Aquatics

Reservations Required in Both Pools, All Areas

Please reserve the pool area you would like to recreate in.

Reservation Links:

Open recreational swimming is allowed at this time. Lap swimming and use of the hot tub and current channel by individuals is permitted. Lap pool schedule is below. Please view the pool schedule for current water aerobics offerings.

Pool Hours:

  • Monday - Friday
  • 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday
  • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

The Lap Pool will be CLOSED for a Durango Swim Club swim meet:

  • March 26, 3 - 7 p.m. and 
  • March 27, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Pool Schedules - Updated 2/3/2021

Please continue to follow COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions (see below).

Find hours for the Durango Community Recreation Center on the Recreation Center home page.

Swim Lesson

Group Swim Lessons

Registration will begin on April 5, 2021 for both the June and July group swim lessons.  The June/July sessions will begin June 7, with morning and evening lessons available.  To select here to register online

Private Swim Lessons

The Durango Community Recreation Center now has an easy way to request a private swim lesson with the new online Private Swim Lesson Request Form.  PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND, THERE IS CURRENTLY A WAITLIST FOR PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS.

Please Adhere to the Following Rules and Restrictions:

  • All children under 14 must have a parent in the water. The parent/guardian will be responsible for ensuring themselves and their children maintain the required six feet of social distancing from other swimmers. 
  • All customers entering the aquatics area during open swim, including those who do not intend to swim or be in the water, must pay the daily entry fee or have their pass scanned.   
  • There is a capacity limit for the leisure pool area. This includes the hot tub, leisure lap lanes and lazy river. Once the leisure pool reaches capacity, Guest Services will add waiting customers’ names and party on a list to enter when capacity limits allow.
  • Due to capacity requirements, customers are asked to limit their time in the facility to 90 minutes. 
  • Patrons may enter the facility and aquatics area at the designated Family/Open Swim time. All individuals must leave the leisure pool at the end of Family/Open Swim.
  • Masks are required in the Recreation Center including the aquatics area and may be removed when entering the water.
  • Pool toys will be in operation. The water slide and diving boards will remain closed at this time. 

For more details call the Guest Services staff at (970) 375-7300

  1. COVID-19 Guidelines
  2. Hours & Schedules
  3. Pool Rules
  4. Aquatic Programs
  5. Pool Stats

Please Adhere to the Following Rules and Restrictions:

  • All children under 14 must have a parent in the water. The parent/guardian will be responsible for ensuring themselves and their children maintain the required six feet of social distancing from other swimmers. 
  • All customers entering the aquatics area, including those who do not intend to swim or be in the water, must pay the daily entry fee or have their pass scanned.   
  • There is a capacity limit for the leisure pool area. This includes the hot tub, leisure lap lanes and lazy river. Once the leisure pool reaches capacity, Guest Services will add waiting customers’ names and party on a list to enter when capacity limits allow.
  • Due to capacity requirements, customers are asked to limit their time in the facility to 75 minutes. 
  • Masks are required in the Recreation Center including the aquatics area and may be removed when entering the water.
  • The pool toys, water slide, and diving boards will remain closed at this time. 

For more details call the Guest Services staff at (970) 375-7300