Recreation Swim: Warm Water & Main Pools

Open to people of all ages. Children 7 years and younger must be accompanied in the water by an adult at all  times.

Winter & Spring (January 5 to June 14, 2026)

• Monday through Friday: 7 pm to 9 pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 1 pm to 4 pm

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Know Before You Go

• Children 7 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times, including in the water. 
• Guests using the pools and spa must wear a swimsuit. Cotton T-shirts, shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, and undergarments are not allowed in the pools or spa.
• Guests who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper covered by a water-proof, leak-proof diaper cover or a swim suit with a liner.
• Lifejackets are free and available for use during Recreation/Open swims. Flotation devices that are not US Coast Guard approved are not permitted in the pools.
• Main Indoor Pool water temperature is approximately 84° F.
• Warm Water Pool water temperature is approximately 88° F.
• Outdoor Pool (seasonal) water temperature is approximately 82° F.
• SHARC sponsored activities have priority in the pools. You may be asked to leave an area if an activity is scheduled in that or the surrounding space.
• Spectators are required to stay in designated seating areas on pool deck.
• All Gender Changing Rooms are in high demand. Please be considerate to other families waiting to use a room and dress quickly.
• To swim in deep water, use the diving board, and ride the slide (if under 48 inches tall), swimmers 15 years and under are required to the take Deep Water Swim Test (DWST). Swim Tests are performed in the Main Indoor Pool during Recreation Swim. Successful completion includes:
  • Swim the length of the pool without touching the bottom of the pool or stopping.
  • Swim front crawl with face in the water.
  • Take breaths by breathing to the side or to the front, but face must return to water.
• Schedules subject to change.

Preschool Swim: Warm Water Pool

Open to youth up to 7 years with an adult in the water. Space is shared with other SHARC programming, including swim lessons. You may be asked to leave the pool if an activity is scheduled in that or the surrounding space. The fountain play feature is not turned on during this time. 

Winter & Spring (January 5 to June 14, 2026)

• Monday through Friday: 11 am to 3:30 pm
• Saturday: 7 am to 8:45 am
• Sunday: 8 am to 12:45 pm

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Know Before You Go

• Preschool Swim is open to youth up to 7 years with an adult in the water.
• The umbrella fountain is turned on only during Recreation Swim. 

Sensory Friendly Swim: Warm Water Pool

For those who prefer fewer people and lower lights. All ages welcome.
A caregiver/parent/guardian is required and must be in the water with the participant.

Saturdays & Sundays: 4:10 pm to 5 pm
Registration is encouraged as capacity is limited.

Lap Swim: Main Pool

Lanes and Equipment

The Main Indoor Pool and Outdoor Pool (seasonal) are available for lap swim, water exercise and water running. Space is shared with swim lessons, WEX classes and other SHARC programming. Lanes are first-come, first-serve basis. Please follow lap swim etiquette guidelines. Kickboards, pull buoys and fitness equipment available to use.

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Winter & Spring (January 5 to June 14, 2026)

Main Indoor Pool

• Monday through Friday: 5:15 am to 3 pm & 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm
• Monday through Thursday**: 8 pm to 9 pm
• Saturday: 7 am to 12:45 pm & 4:10 pm to 5 pm
• Sunday: 8 am to 12:45 pm & 4:10 pm to 5 pm

The pool may be shared with swim lessons.

** A minimum of two lanes will be available during Recreation Swim Monday through Thursday. 

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Know Before You Go

• The Main Indoor Pool is 25 meters in length. Water temperature is approximately 84° F.
• The Outdoor Pool is 50 yards in length. Water temperature is approximately 82° F.
• Kick boards and pull buoys available on pool deck.
• Circle swimming is required with three or more swimmers in a lane.
• Children 15 and under who have passed the Deep Water Swim Test are permitted to swim laps.
• All schedules are subject to change.

SHARC is committed to providing a safe, friendly, and inclusive learning environment for every individual wanting to learn swimming and water safety skills. Through our swim lesson program, we strive to create a community ready to be safe in and around water while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.

For students new to our program, we recommend taking a look at the Swim Lesson Handbook or visiting our Swim Lesson webpage. There, you will find information regarding swim lesson levels, prerequisites, policies, and answers to many of our frequently asked questions.

For class prices and availability, please search by class name on our registration website.

Know Before You Go

• Spectators are required to remain in designated spectator areas during class time.
• Children 7 and under must have an adult accompany them in the building at all times.
• Participants may enter the water only when given permission by their instructor.
• Proper swimwear must be worn when using any of the pools at SHARC. Cotton-based clothing, water wings, and non-Coast Guard approved life jackets are not permitted.
• Children with long hair are encouraged to pull their hair back or use a swim cap.
• Children age 3 and under are permitted in opposite gender locker rooms.
• All Gender Changing Rooms are in high demand. Please be considerate to other families waiting to use a room and dress quickly.
• Changing tents available on pool deck.
• Only authorized personnel are permitted to conduct instruction or personal training.

From light exercises to get your body moving to low impact total body workouts, we offer a variety of water exercise classes created with health, safety, and fun in mind. To find out what is currently available, view the SHARC class calendar and select SHARC Water Exercise Schedule from the category drop down menu.

Know Before You Go

• Classes are included with purchase of a Membership or Single Visit Fee.
• All classes are on a drop-in basis, no registration required.
• Equipment provided.
• Due to other activities in the pool, participants are asked to enter the water no more than 5 minutes prior to scheduled start time.
• Only authorized personnel are permitted to conduct instruction or personal training.
• Schedules subject to change.

Individual Exercise

Independent water exercise, water walking, and fitness swimming. Both Pools may not be available at all times. Space is shared with other SHARC programming, including WEX classes, swim lessons, and Preschool Swim. Recreational activities are not allowed. You may be asked to leave the pool if an activity is scheduled in that or the surrounding space.

Winter & Spring (January 5 to June 14, 2026)

Warm Water Pool 

• Monday through Friday: 5:30 am to 8 am
• Monday through Friday: 6 pm to 6:50 pm (Adult only)
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 am to 10 am (Adult only)
• Saturday: 7 am to 8:45 am
• Saturday: 12:10 to 1 pm (Adult only)
• Sunday: 8 am to 12:45 pm

Main Pool

• Monday through Friday: 5:30 am to 6:50 pm
• Saturday: 7 am to 12:45 pm
• Sunday: 8 am to 12:50 pm

Spa Pool Hours

Monday through Friday: 5:30 am to 9 pm
Saturday: 7 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 8 am to 5 pm

Dry Sauna Hours

Monday through Friday: 5:30 am to 9:15 pm
Saturday: 7 am to 5:15 pm
Sunday: 8 am to 5:15 pm