Aquatic Activities
Brevard County Park Operations provides a variety of Aquatic activities for individuals, including Swim Lesson, Lap Swim, Open Swim, and special events.
For more information call (321) 302-1658.
Pool Locations
Dr. Joe Lee Smith Aquatic Center
419 Washington Ave.
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 433-4407
25-yard pool, open year-round with heaters.
Pool Hours
Open swim
Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lap swim
Sunday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
McLarty Park Aquatic Center
790 Barton Blvd.
Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 635-7895
25-yard pool, open year-round with heaters.
Pool Hours
Lap swim
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (starts August 26th)
Friday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open swim
Saturday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Swim Lessons
Session | Days | Dates | Age and Time |
---|---|---|---|
Session 1 | Tuesday and Thursday | January 21 - February 13 |
Youth |
Session 2 | Tuesday and Thursday | February 18 - March 13 |
Youth |
Session 3 | Tuesday and Thursday | March 25 - April 17 |
Youth |
Session 4 | Tuesday and Thursday | April 22 - May 15 |
Youth |
Session 5 | Monday - Thursday | May 19 - 29 |
Youth |
Session 6 | Monday - Thursday | June 2 - 12 |
Preschool Youth |
Session 7 | Monday - Thursday | June 16 - 26 |
Preschool Youth |
Session 8 | Monday - Thursday | June 30 – July 10 |
Preschool Youth |
Session 9 | Monday - Thursday | July 14-24 |
Preschool Youth |
Session 10 | Monday - Thursday | July 28- August 7 |
Preschool Youth |
Session 11 | Tuesday and Thursday | August 12 - Sept 4 |
Youth |
Session 12 | Tuesday and Thursday | Sept 9 – October 2 |
Youth |
Session 13 | Tuesday and Thursday | October 7 – 30 |
Youth |
Session 14 | Tuesday and Thursday | November 4 - 25 |
Youth |
Swim Lessons
Brevard County Parks and Recreation offers American Red Cross swim lessons at McLarty Park Aquatic Center.
Water Babies 30-minute class for 6 months- 3 years old. Must have adult in pool with child.
Preschool 30-minute class for 3 years- 5 years old
Youth 45-minute class for 6 years- 16 years old
Private lesson 30-minute class for 3 years old and up
Adult lesson is schedule as a private lesson and are done on instructor availability.
School year sessions run Tuesday and Thursday for 4 weeks between August and mid-May. Summer session run Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks between late May and July.
Pool Rules
- Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.
- All patrons must pay the daily fee in accordance with Brevard County Parks and Recreation.
- Swimmers under 18 years of age shall be required to take a standard swim test prior to participating in aquatic activities at the aquatic centers.
- Non- swimmers are required to wear a floatation device. They may not use any floatation device that is not US Coast Guard approved.
Additional Pool Rules will be posted at aquatic center.