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Aquatics

The Aquatics Department strives to provide a safe, inviting, fun environment for recreational swimming and a variety of educational, affordable programs for all ages.

For aquatics information, contact interim Aquatics Manager Lisa Myers at 970-874-0923 ext. 209, or email lisa.myers@delta-co.gov.

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Pool Facts
Swim Lessons, Special Events, and Activities
Pool Hours

Pool Facts

Main Pool

  • 25 yards, 6 lane L shape pool with diving area
  • Approximately 188,000 gallons of water
  • One, 1-meter diving board with adjustable fulcrum; diving section is approximately 12 ft deep
  • Shallow area is 4 - 5 ft deep and 6 lanes across
  • Deep area runs from 5 ft. to 12 ft. deep with varying contours to accommodate the diving well. (Approx. 3 ½ lanes across)
  • Temperature range 83.5 to 84.5 degrees
  • Built in wall ladders, adjustable stairs/ramp and a hydro-chair lift are available for pool entry
  • Pool can be set up to accommodate recreational water volleyball, polo, swim meets, and other special events

Tot Pool

  • Separate pool with retaining edge
  • 36 ft. by 37 ft.
  • Approximately 23,000 gallons of water
  • Depth ranges from 9 inches to 2 ft.
  • Easy access stairs
  • Temperature range 90 - 92 degrees

Therapy Pool

  • Separate pool for therapeutic purposes
  • 16 ft by 37 ft
  • Approximately 7900 gallons of water
  • Depth ranges from 2 ft. to 4 ft., with bench seating and safety rails
  • Hydro-jet water action
  • Capacity 20 people
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Swim Lessons, Special Events, and Activities

We offer a wide variety of swim lessons for all ages. Swim lessons are offered year round. Classes are offered in sessions of ten (10) lessons. Classes in the winter are offered Monday & Wednesday morning and evening, and Tuesdays and Thursday mornings and evening. In the summer months (June – August) classes are offered Monday through Friday beginning from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, M/W evening and T/TH evening. All classes are forty (40) minutes in length. Swim Lessons are available for ages 6 months to 16 years of age. Current cost of one session (10 lessons) is $28.00 per student.

Adult learn to swim program is offered at various times of the year.

Private swim lessons are offered throughout the year. Prices start at $30.00 for five, 30 minute semi-private lessons; or $60.00 for five, 30 minute private lessons.

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Pool Hours - Winter

Monday—Friday

6:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m.: lap swimming - 6 lanes available, tot closed, therapy and sauna open

8:30—1:00 p.m.: water fitness and adult lap swimming, tot and therapy pools open

1:00 p.m—9:30 p.m.: open swim - all pools open, 1-2 lap lanes available

SATURDAY

8:00 a.m.—10 a.m.: lap swim/water fitness - tot and therapy pools open

10 a.m.—8:30 p.m.: open swim

SUNDAY

12 p.m.—5:30 p.m.: open swim - 2 lap lanes available

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