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Chair Yoga
Chair yoga classes are offered at Dimond Park Aquatic Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and general admission rates apply.
Class on May 28 and 30, June 18 and 20, July 9 and 11, and August 6 and 8 will take place at the Field House while the pool hosts summer camp. Field House and Pool Passes are accepted at their respective facilities.
Saturday class at the Field House is on a summer break and will return in the Fall.
For up-to-date event information, see the DPAC schedule and the Field House schedule.
Registration for Springboard Diving Lessons Opens June 21
Registration for Parks & Recreation’s diving lessons at Dimond Park Aquatic Center opens Friday, June 21 at noon online under the Juneau pools tab. The program costs $80 plus tax, and all participants must be 8 years of age or older.
Introductory and intermediate classes will be offered and both classes will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from July 9 to August 1. The introductory class meets from 6 – 6:45 p.m. and the intermediate class meets from 7 – 8 p.m.
The introductory class is designed for individuals with little to no prior diving experience and will focus on building confidence and mastering basic dives. The intermediate class is designed for divers who have mastered the basics and are ready to learn more advanced dives.
Ai Chi Aquatics Fitness Class
Ai Chi is offered at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center every Tuesday & Thursday from 6 - 7 a.m. This aquatic fitness class focuses on breathing with progressive resistance training to relax and strengthen the body. There is no additional fee to participate, the class is included with daily admission.
Summer Swim Lesson Registration is Open
Summer swim lesson registration is open through the Parks & Rec registration catalog for Parent Tot (6 months–3 years, with an adult), Preschool (3-5 years), and Youth (6-12 years). Registrations will not be taken over the phone or in person. Each session costs $70-80 depending on the number of classes in the session and classes are available at both Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool. For more information including available classes, schedules, and locations, go to the Juneau Pools tab in the registration catalog.
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. If you would like to schedule swim lesson level placement testing for your child, please contact us at 907-586-0839 x4148.
General Information
Lockers
Lockers at Dimond Park Aquatic Center require patrons to bring their own locks.
Recreation Pool Closed During Swim Lessons
Dimond Park Aquatic Center is currently hosting swim lessons. During these lessons the Recreation Pool will be closed to the public. Please consult the up-to-date schedule for dates and times that the Recreation Pool will be unavailable to the general public. If you have further questions please give us a call at 907-586-0839.
Juneau loves its pools!
From the renovation of the Augustus G. Brown Memorial Pool in downtown Juneau to expanded swim lessons and special activities, CBJ Parks & Recreation is working hard to deliver high-quality facilities and services to our community. While demand has always been high for these programs, more people than ever are eager to get back in the water following the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s an update on what we’re doing to make sure everyone in our community has access to Juneau’s pools and aquatic programs:
- Offering sign-on bonuses of up to $5,000 for difficult-to-fill positions
- Providing free swim passes to every employee in the Aquatics Division
- Offering free lifeguard certification courses to prospective employees
Since 2022, we’ve hired *45 new employees. This includes 9 swim instructors, 27 lifeguards and 14 aquatic attendants. *Several employees work more than one position.
- Replacement of boilers
- Replacement of water and wastewater plumbing
- Replacement of aquatic systems
- Resurfacing the leisure pool
- Replacement and updating of mechanical control systems
- Complete remodeling of locker rooms, including single-user showers and family changing room
- Refreshed sauna
- Remodeled lobby and reception areas
- New interior and exterior paint
- Replaced exterior stairs and sidewalks
- Asbestos abatement