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Parks & Recreation Department
22nd and Sycamore Streets • P.O. Box 858 • Columbus, IN 47202-0858
(812)376-2680 Phone • (812)378-2892 Fax
Open 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday


PARKS & RECREATION AQUATICS

General Information
Free Public Swim Sessions
Family Free Swim
Private Pool Parties
Masters Swim
Jr. Lifeguard Camp
Outdoor Scuba Diving Class
» Special Activities
» American Red Cross Swim Lessons

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Donner Aquatic Center
22nd & Sycamore St.
(812) 376-2683
www.donnerpool.com

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More Fun in the Sun!

Donner Aquatics Center will open for the season on Saturday, May 24th*. Final day of the swim season will be Sunday, August 10. 

Donner Aquatics Center closed: June 6, 7 & 8 and August 1, 2 & 3 for swim meets.

Public Sessions: (May 24 - Aug 10

 
Mon - Thurs 12N - 5pm
6:45 - 8:30pm
Fri. 12N-5pm
Sat, Sun, & Holidays 12N-6pm

Public Swim Session Admission Prices

  Afternoon/Weekend/Holiday
Evenings
Child (3-5 yrs)
$1.50
$1.00
Child (6-17yrs)
$3.00
$1.00
Adult (18 & Over)
$3.50
$2.00
     
Public Swim Session Season Tickets:
$40/person

Swim Diapers

All persons who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. We wish to avoid fecal accidents which can cause the pool(s) to close several hours or several days. Infant/ Toddlers swim diapers may be purchased from the pool

Weather Guidelines

The aquatic center will not open if it is raining . The center may also close early if the weather is cool and attendance is low. In the case of closure due to rain or lightning, the aquatic center may reopen if the weather clears. Please check www.donnerpool.com for further info.

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Free Public Swim Lessons

All children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a responsible person, 18 or older.

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 4-5pm
Sat, Sun, & Holidays 5-6pm

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Family Free Swim

The family free swim is an opportunity for families to swim together. All persons under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older, who will be responsible for them (a parent or neighbor, for example). Parents younger than 21 may attend with their children. *A maximum of 600 persons will be admitted to the Wednesday Family Free Swim. No Family Free Swim on Wed., Aug. 6.

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Private Pool Parties

Private Pool Parties Rent Donner Aquatic Center for your special function. Donner Aquatic Center is a great place for a church gathering, company outing, organization fundraiser, birthday party, etc. Lots to keep everyone entertained: leisure pool for the youngest; 133' long, 22' high waterslide; 1 meter diving boards, water basketball and water volleyball, etc. Food service and activity planning is available. Donner Aquatic Center can be rented for parties on Friday evenings from 6:30-10:30pm and Saturday & Sundays from 7-10:30pm. Make reservations by calling 376-2680. Hurry, dates fill quickly!

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Masters Swim/Deep Water Walking (Outdoor)

Deep Water Walking for adults will be offered in the diving well from 11am-12:00pm daily (no evening hours). This is a self directed program and participants must provide their own floatation devices.

Masters Swimming is great for fitness and stress relief. Take advantage of lap swimming for adults (18 & over). One-half of the pool is available during swim lessons, three lanes during evening swim. Both programs run from May 24-Aug. 10.

Schedule:

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 11 am - 1pm
Tues, Thurs 11 am - 12 noon
Mon, Tues, Thurs 6:45 - 8:30 pm

 

271000-A2 Season Ticket:
$55
  Per Swim Visit:
$3

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Jr. Lifeguard Camp (ages 11-14)

Jr. LifeguardLearn what it takes to be a lifeguard and get an inside track on a job at Donner Aquatic Center. A two-week, Mon.-Fri. camp held at DAC. Each camper receives a fanny pack, visor, and a whistle. Limit: 8 participants

250005-A2 Mon - Thurs July 14-24 1:30 - 3:30 pm
$76

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Outdoor Scuba Diving Class

scuba diverEnter the underwater world of scuba diving. A four-week course leads to the YMCA Open Water Diving Lifetime Certification. Class meets twice a week for a total of 32 hours. An organizational meeting will be held at Donner Center on Mon., June 30 at 7:00pm. Classes are held at Donner Aquatic Center on Mon. & Thurs. Equipment rental not included.

Instructors: Tom & Kathy Rebber, 342-3442

250006-A2 Mon & Thurs July 7-31 6:30-10:30pm
$196

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