Ready to go pumpkin picking… at the pool? Join CBJ Parks & Rec for an extra helping of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 26 as Dimond Park Aquatic Center transforms into a floating pumpkin patch. Kids (and their guardians) can swim among the pumpkins, play games, and win prizes, before picking out a favorite pumpkin to decorate in the lobby and take home.

The pumpkin patch will be open for two sessions, from 2:30 – 4 p.m. and 4 – 5:30 p.m. The pool will be open for the first hour of each session, with the final thirty minutes 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 on Monday, October 14 at noon. Each session is open to 50 participants.

Looking for something spookier? Once the pumpkin patch closes for the day, DPAC will show A Nightmare Before Christmas on the floating screen at 6:15 p.m.—stay tuned for more details soon.

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

Both Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool and Dimond Park Aquatic Center will undergo scheduled closures in the month of October.

AGB will be closed each Thursday in October from 12:30 – 4 p.m.

DPAC will be partially or fully closed from October 3-5 while the pool hosts a swim/dive meet. The fitness deck will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 3. The rest of the facility will be closed from 8 a.m. on Friday, October 4 through end of day Saturday, October 5.

DPAC will reopen for regular hours on Sunday, October 6. As a reminder, the pool is currently operating with reduced hours and capacity on weekends.

To see the full schedule for both pools, visit juneaupools.org.

For questions, contact Aquatics Manager Terra Patterson at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839.

Juneau Pools is making a push to hire new lifeguards and eliminate a staffing shortage that is currently limiting pool hours and capacity. In addition to actively hiring for both full- and part-time positions, we’re offering a new training opportunity next month. Registration is now open for the October 16-19 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, October 7.

The class will take place on Wednesday, October 16 through Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily.

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 both full- and part-time positions, with early morning, daytime, and evening shifts available.

The class is open to a maximum of 15 people.

Prerequisites: Complete a pre-course session in the pool prior to the first day of class. 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 Seth Cayce at (907) 586-0839 or [email protected].

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of beginner and intermediate swim lessons for both preschool and youth age groups at Dimond Park Aquatic Center in September and October. Registration opens Friday, September 13 at noon through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab). Registrations will not be taken over the phone, in person, or in advance.

Please be aware that swimmers must meet the registration prerequisites to register for any classes beyond Level 1. Swimmers who have not attended a Juneau Pools swim lesson placement session or passed the preceding class within the last six months will not be able to register for upper level classes. To arrange a swim test, please contact Angie Randall at (907) 586-0839.

Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursday from September 24 through October 17. Class time slots are scheduled between 3:30 and 7 p.m. and are 30 minutes long. See the registration portal for a detailed class schedule.

This session offers Levels 1-3 for preschoolers and Levels 1-4 for youth. Preschool classes are open to children ages 3-5 and youth classes to ages 6-12. Visit juneaupools.org for detailed info about skill levels.

Classes cost $80 (+ tax) for 8 lessons. Scholarships are available; complete the online form by September 10 at noon to apply. If you have questions about scholarships, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected].

For more information, please contact Aquatics Manager Terra Patterson at (907) 321-6535 or [email protected].

Due to critical staffing shortages, Dimond Park Aquatic Center is implementing several changes to ensure swimmer safety while keeping the pool open to the community as much as possible. The following changes will go into effect Friday, September 6:

• Limited capacity: Pool capacity will be capped at 50 swimmers on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Reduced hours: The pool will close at 3 p.m. on Saturdays and at 4 p.m. on Sundays. Weekday hours will remain unchanged.
• Reduced equipment access: Diving boards and slides will be closed on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays.

These changes are temporary and will be called off as soon as staffing levels allow—currently estimated to be in November.

Please check the DPAC schedule before heading over to the pool to make sure you have the most current information about pool hours and availability. We appreciate your patience and look forward to returning to full operations in the near future.

Juneau Pools is actively hiring for both full-time and part-time positions. See openings and apply at bit.ly/careersCBJparks. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a lifeguard, Juneau Pools is offering a Lifeguarding Course from October 16-19—stay tuned for more details.

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