Pool Hours, Schedule, and Programs

Parks and Recreation manages four outdoor and two indoor pools to serve the citizens of Columbia.

Note: All facilities are subject to early closings if low attendance, weather warrants, or if reserved for a special program. All outdoor facilities will remain closed whenever projected high temperatures for the day are below 75 degrees.

SWIM HOTLINE

Call 874-7663 for updated
facility closings and openings

MAY - SEPTEMBER 2012
ARC Water Zone	Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center	Hickman Pool	Lake of the Woods Pool	Douglass Family Aquatic Center	Little Mates Cove at Twin Lakes Rec Area
MAY	MAY	MAY	MAY	MAY	MAY
See ARC web page	Opening Day May 25 12-6pm	LESSONS ONLY	Opening Day May 30 12-5:30pm	Opening Day May 30 1-7pm	Opening Day May 30 10:30am-5:30pm
	Open May 26-28 12-6pm		M, W, Sa, Su 12-5:30pm Tu, Th, F 1:30-7pm	Sun 1-6pm Mon-Sat 1-7pm	Sun 12-5pm M, T, W, Th, Sat 10:30am-5:30pm Fri 10:30am-6:30pm
	Open for Season May 29 M-F 12-7pm Sa, Su 12-6pm		M, W, Sa, Su 12-5:30pm Tu, Th, F 1:30-7pm	Sun 1-6pm Mon-Sat 1-7pm
JUNE/JULY	JUNE/JULY	JUNE/JULY	JUNE/JULY	JUNE/JULY	JUNE/JULY
See ARC web page	M-F 12-7pm Sa, Su 12-6pm	LESSONS ONLY	M, W, Sa, Su 12-5:30pm Tu, Th, F 1:30-7pm	Sun 1-6pm Mon-Sat 1-7pm	Sun 12-5pm M, T, W, Th, Sat 10:30am-5:30pm Fri 10:30am-6:30pm
Closed July 28 - Aug 5 for annual maintenance July 4: 11am-5:30pm	M-F 12-7pm Sa, Su 12-6pm		M, W, Sa, Su 12-5:30pm Tu, Th, F 1:30-7pm	Sun 1-6pm Mon-Sat 1-7pm
	July 4: 12-5pm		July 4: Closed	July 4: 12-5pm	July 4: 12-5pm
AUGUST	AUGUST	AUGUST	AUGUST	AUGUST	AUGUST
See ARC web page	M-F 12-7pm Sa, Su 12-6pm Last Week Day Aug 17	CLOSED	M, W, Sa, Su 12-5:30pm T, Th, F 1:30-7pm	Sun 1-6pm Mon-Sat 1-7pm	Sun 12-5pm M, T, W, Th, Sat 10:30am-5:30pm Fri 10:30am-6:30pm
Closed July 28 - Aug 5 for annual maintenance	Open 12-6pm Aug 18, 19, 25, 26		M, W, Sa, Su 12-5:30pm T, Th, F 1:30-7pm	Sun 1-6pm Mon-Sat 1-7pm
Closed July 28 - Aug 5 for annual maintenance	Closed Aug 20-24, 27-31		Last Day Aug 5	Last Day Aug 12	Last Day Aug 12
SEPTEMBER	SEPTEMBER	SEPTEMBER	SEPTEMBER	SEPTEMBER	SEPTEMBER
See ARC web page	Open 12-6pm Sept 1, 2, 3	LESSONS ONLY	CLOSED FOR SEASON	CLOSED FOR SEASON	CLOSED FOR SEASON
See ARC web page	CLOSED FOR SEASON After Labor Day	LESSONS ONLY	CLOSED FOR SEASON	CLOSED FOR SEASON	CLOSED FOR SEASON

Pool Programs

Little Swimmers Playtime

Come enjoy the play structure and zero depth area at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center or come to Little Mates Cove and enjoy the kiddie water park during a time specifically reserved for little ones and an adult playmate. Daily admission fee is required for all paticipants which includes all little ones and their adult playmates. This activity is for ages 10 and under with an adult (16 years or older).

EVENT BY	DAY	DATE	TIME	LOCATION	PRICE
Drop In	Mon-Thurs	Jun 4-Aug 16	10:45-11:45am	AOFAC	$1
Drop In	Mon-Thurs	Jun 4-Aug 16	5:30-6:30pm	LMC	$1

Photo of Albert-Oakland water play area
Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center

Douglass Family Aquatic Center

Little Mates Cove Family Night Special

Spend time with family, make friends and enjoy dinner. Normal admission fees apply.

EVENT BY	DAY	DATE	TIME	LOCATION
Drop In	Fri	Jun 8	5-7:00pm	LMC
Drop In	Fri	Jul 13	5-7:00pm	LMC
Drop In	Fri	Aug 10	5-7:00pm	LMC

Teen Night

Location: Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, 1900 Blue Ridge Road
Looking for a place to go on Friday nights? Join us for a fun-filled night of music, swimming, and dancing in a drug and alcohol free environment.

CLASS #	DAY	DATE	TIME	AGE	PRICE
319409-01	Fri	Jul 13	8:30-10:30pm	10-15	$2

Adult Lap Swim Only

Location: Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, 1900 Blue Ridge Road
This is a time for adults (16 and older) to enjoy lap swimming or water walking outside in the fresh summer air at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center. Lap swimming takes place during Little Swimmers, but in a separate pool.

EVENT BY	DAY	DATE	TIME	AGE	PRICE
Drop In	Mon-Thurs	Jun 4-Aug 16	10:45-11:45am	16 & older	$1

Note: Two lap lanes during swim lessons will be reserved for lap swimmers. Swim lesson take place Jul 23-Aug 2.

Pooch Plunge at Albert-Oakland
Family Aquatic Center

Mary Goldstein Water Safety Day

Location: Hickman Pool , 1104 N. Providence Road
Jumpstart to a safe summer in and around the water! This clinic will feature four stations to reinforce safe habits, skills and fun water games. Registration required, as space is limited.

CLASS #	DAY	DATE	TIME	AGE	PRICE
316902-01	Sun	May 6	4-6pm	4-10	FREE

Lap Lanes at Albert-Oakland
Family Aquatic Center

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