Wittenberg Pool Schedule
Darwin E. Smith Aquatic Center - Wittenberg
In Collaboration with the Woodson YMCA
Pool Age & Guardian Requirement
Guardian must be 16 years old or older.
Children 5 Years Old and Under:
Must wear blue wristbands while in the aquatic center.
Guardians must be within arm’s reach at all times.
Children 11 Years Old and Under:
Guardians must provide supervision at all times
and must remain in the area being used.
Lap Pool
Reserved for competitive swimmers from 3:30-5:30pm weekdays during season. When room allows lap swimming available at the discretion of the swim coach.
Slide Pool
The slide and mushroom will be turned on whenever requested during all open swims. The slide may be closed 1/2 hour before all scheduled closing times.
Lap Swim
Includes any swimmer who demonstrates the ability to stay on task while swimming laps or water walking. No recreational swimming allowed at this time.
Open Swim
Anyone who meets the age and ability standard can swim anywhere. Pool doors open 15 minutes before scheduled opening times. Lap swimming is allowed at the discretion of the Head guard if space permits. Slide available during Wednesday & Friday afternoons. Also from 12-5pm on weekends.
The Aquatic Center maintains lost and found items for up to 2 weeks. The Aquatic Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Patrons need to provide their own locks.
*Advanced notice of groups larger than 15 people is appreciated.
- We supply toys for most of our afternoon and evening open swims. If interested, please ask a guard. No toys from home will be allowed. Lifeguards have the right to determine whether toys should be removed for any reason.
- Toys are not to be used in the shallow area of the combination pool only.
- No floatation suits or devices allowed.
- Swimsuits required. No cotton or denim shorts or T0shirts allowed.
- Children must be capable of using the water slide independently - no double riding or catching kids at the bottom of the slide.
- Lifeguards reserve the right to close the facility within 1 hour of normal closing time when low attendance doesn't warrant sticking out the full night.
- The pool may be cleared or even closed during cases of severe weather conditions for the safety of our patrons.
Locker rooms:
- Patrons 6 and older must use the gender appropriate locker room.
- Patrons are more than welcome to change in the private bathroom off the pool office.
- Phones or cameras of any kind are prohibited in the locker room.
Swim test:
- Swim tests are required for any patron under 14 years of age who wish to swim beyond the shallow-end rope.
- Swim tests are required for anyone under 48 inches tall who wishes to go down the slide.
What we offer:
- Wide variety of open swim and lap swim hours every day
- Slide, diving board, mushroom, and hot tub
- YMCA curriculum-based group swim lessons
- Private/semi-private swim lessons
