in deep water and tread water for 1 minute. Upon successful completion of this course the instructor will be able to teach American Red Cross: Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-swim Levels 1-6 and Water Safety courses. The fee is $175. Registration is at the Civic Center Front Desk with payment due at the time of registration. For further information please call the Recreation and Parks department at 425-3450. Enrollment is limited. Upcoming Session
TBA
Lifeguard Class
Spring Break Session will be held March 12th - 16th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
There is a limit of 8 students per class.
Water Safety Instructor Course
February 8, 9, 10, 16, and 17, 5 pm to 9 pm
February 11 and 18, 9 am to 6 pm
