City of Savannah opening swimming pools for summer. Here's the schedule and where to find them (2024)

The city of Savannah's Recreation and Leisure Services Department will open all four city pools on Tuesday and host an array of aquatic programs for residents this summer, including swim lessons, water aerobics classes, junior lifeguard classes, lap swimming, and swim teams. "We have a bunch of activities to keep our young people tired and busy," Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said. "We realize that keeping young people busy, active, engaged, and tired is a tremendous opportunity for us to reduce what we know is a noticeable trend of criminal activities at night involving young people." The city will host a Summer Kick-Off Pool Party on Wednesday at the Daffin Park Pool, with food, drinks, and a DJ, to celebrate the beginning of summer vacation. The party starts at 3:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The city of Savannah owns and operates four pools: The Daffin Park Pool (1301 E. Victory Drive)Tompkins Community Center Pool (2333 Ogeechee Road) Bowles C. Ford Park Pool (1900 Stiles Ave.)W.W. Law Pool (900 E. Bolton St.) Over the summer, all city pools will operate Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and reopen from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, pools will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Daffin Park Pool and Bowles C. Ford Pool will also be open on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Junior Lifeguard ClassJunior lifeguarding classes for youth ages 12 to 14 who want to learn what it's like to be a lifeguard will be offered. Participants can strengthen their swimming skills and team building and understand the importance of pool safety. Classes are May 18 and 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Daffin Park pool.Swim LessonsCommunity members of all ages can learn to swim at four pools across Savannah for just $25. There are 15 slots available per session and four for our tiny tots, ages 3-5, per session. The majority of swim sessions are for youth ages 3-16. The city also offers two adult sessions, a morning slot at Daffin Park and an evening slot at Tompkins Pool. Saturday classes are also available at Daffin Park only. Residents can register at Daffin Park on May 19 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration will continue until classes are filled. Summer Kick-Off Pool PartyThe city will start the summer with a pool party on May 29 at 3:30 p.m. at the Daffin Park Pool. Food, drinks, and a DJ will be provided to celebrate the beginning of summer vacation. City staff will announce summer programming, host a safety demonstration, and join residents in pool activities. Swim TeamsSwim teams are a great way for youth to grow their love for water sports and become confident swimmers. The city welcomes everyone ages 6 to 18 to join. Daffin, Bowles C. Ford, Tompkins, and W.W. Law pools are accepting swimmers. Residents are encouraged to sign up at the pool most convenient for them starting on Tuesday. Practice will be held Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at all pools. Meets are scheduled for June 28 and July 12.Lap SwimmingStarting June 4, community members are invited to the Daffin Park Pool for lap swimming every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Water Aerobics Water aerobics is a fun and healthy way for residents ages 17 and up to spend their afternoons this summer. Classes will run from June 3 to Sept. 1, every Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Daffin Park Pool. All information regarding the city's aquatics and swimming programming and information on pools can be found at savannahga.gov/aquatics. TRENDING STORIESSavannah leaders looking to expand alcohol to-go cup zone downtownGeorgia murder suspect on the run captured after authorities surround his hotel room, deploy gasAuthorities warn residents of phone scam targeting South Carolina residents