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Class Descriptions

Adapted Aquatics

This class is for participants with disabilities currently registered in the recreation center Adult Day Program. For detailed information please contact the recreation center at 214-670-6266.

Adult Swim Lessons

It’s never too late to learn to swim! Swim lessons for adults emphasize water safety skills, basic swimming strokes and stroke refinement. Please inquire about Saturday classes.

Arthritis Relief

This class is designed for anyone with arthritis or related rheumatic diseases. The goals of this class are to reduce pain and stiffness, restore/maintain range of motion, improve balance, improve overall health and promote positive social interaction among participants.

Aqua Mix

If you are looking for variety in your workout, this class is for you. This class will rotate between several high energy workouts each day. The following are two of our featured routines:

  • Aqua Box

    Choreographed boxing and kick boxing moves are combined into effective stamina building routines that are designed to maximize water’s built in resistance. Class also includes a slower, flexibility enhancing Tai Chi cool down.

  • Circuit Workout

    This high intensity interval workout will put you through the paces as you rotate through stations that focus on improving strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.

Extreme Water Aerobics

This is a fast paced traditional water aerobics class with the main focus on cardio, muscle strength, and range of motion.

Open Swim

A non-structured time for self directed water activity or individual workout with a lifeguard on duty. Lap lanes will be available for lap swimming.

Parent-Tot/Toddler & Preschool Swim Lessons

The American Red Cross Learn to Swim program is offered for youth ages 6 months to 14 years. Parent-Tot / Parent-Toddler lessons for youth ages 6 months to 3 years prepare youth for increased success in the preschool and youth lessons while teaching parents the skills needed to introduce a child to the water in a safe and comfortable manner. Preschool lessons for children ages 3 to 5 guide youth through the basics of water adjustment and exploration and prepare them for increased success in youth lessons.

Salsa Splash

Let the rhythm of Latin music and moves help you burn unwanted calories, boost your physical endurance and improve your range of motion. This high energy cardio workout is a fun way to get your heart pumping.

Special Olympics Swim Team

For detailed information please contact the recreation center at 214-670-6266.

Splash & Tone

The perfect combination of gentle, yet effective aerobic exercises, muscle toning & strengthening, and posture improving exercises make this the perfect workout for those with arthritis, recovering from an injury, pregnant, and seniors.

Youth Swim Lessons

Instructors lead youth ages 5-14 through the process of perfecting swimming strokes and improving their water fitness, as well as incorporating safety skills with the American Red Cross Learn to Swim curriculum. Please see the swim lesson flyer for detailed level descriptions. Private swim lessons also available.

Dallas Family Waterpark

Helping Dallas youth learn to swim: The Teach a Child to Swim scholarship program

Drowning is the second leading cause of injury death of infants and children younger than 15 years old in the U.S. For every child who drowns, four children are hospitalized for near-drowning. Unfortunately, many families cannot afford the cost of swim lessons. You Can Help.

Donate to the Scholarship Fund

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department offers low cost swim lessons at locations throughout the city. For only $40, you can help us teach a child to swim. Your $40 donation will fund a two week session of swim lessons for one child. Swimming is a skill every child should learn. Swimming adds fun and fitness to a child’s life, and most importantly, may one day save their life.

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