Dive into Fun, Fitness, and Learning
NORD’s aquatics program offers something for everyone — from young beginners to seasoned swimmers. All pools are fully accessible and staffed with professional, friendly lifeguards to ensure a safe, welcoming experience.
Before your visit, please take a moment to review our Pool Rules for details on bathing attire, flotation devices, and safety requirements.
Summer Pool Season 2026
Pool Closures
For everyone’s safety, pools may temporarily close during bad weather. Following national aquatics standards, outdoor and indoor pools will close immediately if lightning or thunder is present and will reopen 30 minutes after the last sign of lightning or thunder.
Year-Round Pools - Hours of Operation
Gert Town Natatorium
George V. Rainey
Joe W. Brown Natatorium
Treme Natatorium
AP Sanchez Natatorium
Lap lanes are available all day at our year-round pools. Visit nordc.org/calendar for specific schedules and events
Swim Lessons
We are proud to offer American Red Cross Progressive Swim Lessons for all ages and levels.
View Summer 2026 Swimming Lesson Details
To Register:
- Select a class (red, white and blue button below).
- Click Sign In/Register
Note: You will need to sign in or create a Rec Trac profile in order to register.
Swim lesson registration opens online during the first week of each month. Lessons begin the following week and run for three consecutive weeks.
Parents and guardians should select their preferred class from the list of available offerings and complete all registration steps online. Once registration has been successfully completed, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided during registration.
Participants that do not show up to the first class day will be removed from the class. If you cannot attend all 6 swim lesson classes, please consider registering for another session.
Swim Lesson Levels:
Parent & Child: (Ages 6 months – 36 months)
Parent-guided course focusing on water orientation and comfort.
Level 1 (Nemo 1, Starfish 1, Dolphin 1, Shark 1)
For beginners with little or no swim experience. Swimmers may be nervous in the water and are learning to become comfortable putting their face in the water, floating, and moving through the pool with basic arm and leg movements.
Level 2 (Nemo 2, Starfish 2, Dolphin 2, Shark 2)
For swimmers with some experience who are comfortable entering and exiting the pool independently. Swimmers can submerge their face, glide on their front and back, and move through the water using basic swimming motions.
Level 3 (Nemo 3, Starfish 3, Dolphin 3, Shark 3)
For swimmers with basic swim skills who are ready to improve technique and endurance. Swimmers can float, tread water, retrieve objects underwater, roll between front and back floats, and swim at least 5 body lengths.
Level 4 (Starfish 4, Dolphin 4, Shark 4)
For advanced beginner swimmers who can use proper swim techniques and are ready to build strength and confidence. Swimmers can demonstrate freestyle and elementary backstroke, tread water for 1 minute, perform multiple kicks, and swim at least 15 yards.
Specialty Aquatic Programs
Pre-Lifeguard Training
An introduction to lifeguarding for future professionals. Includes rescue skills, first aid, and CPR. Free to participate.
Junior Lifeguard Program (Ages 11–14)
Prepares youth for future lifeguard certification through hands-on training and water safety education.
Water Aerobics (Ages 16+)
Low- and high-impact classes for a full-body, joint-friendly workout.
Swim Team (Ages 5–18)
A competitive, supportive program designed to build skill, discipline, and teamwork. Free to participate.