A year-round, heated Olympic-size municipal (public) swimming pool located next to the MLK Center and Citizens Field. A full-service aquatic facility
Full-featured aquatics facility, including such amenities as eight long course lap lanes, 15 short course lap lanes, splash pad, one- and three-meter diving boards, disabled access ramp, bathhouse and showers, water slide, professionally trained staff, deck space for sunbathing, and swim lessons. Birthday party packages and pool rentals available.
04/09/2024
Looking for a summer job? Have you considered lifeguarding? Certification classes are going on now. We have lifeguard positions available, $15/hour. Must be 16 years of age to work at city pools. Check out the link for more info. gainesvillefl.gov/lifeguard
Just a reminder the pool will be closed Sunday for Easter.
In response to Tropical Storm Nicole, the pool will close tonight at 6pm, will remain closed November 10, and will reopen sometime on Friday, November 11 after inspections and clean up.
Just a reminder Hunter pool will be closed Saturday to host a UF swim meet. We will be open 12-5pm on Sunday November 6
Just a reminder, Hunter pool will be closed tomorrow 8am - 3pm for a FHSAA High School District swim meet.
Just letting people know we will be closed Sept 12 and 14 10am-3pm. On another note, we are hiring for lifeguard positions.
Sorry for the pool issues this afternoon. Pool is open again.
Reminder GHS / PKYonge / St. Francis swim meet tonight at 5pm.
Just an FYI to our weekend patrons, Saturday June 11, the pool will close at 5:30pm in order to host an Artistic swimming watershow.
05/09/2022
The City is hiring Lifeguards, $15/hour, don't have a certification? We have classes.
Pool Staff - Lifeguards and Swim Instructors If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community a...
FYI Spring hours have begun. Pool is open on Sundays now.
03/18/2022
Now accepting applications for summer camp scholarships. Application forms are available at the PRCA Administrative Office or download online at: http://tiny.cc/GAPScholarships
03/17/2022
Lifeguard class registration is open now. We have 5 classes leading up to the summer.
Looking for a rewarding and fun job*?
Consider getting certified as a professional American Red Cross lifeguard! For more information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/gnvLGCPR
*Certification does not guarantee job placement with the City of Gainesville