Rec Center Pool
Pool Overview
Dive into fun at the Rec Center Pool! Our main pool features a 25-yard, six-lane layout, ideal for lap swimming, recreational swims, swimming lessons, and water aerobics. With depths ranging from 3 1/2 to 6 feet and an average temperature of 84 degrees, it’s perfect for swimmers of all levels.
The wading pool, designed for young children and their parents, offers a safe environment with depths of 2 to 2 1/2 feet and a cozy 90-degree average temperature.
After a swim or workout, unwind in our hot tub, accommodating up to 10 people at a relaxing 104 degrees.
Join us for a splashing good time at the Evanston Rec Center!
Swim & Play
Lap Pool
Our main pool is a 25 yard, six-lane pool that is used for lap swimming, rec swims, swimming lessons, and water aerobics classes. The minimum depth is 3 1/2′ maximum depth is 6′.
The average temperature is 84 degrees
Wading Pool
Our wading pool is designed for younger children and their parents and is used for rec swims and swimming lessons. The minimum depth is 2′, and the maximum depth is 2 1/2′
The average temperature is 94 degrees
Hot Tub
Our hot tub accommodates up to 10 people.
The average temperature is 104 degrees
Pool Hours
Open Swim Hours
Day
Rec Swim
Monday – Friday
7pm – 8:30pm
Saturday
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Sunday
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Lap Swim Hours
Day
Lap Swim
Monday – Friday
5:30am – 7:25am
10am – 1:30pm
4pm – 6pm
Saturday
10am – 1:25pm
Sunday
11am – 1:25pm
Water Aerobics Hours
Day
Water Aerobics
Monday – Friday
Mon, Weds, Fri
9:15am -10am
6pm – 6:45pm
Saturday
Not available
Sunday
Not available
Wade Pool Hours
Day
Wade Pool
Monday – Friday
10am – 1:30pm
7pm – 8:30pm
Saturday
1:30pm – 4pm
Sunday
1:30pm – 4pm
Group Swim Lessons
Make a splash swimming lessons at the Evanston Rec Center! We offer comprehensive lessons for all ages, starting from infants as youth as 6 months to 3 years, children 4 years and up, and even adults. Our program includes 10 levels of instruction, ensuring that everyone from beginners to advanced swimmers can improve their skills. Join us to build confidence, enhance safety, and enjoy the water with our expert-led swimming lessons.
- Fall Session 1 September 3-26
- Fall Session 2 October 1-24
- Fall Session 3 October 29 - November 26 (*no class Oct 31st)
$5 Discount if paid by the Thursday before classes begin.
NOTES TO PARENTS:
We DO NOT guarantee that every child will pass every level every time. You should reasonably expect your child to repeat most levels several times. Children will only be passed to the next level when they consistently demonstrate all skills of their current level.
Any class that does not have a minimum of 4 students may be canceled.
All spectators are asked to remain in the designated spectator area during swim lessons.
If not enough patrons sign up a credit will be placed on your Rec Center account.
Current Classes
Parent - Child Class
6 Months to 3 Years Old
Parents and children learn together to increase a child’s comfort level in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. All levels require a parent or other caregiver to accompany the child in the water.
THESE CLASSES DO NOT TEACH INFANTS TO SWIM.
Parent & Child Level 1 (PC1)
$35
Mon-Thur | 10:00am – 10:30am
Provides experiences and activities for children to learn develop comfort in the water
Preschool Swimmers
4 and 5 year olds
Children must be four years old before the beginning of the session that they register for – NO Exceptions! Preschool-age children are taught basic aquatic safety and swimming skills while increasing their comfort level in and around the water. As in all Swimming and Water Safety courses, your child will always know that it’s safety first.
Preschool Aquatics Level 1 (Pre1)
$35
Tues & Thur | 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills.
Preschool Aquatics Level 2 (Pre2)
$35
Tues & Thur | 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water.
Preschool Aquatics Level 3 (Pre3)
$35
Tues & Thur | 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Helps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water.
Preschoolers who pass Preschool Aquatics Level 3 may register for Learn to Swim Level 2 with Aquatics Supervisor Approval. They do not need to take Learn to Swim Level 1.
Learn to Swim
6 year olds and up
Learn-to-Swim courses are based on a logical, six-level progression that helps swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop their water safety, survival, and swim skills.
Learn to Swim Level 1 (LTS1)
$35
Tues & Thur | 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Introduction to water skills. Helps participants feel comfortable in the water.
Learn to Swim Level 2 (LTS2)
$35
Tues & Thur | 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Fundamental Aquatic Skills. Gives participants success with fundamental skills.
Learn to Swim Level 3 (LTS3)
$40
Tues & Thur | 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Stroke Development. Builds on the skills developed in LTS2 (level 2) through additional guided practice in deeper water.
Learn to Swim Level 4 (LTS4)
$40
Tues & Thur | 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Stroke Improvement. Develops further confidence in the skills learned and improves other aquatic skills.
Learn to Swim Level 5 (LTS5)
$40
Stroke Refinement. Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.
Private Swim Lessons
Each session includes four (4) classes over a two (2) week period. Each class is 30 minutes. Times can be scheduled anytime between 4:30pm – 7:00pm.
- Fall Session 1 September 3-12
- Fall Session 2 September 17-26
- Fall Session 3 October 1-10
- Fall Session 4 October 15-24
- Fall Session 5 November 5-14
- Fall Session 6 November 19 - Dec 3
Current Classes
Private Lessons
Evening Classes
Tues & Thur | 4:30pm – 7:00pm (*multiple time slots available)
*Four (4) classes | Two (2) week session
*Each class is 30-45 minutes.
Fee: $80 per student, $40 each for two students. Maximum of 2 students.
*please provide a minimum of 24 hours notice for cancellation of your lesson
Minimum age is 4 years old.
Children must swim at the same level to be registered together for the same private lessons. Class availabilty is limited. Early registration is recommended.
Classes must be scheduled in advance. Call the Recreation Division Manager to reserve your time at 789-1770.
Lifeguard Training
Ages 15+
Looking for a great job? American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the perfect place to start. Lifeguarding is an exciting position where you work as part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water. You could save a life too!
Prerequisites: Be able to swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke, 2-minute tread, 15 yard underwater swim, and retrieve a brick in 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Days: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: TBA
Ages: 15 years and older
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fee: $110
Fee eligible for reimbursement, if hired by EPRD
Step into Swim
Evanston Recreation Center is happy to announce we have received a grant from Step Into Swim, a nationwide initiative dedicated to creating safe swimmers. With this grant, we will be able to offer one free session of group swimming lessons per child during the summer.
Call 789-1770 to get your child registered
Classes start June 3rd
High Altitude Swim Club (HASC)
HIGH ALTITUDE SWIM CLUB (HASC) HASC provides year round coached workouts for youth swimmers in Uinta County, focusing on competition, fitness, and fun. HASC is a USA sanctioned club.
Fall Session 1: September 3-30
Fall Session 2: October 1-30
Fall Session 3: November 4-27
Monday: 5:30 – 7:00pm (High School)
Tuesday – Thursday: 4:00-5:30pm (Rec Center)
Register at the Rec Center
Fees
2 days per week
$55
4 days per week
$75
Call Kim at 789-1770 with any questions