JaxParks

Join our Aquatics Team and Become A Lifeguard, email bealifeguard@coj.net!

Quick Links

• Register for Swim Lessons 2026 TBD
• S.P.L.A.S.H. Squad
• Map of Open Pools 
• Splash Pads
• Learn-to-Swim Schedule

2026 Outdoor Pools 

Stay Cool in the Pool this summer! Make this another amazing summer by spending plenty of time in one of our outdoor pools.

 The following pools are open:

·         Andrew Jackson High School - 128 W. 30th St., 32206

·         Baldwin Middle/High School - 345 Chestnut St., 32234

·         Blue Cypress Park - 4012 University Blvd., N., 32277

·         Cecil Aquatic Center - 13611 Normandy Blvd., 32221

·         Charles Clark Pool- 8739 Sibbald Rd., 32208

·         Emmett Reed Park - 1093 W. 6th St., 32209

·         Eugene Butler Pool - 900 Acorn St., 32209

·         Fletcher High School - 700 Seagate Ave., 32266

·         Fort Caroline Pool - 14131 Ferber Rd., 32277

·         Golfair Park Pool (C.T. Brown) - 4415 Moncrief Rd., 32209

·         Grand/Johnnie Walker Park - 2740 Division St., 32209

·         Highlands Middle School - 10913 Pine Estates Rd., 32218

·         Julius Guinyard Park – 1358 Jefferson St., 32209

·         Lake Shore Middle School Pool – 2519 Bayview Rd., 32210

·         Mandarin High School - 4831 Greenland Rd., 32258

·         Oceanway Park - 12215 Sago Ave. W., 32218

·         Paxon High School - 3413 W. 5th St., 32254

·         Pine Forest (Henry T. Jones Park)  - 2335 Gattis Ln., 32207

·         Ribault High School - 5820 Van Gundy St., 32208

·         Riverside High School - 1200 S. McDuff Ave., 32205

·         Robert F. Kennedy Pool - 1139 Ionia St., 32206    

·         Samuel Wolfson High School - 7000 Powers Ave., 32217

·         Sandalwood High School - 2750 John Promenade Blvd., 32246

·         Terry Parker High School - 7301 Parker School Rd., 32211

·         Thomas Jefferson Park - 390 N. Jackson Ave., 32220

·         Westside High School - 5530 Firestone Rd., 32244

·         Woodland Acres/ Warrington Park - 8200 Kona Ave., 32216

 ·        Carvill Park - 1302 Carvill Ave., 32208       

Cecil Aquatics Center 

Summer 2026 Swim Lessons

Summer hours will change to 7AM - 10AM and 1PM - 6PM for regular patrons starting June TBD. Summer hours will end on August TBD. These hours do not apply to members.

First session

• Week 1: June 8 - 12
• Week 2: June 15 - June 18 (No class June 19)

Second session

• Week 1: June 29 - July 2
• Week 2: July 6 - 10

Third session

• Week 1: July 20 - 24
• Week 2: July 27 - 31

Summer Swim at Cecil Aquatic Center:

• Monday through Friday: Lap Swim Only 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.; Open Swim 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.; Swim Lessons 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (closed to non-members); (Maintenance Break 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.); Open Swim 1 p.m. – 6 p.m; Swim lessons 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (closed to non-members)
• Saturday: Open Swim 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; (Maintenance Break 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.); Open Swim 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sunday Open Swim 1 p.m. – 6 .p.m.

Splash Pads

Splash around in any of our 16 locations around town.

• Splash Pads will open the first weekend in May this year through the last weekend in October
• Open daily from 10 am - 7 pm

Locations

Due to unforeseen circumstances splash pads may be off/closed for a limited time during the season for maintenance or weather related issues.

2026 Swim Lessons

Registration 
 Fees:$60 per two week session.

Times: Classes taught Monday - Thursday with Fridays as make-up days when needed.

Aqua Tots- ages 3 to 5

Participants learn basic swimming and water safety skills.

Youth Swim- ages 5 to 13

Participants are placed in classes based on skill level. Activities range from water acclimation to competitive swimming strokes.

Teen Swim- ages 13 to 18

Same as youth swim.

Adult Swim- ages 21 and up

Placement is based on skill level and water acclimation.

Click here for the Learn-to-Swim Schedule

2026 Aquatics is Hiring soon!
 
 Whether you are a newcomer to lifeguarding or an experienced professional, your skills are invaluable to us. Join our Pool team and explore one of our available positions.

• Lifegaurds - $15 per hour | Returning Lifeguards - $15.50
• Assistant Pool Manager - 16.50 per hour
• Pool Manager - $17.00 per hour
• District Coordinator - $17.00 per hour

For more information, call 904-255-6777 or 904-255-4271 or email bealifeguard@coj.net.

Become a Lifeguard

Join our JaxParks Aquatics team and become a lifeguard.

All those planning to participate will need to be able to complete three prerequisite skills.

• 200 yard swim
• 2 minutes of treading water without using hands
• Retrieving a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the diving well.

$15 per hour starting pay for new lifeguards!

Please come prepared to swim. Participants may bring a change of clothes and snacks. Paper to take notes is recommended. Additional hiring information will be given upon completion of training class.

* This training is for potential COJ pool lifeguard employment.
 * Additional classes may be added, please check back here for updates.
* Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please contact Disabled Services at VM 255-5466, TTY 255-5475, or email your request to KaraT@coj.net.

Lifeguard Training Dates: 

JaxParks Aquatics Office 

Call us at (904) 255-6777
JaxParks Aquatics Office, 4012 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL  32277