| 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:
November 27th & 28th (Thanksgiving)
December 24th & 25th (Christmas)
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).
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.
A lap swim session open to swimmers who are fifty-five years old and older, admission is half price during this session.
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 $45.00 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
Fall Session begins September 2, 2008
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. The evening class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 7:30PM until 8:30PM. 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, afternoons, and/or evenings) or $3.25 per visit. One time non-resident fees per fiscal year are: Adults - $20.00 and Children - $10.00.
Upcoming Sessions
Begins September 8, 2008
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 us at swimlessons@cortn.org. Enrollment is limited. The cost is $50 for 8 thirty minute sessions. Classes are held one day a week for 10 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.
Upcoming Sessions
Fall Sessions will be held September 9 - November 6
Tuesdays Beginning September 9 - November 4
Thursdays Beginning September 11 - November 6
(Time choices for levels 2, 3, and 4 are 4 - 4:30 p.m. or for levels 1, 2, and 3 are 4:30 - 5 p.m. on either day)
A water introduction class is offered for children from 6 months to 3 years old (An adult must participate). The instructor will show the parent how to interact with the child in an aquatic environment. 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 us at swimlessons@cortn.org. Enrollment is limited. The cost is $50 for 8 thirty minute sessions. Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 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.
Upcoming Sessions 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 us at swimlessons@cortn.org. Enrollment is limited. The cost is $50 for 8 thirty minute sessions. Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. There will be no make-up classes if cancelled for weather related reasons. There is also a once per year $20 non-resident fee for adults who live outside of Oak Ridge.
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