Recreation swimming is a great time to be at the Dallas Aquatic Center! All pools, the slide, the diving board, the splash fountain, and the river are open. We also keep one lane of the lap pool open and the wade pool is open. This is the ideal time for youth and families to come and enjoy this fantastic facility and all it has to offer.
Recreation swimming is a scheduled open swim time available during specific scheduled hours.
| Type of Swim | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| No School Recreation Swim | Friday, October 10th | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Veterans Day Recreation Swim | Tuesday, November 11th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Thanksgiving Break Recreation Swim | Monday, November 24th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Thanksgiving Break Recreation Swim | Tuesday, November 25th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Thanksgiving Break Recreation Swim | Wednesday, November 26th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Thanksgiving Break Recreation Swim | Friday, November 28th | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Christmas Break Recreation Swim | Monday, December 22nd | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Christmas Break Recreation Swim | Tuesday, December 23rd | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Christmas Break Recreation Swim | Friday, December 26th | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Christmas Break Recreation Swim | Monday, December 29th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Christmas Break Recreation Swim | Tuesday, December 30th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Christmas Break Recreation Swim | Wednesday, December 31st | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Christmas Break Recreation Swim | Friday, January 2nd | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| MLK Day Recreation Swim | Monday, January 19th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| No School Recreation Swim | Friday, March 20th | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Spring Break Recreation Swim | Monday, March 23rd | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Spring Break Recreation Swim | Tuesday, March 24th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Spring Break Recreation Swim | Wednesday, March 25th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Spring Break Recreation Swim | Thursday, March 26th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Spring Break Recreation Swim | Friday, March 27th | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| No School Recreation Swim | Friday, April 10th | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| No School Recreation Swim | Friday, May 22nd | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Memorial Day Recreation Swim | Monday, May 25th | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Summer Recreation Swim Hours will begin June 15th, 2026
| Day of the Week | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |
| Friday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Please note that sometimes our Special Events or pool closures may interrupt the regularly posted schedules, or we may add a No-School & Holiday recreation swim times when school is out, so please check the website frequently. We do our best to make sure all information is up to date and correct, but unforeseen circumstances may interrupt regularly scheduled activities. Please watch the website for updates, or call the staff at 503.623.9715 if you have questions.
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Slide Rules
We have a minimum height requirement of 48" to ride the water slide. If a swimmer is under 48", they may pass a swim test to use the slide. Sorry, no double-riding, catching someone at the bottom of the slide, or persons over 250 pounds.
Rope swing available during recreation swimming times.
Please see all Pool Rules below for other rules that apply during recreation swimming.