Aquatics
Swimming is one of the most widely enjoyed recreational activities nation wide.
The sport can be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of the population from infants to senior citizens.
There are many different reasons that people swim. These include fitness, water safety, play,
or just a relaxing way to cool off during the hot summer. Many people with physical
limitations can perform well in the water. The goal of the Parks and Recreation Department is
to offer aquatic programs that will meet the needs of swimmers, whether a novice or one who
has world record dreams.
City Pools
All children under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
To prevent disease transmission, persons needing diapers must wear tight fitting waterproof
pants or a non-disposable swimsuit diaper. Elasticized waist and legs are required for both.
- 69 Bay Esplanade
- 462-6138
The Clearwater Beach Family Aquatic Center has a 6-lane Junior Olympic swimming pool with an
attached children's play area featuring a fiberglass frog slide, squirting water jets, a mushroom shaped
waterfall, and a 25' long tube slide for older swimmers. The pool area also features plenty of room
for sunbathing. Tables and chairs are available for patrons as well as two large umbrellas for escaping
from the hot sun.
See the FITS magazine
for programs.
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The Long Center
- 1501 N. Belcher Rd.
- 793-2320
The Roz & Dan Doyle Center for Aquatics has
an indoor Olympic-sized 50-meter swimming and diving facility at the Long Center. There is
also a separate 25-yard instructional / therapeutic pool with constant year round water
temperature ranging about 90 degrees. All aquatic facilities are ADA compliant.
See the FITS magazine for programs.
- 2400 Harn Boulevard
- 507 - 4065
Morningside's Junior Olympic-size pool has two 1-meter diving boards and a 10-foot Tube Slide.
The activity and training pools are gate enclosed for small children, ages 8 and under, to enjoy.
The training pool has play features, water sprays and water slides in approximately one foot of water.
Tables, chairs, showers and dressing rooms are available for patrons. This area has lots of shade with
a pavilion and shade canopy.
See the FITS magazine for programs.
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- 900 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave
- 462-6276
This is the place to be. There's a 5-lane, 25-yard lap pool with a 1-meter diving board, a 20-foot high 140-foot
long Tube Slide, and an Activity Pool. The Activity Pool is gate enclosed for small children, ages 8 and under, to
enjoy. The Activity Pool is 0 to 3 ft. deep and has play features, water sprays and a water slide in approximately
1-foot of water. There are shade umbrellas, lounge chairs, and tables for patrons comfort. Lockers,
shower and dressing rooms are available. All areas are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
See the FITS magazine for programs.
- 1426 S Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
- 462-6025
Ross Norton Pool’s makeover will begin later this fall. The existing 6 lane, 25 yard swimming pool is being refurbished with new
decking, pool surfacing, shade umbrellas, and landscaping. Two new pool areas are planned, an activity pool and a
plunge pool. The activity pool will have spray features and an aquatic playground. The plunge pool will have
a tube slide for fast fun.
See the FITS magazine
for programs.
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Open Swim
Dates vary for the seasonal pools. Most are open April through September. For more information, please contact the pool staff.
Swim lessons
All facilities teach swimming lessons. All instructors are trained and certified by
the American Red Cross learn to swim program. Lessons are available for ages 6 months
to adults for non-swimmers to lifeguard courses. Water Safety courses are available on
a limited basis. Complete schedules are available in the FITS program guide.
Pool Teams
Recreational Pool Team
Local pool teams offer the individual the opportunity
to learn the basic skills needed in competitive swimming. In addition to steady workouts,
the individual will be given various opportunities to display his or her skills in
recreational level competitions held at various city pools.
The Clearwater
Aquatic Team (CAT) is a year-round competitive swim program
under the United States and Florida Swimming organizations. The
program also includes CAT
Diving and CAT age group. For more information and a CAT handbook,
please call the CAT office at the Long Center, 791 - 9542.
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Pool Rentals
Clearwater Beach Family Aquatic Center, The Long Center, Morningside Pool, North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex,
and Ross Norton Complex are available for private parties when not open to
the public. A pool party is a great way to celebrate a birthday, graduation, company picnic, or
just for fun. Prices start at $200.00 for a 2.5 hour party. Lifeguards are provided.
For more information or to book a party call one of our pools.
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