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Swimming Pools:

‘Rowdy’ Gaines Olympic Pool
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, Florida 33880
(863) 291-5656

The ‘Rowdy’ Gaines Olympic Pool has an Olympic size (25 yards x 50 meters) competitive pool, which is 4 feet deep on each end and 6 1/2 feet in the middle. This pool has competitive starting blocks and is used for competitive swimming, swim instruction and recreational use. In addition, there is a separate diving well with (2) 1 meter and (2) 3 meter spring boards. The "Rowdy" Gaines Olympic Pool is heated and open year-round.

Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center Pool
801 Avenue T NE
Winter Haven, Florida 33881
(863) 291-5675

The Winter Haven Recreation & Cultural Center pool is an “L” shaped pool measuring 25 yards x 25 meters. The pool is used for swim instruction and recreational use from mid-May through August.

Aquatic Activities:

Adult Lap Swim

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 10 a.m - 1 p.m.

Fee: $2 Resident, $3 Non-resident

Aquatic Passes:

10 Time Punch Pass: $18 Resident, $27 Non-resident

20 Time Punch Pass: $30 Resident, $45 Non-resident

60 Time Punch Pas: $80 Resident, $111 Non-resident

Scuba Diving

Experience the world underwater as you never have before by becoming certified in SCUBA.  For more information and to register, call The Mermaid Dive Center at (863)288-3483 or visit www.mermaiddivecenter.com.