Aquatics | City of West Palm Beach, FL

Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center Aerial Photo

Come feel the sun on your face and enjoy the beauty of our outdoor space. The Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center located in Gaines Park is a full-service facility where everyone from kids to adults can come to swim, splash, and learn. Find the program perfect for you, whether you're learning how to swim, taking a water exercise class, or becoming a certified lifeguard.

General Aquatic Center Information

Aquatic Facilities Supervisor: Quoctu Duong
Main Line: (561) 804 - 4961
Address: 1501 N. Australian Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

The Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center located in Gaines Park is an 8-lane, 25 meter facility with two deep water slides, a wading pool, and a splash pad that is accessible from the pool deck and the park. The facility provides shaded areas and places for families to gather and take a break from their swimming. The facility is fully accessible and offers programming for all ages and abilities. Some programs include: Learn to Swim, Water Fitness, Water Safety Instructor, and American Red Cross Classes.

The City of West Palm Beach also partners with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County. The Drowning Prevention Coalition provides vouchers for free / reduced cost swim lessons for qualified children ages 2 to 12. For more information call Drowning Prevention Coalition at (561) 616-7068 or visit www.pbcgov.com/dpc.

Open and Lap Swim

Open and lap swimming is offered at the Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center for kids, adults, and families to enjoy. Pool hours may change based on demand.

Admission Fees

Resident Fees
$1.00	15 years old and under
$2.00	16 years old and older

Non-resident Fees
$1.00	15 years old and under
$2.50	16 years old and older

Summer Schedule

Fall Schedule

Learn to Swim Program

The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around water is to learn to swim. Drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 12 years old. The courses listed below are based on a combination of age, skills, and completion of prerequisites. If you are unsure of the proper level, please contact us at (561) 804-4961 to schedule a free assessment of your child's skills.

Swimming Lessons: Keeping Kids Safe in South Florida

Summer Learn to Swim

4 Day Per Week Courses
Day(s) Mondays through Thursdays
Session 1: June 3 - June 13, 2024	Registration Deadline: May 30
Session 2: June 17 - July 1, 2024	Registration Deadline: June 13
Times: 4:50 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
6:50 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
Fees: $45 Resident/ 8-day session
$55 Non-resident/ 8-day session
Min/Max: 4/6

Weekend Course
Day(s): Saturdays
Session: June 8 - July 27, 2024	Registration Deadline: June 6
Times: 9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
10:40 - 11:10 a.m.
11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fees: $45 Resident/ 8-day session
$55 Non-resident/ 8-day session
Min/Max: 4/6

Fall Learn to Swim

2 Day Per Week Courses
Day(s): Mondays and Wednesdays
Session 1: August 5 - August 28, 2024	Registration Deadline: August 1
Session 2: September 2 - September 25, 2024	Registration Deadline: August 28
Session 3: September 30 - October 23, 2024	Registration Deadline: September 25
Session 4: October 28 - November 20, 2024	Registration Deadline: October 23
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
6:50 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
Fees: $45 Resident/ 8- day session
$55 Non-resident/ 8-day session
Min/Max: 4/6

4 Day Per Week Courses	Registration Deadline: July 3
Day(s) Mondays through Thursdays	Registration Deadline: July 18
Session 1: July 8 - July 18, 2024
Session 2: July 22 - August 1, 2024
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
6:50 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
Fees: $45 Resident/ 8-day session
$55 Non-resident/ 8-day session
Min/Max: 4/6

Weekend Courses
Day(s): Saturdays
Session 1: August 3 - September 21, 2024	Registration Deadline: August 1
Session 2: October 5 - November 16, 2024	Registration Deadline: October 2
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
10:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fees: $45 Resident/ 8-day session
$55 Non-resident/ 8-day session
Min/Max: 4/6

Lifeguard Courses

At the Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center, we offer lifeguarding and water safety courses from trained professionals who will help you gain the skills and confidence necessary for providing care and instructions when it's needed most. Become certified or earn your recertification by registering for one of the courses below.

Lifeguarding Course - Blended Learning

Not sure about where to work this summer? Lifeguarding is a rewarding and fun summer job that also teaches communication skills and leadership to prepare you for college and beyond. You will also learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.

A portion of this course must be completed online prior to the first day of class.

Prerequisites:

Must be 15 years old or older.
Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing using the front crawl and breaststroke.
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
Complete the following in 1 minute and 40 seconds: surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object without the aid of swim goggles.

Length:

This course takes approximately 26 hours to complete.

Age:	15 year old and older
Fees:	$250 for Residents
	$305 for Non-residents
WebTrac #:	124140
Min. / Max. Enrollment:	6 / 12
Time:	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Session 1:	Saturdays, September 14 - 28, 2024
Registration Deadline:	September 3
For registration, contact Quoctu Duong at (561) 804-4961 (TTY: 800-955-8771).

Water Safety Today

This course presents information regarding various hazards of specific aquatic environments and how to avoid and respond to emergencies in and around water. Home and community pool safety education is also discussed. This course satisfies the Florida Statute requirement for foster families and individuals adopting a child.

Ages:	All ages
Dates:	Call (561) 804-4961 (TTY: 800-955-8771) for an appointment.
Fees*:	$15 for Residents
	$18.75 for Non-residents

CPR/AED/First Aid Courses

70% of drownings happen in the home! Hands-only CPR is not best in a case of a drowning because the person's primary problem is lack of oxygen. Full CPR with compressions and breaths saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR/AED is initiated, the greater the chances of survival. In fact, over 100,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year if CPR were performed early enough.

Ages:	12 and older
Dates:	Call (561) 804-4961 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to make an appointment.
Fees:	$50 for Resident CPR/AED
	$60 for Non-resident CPR/AED
	$60 for Resident CPR/AED/First Aid
	$75 for Non-resident CPR/AED/First-Aid
Min. / Max. Enrollment:	5 / 20

Red Cross Proud Participant in Centennial Campaign

Summer Schedule:	May 30 - August 8, 2024
Monday through Thursday:	9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday:	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday and Sunday:	Closed

Fall Schedule:	August 9 - November 27, 2024
Monday and Wednesday:	3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday:	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday:	Closed