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Registration for DPAC Parent & Tot Lessons and Lil Swimmers opens February 28

Juneau Pools will offer a second spring session of Parent & Tot Lessons, along with the Lil’ Swimmers program for preschool beginners, on Saturdays in March and April at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Registration opens on Friday, February 28, at noon through the Parks & Recreation online registration catalog. Both will be offered on Saturdays from March 8 through April 18, with no class on April 5. Parent & Tot lessons, open to children ages 6 months to 3 years, will meet in two sessions: 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. for children 6 to 17 months old and 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. for children 18 to 35 months old. Each child must be accompanied in the pool by an adult, and children are required to wear swim diapers (available for sale at the front desk) during class. Lil’ Swimmers will meet in two sessions: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Both sessions are open to children ages 3 to 5 years. Lil’ Swimmers uses a non-traditional format to teach young beginners basic water skills. Both programs cost $60 plus tax. Learn more about the programs on the Juneau Pools website. For more information, please contact Aquatics Programming Coordinator Ellen Johnston at (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148 or [email protected].

 Healthy Bones Aquatic Fitness Class at AGB Starts March 4

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool is rolling out a new aquatic fitness class! Starting March 4, stop by the pool on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for an all-ages class designed to provide a gentle yet-effective workout for those seeking to improve strength and joint care. Through low-impact exercises in the water, participants will engage in movements that strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and reduce joint stress. The buoyancy of the water provides a safe and supportive environment, making it ideal for individuals with arthritis or those looking to prevent bone density loss. The class emphasizes posture, coordination, and overall mobility to help boost confidence and prevent falls. No registration is required—just show up with your swimsuit, towel, and water shoes (optional but recommended!). Regular pool admission applies, and pool passes are accepted.

Dimond Dash Super Sprint Relay Triathlon | April 27

Want to try a multisport race without committing to a full triathlon? Grab two friends and take on the Dimond Dash Super Sprint Relay Triathlon on Sunday, April 27, at Dimond Park! CBJ Parks & Recreation is partnering with Aukeman Triathlon to bring you this exciting team event. Each teammate will complete a 150-yard swim, 1.25-mile bike, and 0.5-mile run, combining for a total team time. Registration opens Tuesday, February 18, at noon, with early bird pricing of $60 per team through March 13. The event is open to ages 12+, with younger participants (ages 8-11) able to join by completing the Dimond Dash Training Camp in April. The training camp, designed for kids ages 8-15, helps build skills and confidence for multisport racing. Camp runs April 8-24 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Registration opens Tuesday, February 11. To learn more about the triathlon, training camp, gear, and registration, visit the Dimond Dash webpage.

Registration for Youth Springboard Diving Lessons is Now Open

Juneau Pools will offer introductory springboard diving lessons for young swimmers at Dimond Park Aquatic Center in March. Online registration is now open. The class will meet March 4 through March 20 on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 7 – 7:45 p.m. The cost is $72 + tax. This introductory class is designed for swimmers ages 6 – 11 with little to no prior diving experience. Participants will learn proper diving techniques, including approach, takeoff, flight, and entry. The focus will be on building confidence and mastering basic dives. Please note that participants must pass a swim test on the first day of class. The test includes 30 seconds of treading water and 25 yards (one pool length) of continuous swimming. For more information about lessons and activities at the pools, visit juneaupools.org.

Registration for Spring Swim Lessons Now Open

Juneau Pools is offering a new session of swim lessons for preschoolers, youth, adults, and Parent & Tot, beginning in February. Registration opens Friday, February 14 at noon through the Parks & Rec catalog—no phone, in-person, or early registrations. Scholarship applications are due by Wednesday, February 12 at noon. Parent & Tot lessons (ages 6 months – 3 years) will be held Saturdays from February 22 to March 29 at AGB for $60 + tax. Adult lessons (ages 13 & up) take place Wednesdays from February 26 to April 2, 7:15 – 8 p.m. at DPAC for $72 + tax. Preschool (ages 3-5) and Youth (ages 6-12) Levels 1-4 are offered at both pools, with AGB classes meeting Mondays and Wednesdays from February 24 to March 19 between 3:45 – 6:30 p.m. and DPAC classes meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 25 to March 20 between 4:15 – 7 p.m. for $80 + tax. Swimmers must meet prerequisites for Levels 2-4, and those who have not completed a Juneau Pools swim class or placement test in the last six months must schedule a swim test. To arrange one, contact Ellen Johnston at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148.

Save Money with the New Family Rate

Are you taking the whole family? Ask for the new family rate next time you visit the Juneau Pools, Treadwell Arena, or Dimond Park Field House. Family rates are valid for single admission only and taxes are included.

  • Open Swim: $22 for 2 adults and 3 youth/child
  • Open Skate: $25 for 2 adults and 3 youth
  • Open Turf or Track: $13 for 2 adults and 3 youth/senior

Chair Yoga

Chair yoga classes are offered at Dimond Park Field House on Saturdays and 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. Field House and Pool Passes are accepted at their respective facilities. For up-to-date event information, see the DPAC schedule and the Field House schedule.

Due to the popularity of class and the limited space available, pre-registration is now required for classes at DPAC. Registration opens each Friday at noon for the following week's classes. On the day of class, check-in at the front desk to pay or scan your pass before heading to the event room.

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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:

Like many communities across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to reduce operations. As a result, we had to lay off nearly all of our part-time employees, including all of our swim instructors and part-time lifeguards. Since resuming normal operations in 2022, we’ve been working hard to rebuild our team of over 100 aquatic professionals in a very challenging labor market. We’ve taken a number of steps to improve recruitment and retention, including:

  • 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.

As a maritime community, we believe that every child in Juneau should have an opportunity to learn how to swim, regardless of their ability to pay. Demand for swim lessons has always been strong, and it’s even greater now because swim lessons were suspended for almost two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, one of our two aquatics facilities has been closed for major repairs since April 2023, reducing the amount of space available for all programs, including swim lessons. We are currently offering as many lessons as possible while also accommodating other users like high school swim & dive teams, Glacier Swim Club, and the general public. In 2023 we have opened registration for 620 children to participate in swim lessons including winter, spring, summer, and fall sessions. This is an increase of 283 participants compared to 2022. While many of these sessions do not sell out, lessons for younger children sometimes fill up because these classes require a lower ratio of students to instructors. In response to this challenge of accommodating preschool-aged children in our swim lesson program, Aquatic Staff created a new program for beginner preschool swimmers this fall called Lil’ Swimmers. This program started In October with 48 spots available for registration to beginner swimmers aged 3-5 years old. When Augustus G. Brown Pool reopens in early 2024, we look forward to increasing the number of lessons being offered for children of all ages. Something that makes CBJ swim lessons so special is that every child can participate, regardless of their ability to pay. We are committed to keeping fees for swim lessons as low as possible (currently $10 per lesson). Plus our scholarship program can cover the entire cost of swim lessons, as well as things like pool passes and even swimsuits for eligible kids.
The Augustus G. Brown Memorial Pool in downtown Juneau closed in April 2023 for an $8 million renovation and is expected to reopen later this winter. Juneau’s first indoor pool was built over 50 years ago, and this project will ensure that it will continue to serve our community for decades to come. The work includes:

  • 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

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