Aquatic Fun Centers will be open on Memorial Weekend May 23 - 25 at both locations.

The pools will open to the public for the season 7-days a week beginning May 30.

Memorial Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, May 23 | Both sessions
Sunday, May 24 | Afternoon session only
Monday, May 25 | Both sessions

Session Times

Morning Session
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Afternoon Session
2 – 5 p.m.

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Jervey Gantt | 2390 SE 36th Ave.
Weekends only starting Aug. 9
Last day | Sept. 7

Sunday & Monday
Afternoon session only.

Tuesday - Saturday
Morning and afternoon sessions.

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Hampton | 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Last day | Aug. 2

Sunday -Thursday
Afternoon session only.

Friday & Saturday
Morning and afternoon sessions.

One Time Admission Cost

Valid for ONE swim session, no re-entry

$3 per child

$5 per adult

Pool Passes are available for purchase. 

Youth passes - $30
Adult passes - $50

Each pass is good for 15 visits. Unused visits are non-refundable, and passes expire at the end of the pool season and do not carry over to following years,

• Pets are prohibited
• Upon leaving, no re-entry into the pool area
• Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited
• Water wings and swim aids are prohibited
• Outside food, drinks and coolers are prohibited
• Appropriate swimwear is required. NO shorts, cut-offs, rivets, zippers, buckles, metal fasteners or regular diapers
• Infants and toddlers MUST wear swim diapers
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 16 at all times
• Swimmers must be at least 44" to ride the waterslide

Learn to Swim 2026 Session Information
Learn to Swim consist of eight lessons over a two-week period. Students are placed in groups according to their swimming levels. Students will learn staying safe around water, floating, strokes, how to be efficient swimmers, and other important aquatic skills.

Learn to Swim | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center | 2390 SE 36 Ave. 

Session Dates:
Session A | May 4 - 14, 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Session B | May 4 - 14, 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.
Session C | May 18 - 28, 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Session D | May 18 - 28, 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Session 1a | May 4 - 14
Session 1b | May 18 - 28

Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center | 2390 SE 36 Ave.

It's never too early to start! Our Mommy and Me swim program introduces children under the age of 4 to the basics of swimming. This series will focus on teaching parents' techniques and skills to get their child ready to swim on their own. One parent or guardian is required to be in water at all times with their child. 

June 13 | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hampton Aquatic Fun Center | 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center | 2390 SE 36 Ave. 

It's a day to celebrate! Dress up in theme and head to one of the City of Ocala's pools for special prizes and discounts. Come ready to have fun in the water, show off your costume, and enjoy the festive vibe with friends and family.

July 4 | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hampton Aquatic Fun Center | 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center | 2390 SE 36 Ave. 

It's a day to celebrate! Dress up in theme and head to one of the City of Ocala's pools for special prizes and discounts. Come ready to have fun in the water, show off your costume, and enjoy the festive vibe with friends and family.

June 22 - 26 | Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - Noon | $75 per person

Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center | 2390 SE 36th Ave.

June 4 - July 30 | Thursdays | 8 - 9 a.m. | Ages 50+ | $40 per person

Hampton Aquatic Fun Center | 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Stay active and energized with Water Wellness, a low-impact water exercise class designed to improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, muscle tone, and cardiovascular health.

Click here to register. 

Did you know drowning is the leading cause of death for individuals with special needs? This therapeutic recreation program empowers families with critical water safety skills, teaching participants how to safely exit the water in case of a fall and develop floating and treading techniques.

In the first half of the workshop, parents and caregivers will learn essential water safety practices outside the pool.

The second half brings both parents and participants into the pool with Certified Swim Instructors for hands-on water safety training, followed by free time to practice and enjoy the water together.

Day 1| May 1 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Water safety outside the pool
Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave.

Day 2| May 3 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Water safety inside the pool
Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center | 2390 SE 36 Ave.

PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND DAY 1 TO GET IN THE WATER ON DAY 2.
A parent or caregiver is required to accompany the participant in the pool.

Free program. Registration required.