GPCRC NATATORIUM – Currently under COVID-19 restrictions
NATATORIUM:
The Lap Pool and Leisure Pool are open to families and individuals. Pre-registration to reserve a specific time to swim is required through our website (see above)
- Time slots are available in one-hour increments.
- The Lazy River and the Water Slide are open but, Children’s Play Structure, Steam Room and Sauna will remain closed.
- The Hot Tub / Spa is open on a first come/first serve basis to patrons with a zone registration. Three people will be allowed at a time, more if they are a family unit.
- The number of patrons allowed in the Leisure Pool area including the Lazy River will be limited to 10 per time slot with appropriate social distancing in the pool.
- The number of patrons allowed in the Lap Pool will be limited to 1 per lane or 4 people.
- Family Changing Rooms and Locker Rooms are open, but all lockers remain unavailable.
- The Playground is open to a limit of 10 people at a time on Fridays Saturdays and Sunday only with a leisure pool reservation.
- Parent/Child, Private and Family Swim Lessons along with Learn to Dive programs are available.
NEW SWIM PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE! For more information on what our programming looks like during this time please click here.
Come make memories at the Grand Park Community Recreation Center Natatorium!
Our pool features a 20-foot loop slide, a lazy river, children’s play structure, diving board, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a 4 lane lap pool.
Hours & Schedule
SWIMMING POOL HOURS – Please visit our COVID-19 update page to see our current restrictions and hours of operation.
Monday – Friday
6 a.m. – 7:00pm (cleaning closure noon – 1:00pm)
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
9 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Slide now open upon request!
Sauna, Steam Room & Play Feature remain closed until further notice
Swim Lessons -Fall 2020
These swim lessons are for students to become comfortable with the water and develop basic swimming skills. Parents and students will be in the water during the program and the parents will be instructed by the instructor on how to support their child in the water. We will be offering levels 1 – 4, Click here for detailed descriptions on each level. These lessons will be taught by Amy Holt.
For the month of November- Kids will ride the FVMRD bus to the GPCRC for after school activities at the Rec Center. Please email Emily@fraservalleyrec.org to get on the bus list.
Questions? Please e-mail Amy@fraservalleyrec.org
Location: Leisure Pool –
Instructor: Amy Holt MIN/MAX: 3/6
Activity #52114_10C : This Class is for Level 2
Year: 2020
Age: 4+
Day: Mondays & Wednesday
Date: 11/02-11/18
Time: 4:00P-4:30P
Fee: (ID/OD):$40/$45
Location: Leisure Pool –
Instructor: Amy Holt MIN/MAX: 3/6
Activity #52114_10D : This Class is for Level 3
Year: 2020
Age: 4+
Day: Mondays & Wednesday
Date: 11/02-11/18
Time: 4:45P-5:15P
Fee: (ID/OD):$40/$45
Location: Leisure Pool –
Instructor: Amy Holt MIN/MAX: 3/6
Activity #52114_10E : This Class is for Level 4
Year: 2020
Age: 4+
Day: Mondays & Wednesday
Date: 11/02-11/18
Time: 5:30P-6:00PP
Fee: (ID/OD):$40/$45
Level 4 & 5 swimmers should register for the Sharks program
Level 6 swimmers should register for the PEAK Swim Team program
Discover Diving - Fall 2020
Join us for fun in the diving well for an introduction to diving. This class is designed to introduce your child to diving from the springboard. Participants MUST be able to swim 25 yrds, tread water for at least 30 seconds and be comfortable in the deep water. Skills to be developed: Safe Diving, Head First entry, Approach and Hurdle, Back Dive introduction. This is a great opportunity for your child is considering Freestyle skiing this winter.
Taught by Springboard Diving and Aquatics Coach, Robin Nickell. Robin has over 4 years of advanced dive coaching experience and was an NCAA Division 1 collegiate diver at Oakland University.
Location: Gymnastics Room and Lap Pool
Instructor: Robin Nickel MIN/MAX: 4/8
Activity #431110-01
Year: 2020
Age: 7-13
Day: Thursdays
Date: 10/08-10/29
Time: 5:15P-6:15P
Fee: (ID/OD):$40/$45
Activity #431110-01B
Year: 2020
Age: 7-13
Day: Thursdays
Date: 11/05-11/19
Time: 5:15P-6:15P
Fee: (ID/OD):$40/$45
Activity #431110-01C
Year: 2020
Age: 7-13
Day: Thursdays
Date: 11/05-11/19
Time: 6:15P-7:15P
Fee: (ID/OD):$40/$45
Sharks Swim Club - Fall 2020
Swim Club – Sharks Talented swimmers who have mastered all four competitive strokes (front crawl/freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke), or levels 3 – 5, please click here to review level skills. In the more advanced group, sessions will focus on Diving Skills, Personal Survival, Rookie Lifeguard, Water Polo, Team Games, Advanced Stroke Technique, Competition Racing, and of course playtime! They will learn how to gear themselves up for a more competitive approach to swimming while having fun! This is a great stepping stone for any youngster interested in the swim team.
For the month of November- Kids will ride the FVMRD bus to the GPCRC for after school activities at the Rec Center. Please email Emily@fraservalleyrec.org to get on the bus list.
Location: Lap Pool 5ft End Instructor: Laura Barnhardt MIN/MAX: 4/8
Activity #521201-10A Cancelled
Year: 2020
Age: 6-12
Day: Tu
Date: 10/06-10/27
Time: 5:00P-6:00P
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Activity #521201-10B
Year: 2020
Age: 6-12
Day: Thursdays
Date:10/08-10/29
Time: 4:00P-5:00P
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Activity #521201-10C
Year: 2020
Age: 6-12
Day: Tu
Date: 11/03-11/17
Time: 5:00P-6:00P
Fee(M/NM): $30/$35
Activity #521201-10D
Year: 2020
Age: 6-12
Day: Thursdays
Date:11/05-11/19
Time: 4:00P-5:00P
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Peak Swim Team - Fall 2020
Peak Swim Team encourages the youth of Grand County to participate, develop and improve their swimming skills while recognizing individual achievements, efforts, and contributions to team goals. All participants must be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle with rhythmic breathing, unassisted and continuously. This is a team that will be coached, not lessons. This is where they will see all of their hard work pay off! Remember if you are a member and sign up on line you get a $10 discount!
For the month of November- Kids will ride the FVMRD bus to the GPCRC for after school activities at the Rec Center. Please email Emily@fraservalleyrec.org to get on the bus list.
Location: GPCRC Natatorium
Instructor: Ted Williams &Tony Bradley MIN/MAX: 4/8
Activity # 521319-09
Year: 2020
Age: 5-17
Day: M/W/F
Date:10/05-10/30
Time: 5:00P-6:15P
Fee(M/NM): $80/$85
Activity #521319-11
Year: 2020
Age: 5-17
Day: M/W/F
Date:11/02-11/20
Time: 5:00P-6:15P
Fee(M/NM): $70/$75
Parent & Tot Swim Lessons - Coming October 2020
Ages 6-months to 3 years. This class is for young children to become comfortable in and around the water. Parents will assist their child in the water learning to blow bubbles, putting their faces in the water, breath control, floating and kicking their feet. Families with multiple children please note that an adult must accompany each child. Swim diapers must be worn in the pool by all children under their swim suits. Click here to register.
Location: GPNC Natatorium Cancelled
Instructor: Ryan Graham MIN/MAX: 3/6
Activity #511161-A2 Cancelled
Age: .5-3
Day:
Date:
Time: 9:00A-9:30A
Fee(M/NM): $45/$50
Activity #511161-A3 Cancelled
Age: .5-3
Day: Thursdays
Date: 07/09-07/30
Time: 9:00A-9:30A
Fee(M/NM): $35/$40
Private Swim Lessons and Coaching
Private Swim Lessons
Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-3 will be parent/child lessons; one parent or guardian per child will be required to be in the water assisting the child during the entire lesson. To keep our members and staff healthy, swim instructors will be teaching either from the pool deck or from six feet away in the water. There will be no hands-on contact from the instructor except in the case of an emergency.
Interested? Please e-mail amy@fraservalleyrec.org
Private Swim Lesson Request Form
Preschool Swim Lessons - Not available at this time
Designed for first time swimmers. Swimmers learn to enter independently, using either the ladder steps or slide, travel at least 5-yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds, then safely exit the water. While in shallow water, glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds, then recover to a vertical position. (All can be done with support.) The instructor will instruct the class as the parent or guardian will assist their child in skill sets to maintain social distancing. Admission is required for anyone who isn’t participating in class who uses the facility during or after class.
Location: GPNC Natatorium Cancelled
Instructor: Ryan Graham MIN/MAX: 3/6
Age: 3-5
Day: Tuesdays
Date:
Time: 8:30A-9:00A
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Age: 3-5
Day: Thursdays
Date:
Time: 8:30A-9:00A
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Red Cross Lifeguarding-Blended Learning - Cancelled due to low enrollment
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross Certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.You will receive a link for the on-line portion from the instructor after your registration and prior to class start. 7 hours of online training is required before class. If you do not complete the online portion of the lifeguarding class you will not be permitted in.
Location: North Classroom
Instructor: Ryan Graham MIN/MAX: 3/10 Cancelled
Activity # 541609-11
Age: 15+
Day: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Date:
Time: 8:00A-4:00P
Fee(ID/OD): $100 (If you apply and are hired by the FVMRD your fee will be waived)