Public Swimming Pools
The City of Jacksonville has 34 pools open to the public. Swim season runs late spring through late summer. Link to summer pool schedule.
Cecil Aquatics Center
The Cecil Aquatics Center is located at the Cecil Recreation Complex in Jacksonville's Westside. The indoor facility has an Olympic-size pool and an instructional pool, and open year-round.

Learn to Swim Programs
JaxParks offers a series of swim lessons for youth and adults. Classes are offered at JaxParks public swimming pools.
Important Water Safety Tips
JaxParks Aquatics Office provides safe and fun programs in our public pools and oceanfront parks. Activities range from swim lessons for all ages to aqua aerobics to family water safety month. Keep reading for all the exciting details.
Stroke Clinic
JaxParks Aquatics Office and Cecil Aquatics Center is offering free stroke clinics to help swimmers improve stroke techniques. Experienced swimmers clinic offered June 16 - 19, beginners offered June 30 - July 3, and all levels offered July 14 - 17. Fee is $40 per session. Select locations. Link to registration form for stroke clinic.
We're looking for a few good men and women to work at the City of Jacksonville public pools. Training available. Link to 2007-08 JaxParks Lifeguard Training Schedule
For Life Guard Information
Contact: Tara Totman, Aquatics Assistant Supervisor
ttotman@coj.net
Junior Lifeguard Camp
This unique aquatics program teaches children ages 11-15 water safety and rescue techniques. The camp is offered at two location; Hanna Park (Beaches) and the Cecil Aquatics Center (West Jacksonville).
Aqua Aerobics
Visit our Cecil Aquatics section for more information.
Oceanfront Parks
If the waves are more your style, JaxParks invites you to visit Hanna Park and Huguenot Park, the city's two oceanfront facilities. JFRD lifeguards are on duty only during the summer swim season.
For General Information
Contact: Aquatics Office
745-9630
4012 University Blvd., N.
Jacksonville, FL
jgregson@coj.net
For Swim Lessons, Swim Team, and Junior Life Guard Camp Information
Contact: Christa Wilson, Aquatic Programs Director
(904)745-9630
christaw@coj.net
For Cecil Recreation Complex Programs
(904) 573-3157
13611 Normandy Blvd.