Juneau Pools – City and Borough of Juneau

New Parent & Tot and Lil’ Swimmers Swim Lessons Starting November 1

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of swim lessons for Parent & Tot and Lil’ Swimmers at Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC) and Augustus Brown Swimming Pool (AGB) beginning November 1.

Registration opens Friday, October 24 at noon and will be accepted online only. Visit bit.ly/registerCBJparks and click the “Juneau Pools” tab to register and view the full schedule. Registration will not be accepted over the phone, in person, or in advance.

Parent & Tot

Parent & Tot swim lessons will be offered on Saturdays at both DPAC and AGB from November 1 through December 13. They are designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years and are divided into two groups: 6-18 months, and 18 months-3 years. Classes are 30 minutes long with start times at 9:15, 10:00, 10:15, and 11:00 a.m. The cost for the program is $60 plus tax.

Lil’ Swimmers

At DPAC, Lil’ Swimmers (ages 3–5 years) will run from November 1 through December 13 on Saturdays. Classes are 30 minutes long with start times at 10:45 and 11:30 a.m., also for $60 plus tax.

Scholarships are available; applications are due by Wednesday, October 22 at noon at bit.ly/ZGYCscholarship. Full lesson descriptions and level details can be found at bit.ly/CBJSwimLessons.

For questions, please contact Dimond Park Aquatic Center at (907) 586-2782 or Augustus Brown Pool at (907) 586-0839.

October 21st, 2025|

Juneau Pools Closed for Alaska Day and Swim/Dive Meet

Both Juneau pools will have closures and adjusted schedules October 17 & 18.

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC) will be closed Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 for a High School Swim/Dive Meet and will reopen on Sunday, October 19 with regular operating hours.

The Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool (AGB) will be closed on Friday, October 17 for Alaska Day and will reopen on Saturday, October 18 with regular operating hours.

To see full Juneau Pools schedules visit juneaupools.org. Please plan your visits accordingly and thank you for your understanding.

For questions, please contact CBJ Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226.

October 15th, 2025|

Fall Into Fun at DPAC’s Floating Pumpkin Patch on October 25

Ready to go pumpkin picking… at the pool? Join Juneau Parks & Recreation for an extra helping of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 25 as Dimond Park Aquatic Center transforms into a floating pumpkin patch. Kids (and their guardians) can swim among the pumpkins before picking out a favorite to decorate in the lobby and take home.

The pumpkin patch will be open for two sessions, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. and 2:15 – 4:15 p.m. The pool will be open for the first hour of each session, with the final hour dedicated to pumpkin decorating. Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session so you don’t miss out on pool time!

This event costs $20 per participant (including free accompanying admission for a parent/guardian. Registration opens online (bit.ly/registerCBJparks) on Thursday, October 16 at noon. Each session is open to 60 participants.

For questions, please contact Juneau Pools at (907) 586-0839.

October 8th, 2025|

Registration for preschool, youth and adult swim lessons opens August 22

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of swim lessons for preschoolers, youth, and adults at Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC) and Augustus Brown Swimming Pool (AGB) beginning in early September. Registration opens Friday, August 22, at noon and will be accepted online only at bit.ly/registerCBJparks — click the “Juneau Pools” tab to view the full schedule. Registration will not be accepted over the phone, in person, or in advance.

Scholarships are available; applications are due by Wednesday, August 20 at noon at bit.ly/ZGYCscholarship. Lesson descriptions and level details can be found at bit.ly/CBJSwimLessons.

At DPAC, Preschool Levels 1–3 (ages 3–5) and Youth Levels 1–4 (ages 6–12) will run from September 2-25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:15 and 7:00 p.m. The cost is $80 plus tax.

At AGB, Preschool Levels 1–3 (ages 3–5) and Youth Levels 1–4 (ages 6–12) will run from September 3 through September 29 on Mondays and Wednesdays between 4:15 and 6:45 p.m., also for $80 plus tax. Adult Swim Lessons (ages 13 and up) will be offered from September 3-22 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. The cost is $72 plus tax.

For questions, please contact Dimond Park Aquatic Center at (907) 586-2782 or Augustus Brown Pool at (907) 586-0839.

August 15th, 2025|

Register now for Juneau Pools lifeguard training class starting late July

Juneau Pools is hiring lifeguards for both full- and part-time positions—and offering a new training opportunity next month. Registration is now open for the July Juneau Pools lifeguarding class at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Participants who successfully complete the class will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years.

Register online via the Parks and Rec registration catalog (under the Juneau Pools tab). Registration closes on Monday, July 21.

The class will take place on Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27. Classes will be held July 24 & 25 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. and July 26 & 27 from 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Class fees are $250 for general participants but free for those who submit an application for employment as a Juneau Pools lifeguard by the end of the course. Both Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool are currently hiring lifeguards in full- and part-time positions, with early morning, daytime, and evening shifts available.

The class is open to a maximum of 10 people.

Prerequisites: Complete a pre-course session in the pool by July 22nd. The pre-course includes a 200-yard swim, brick retrieval from 10 feet, and treading water for 2 minutes. Must be 15 years old by the last day of class.

For more information, contact Dimond Parks Supervisor Seth Cayce at (907) 586-0839 or [email protected].

June 23rd, 2025|