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WEST PALM COUNTY
WARREN HAWKINS AQUATIC CENTER
Location: 1501 North Australian Avenue (just north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
Registration Information: 561-835-7095
Staff: Kevin Sims, Director
Admission Cost: $1.50 for adults & $1.00 for 15 and under

On Saturday, August 14, 2004 West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel was joined by family members of the late Warren Hawkins to dedicate the former Gaines Park pool as the Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center. Members or the Hawkins family spoke about Mr. Hawkins and his impact on the history of aquatics in West Palm Beach.

Open to the public
Pool open year round
Facilities include 25 yard by 45 yard heated pool
Locker rooms with showers (no locks available)
Free parking & picnic area adjacent to pool
GENERAL POOL INFORMATION

Open Swim: (Available lanes: 2)

Mondays - Thursdays: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fridays: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: Noon - 6:00 pm

Lap Swim:
Monday - Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fees: $1 Children; 15 years old & under
$1.50 Adults
Adult Pool Passes:
$20 for 20 visits Residents
$30 for 20 visits Non-Residents

*Large groups wanting to swim need to reserve a time by fill out a Pool Facility Application Form. This can be obtained at the pool.

Large groups wanting to swim, to reserve a swim time, please fill out a pool request form. This
can be obtain at the pool.
POOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION
Parent/Child Classes
To develop in youth (6 months through 5 years) a high comfort level in and around the water
as well as a readiness to swim. Instructors use play as a basic form of learning providing a fun
environment in the water. Parental involvement in the learning process is very important
in reinforcing their role in the child's develo pment. Parents in water participation required.

Ages: 2 - 5 years old
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fees: $25 Residents/ 2 week session
$30 Non-residents/ 2 week session
Sessions Registration Deadline
1. 08/15-08/25 08/12
2. 08/29-09/08 08/26
3. 09/12-09/22 09/09
4. 09/26-10/06 09/23
5. 10/10-10/20 10/07
6. 10/24-11/03 10/21
7. 11/07-11/17 11/04
8. 11/21-12/01 11/18

YOUTH SWIMMING PROGRAM

Beginner Swimming 1
To help children feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. This courses
teaches elementary swimming and basic rescue skills.

Beginner Swimming 2
To teach fundamental skills: floating without support, recover to standing position, basic movement
and rescue skills.

Advance Beginners Swimming 3
Children will learn a variety of swimming strokes, (front crawl, back crawl, and elementary
back stroke). They will also learn treading fundamentals, rules for safe diving, and will learn
to dive from the side of the pool.

Ages: 6 – 17 years old
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm,
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm, 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Fees: $25 Residents/ 2 week session
$30Non-residents/ 2 week session
Sessions Registration Deadline
1. 08/15-08/25 08/12
2. 08/29-09/08 08/26
3. 09/12-09/22 09/09
4. 09/26-10/06 09/23
5. 10/10-10/20 10/07
6. 10/24-11/03 10/21
7. 11/07-11/17 11/04
8. 11/21-12/01 11/18

Advance Swimming 3

Children will learn a variety of swimming strokes, (front crawl, back crawl, and elementary
back stroke). They will also learn treading fundamentals, rules for safe diving, and will learn
to dive from the side of the pool.

Ages: 6 – 17 years old
Days: Saturday
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Fees: $25 Residents/ 2 week session
$30Non-residents/ 2 week session
Sessions Registration Deadline
1. 09/03-09/24 09/02
2. 10/01-10/22 09/30
3. 11/05-11/26 10/28


Adult Beginner & Advanced Beginner

It is never too late to learn how to swim. There are many situations that may require you to know how to swim to survive. Don’t be a victim of drowning.

Beginner Swimming—Level 1
To help swimmers feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. This courses teaches elementary swimming and basic rescue skills.

Advance Beginner Swimming—Level 2
To teach fundamental skills: floating without support, recover to standing position; basic movement and rescue skills.

Advance Swimming 3
To learn a variety of swimming strokes, (front crawl, back crawl, and elementary back stroke). They will also learn treading fundamentals, rules for safe diving, and will learn to dive from the side of the pool.
Ages: 18 years and up
Days: Saturday
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Fees: $25 Residents/ 2 week session
$30 Non-residents/ 2 week session
Sessions Registration Deadline
1. 09/03-09/24 09/02
2. 10/01-10/22 09/30
3. 11/05-11/26 10/28


WATER FITNESS PROGRAM “MOVE IT TO LOSE IT!”

Stay fit!!! Why do land exercise. Ease the stressful pounding on the joints and safely and effectively water walk. Learn how to safely exercise in the water.
“Early Bird Special”
Ages: 14 years old & up
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 7:00 am - 7:50 am, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Fees: Residents: $3/class Fitness Monthly Pass $30
Non-residents: $4/Class Fitness Monthly Pass $40

“Sunset Dip”
Ages: 14 years old & up
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:45 pm - 6:40 pm
Fees: Residents: $3/class
$30 Fitness Monthly Pass
Non-residents: $4/Class
$40 Fitness Monthly Pass

“Weekend Class”
Ages: 14 years old & up
Days: Saturday
Time: 9:00 am - 9:50am
Fees: Residents: $3/class
$30 Fitness Monthly Pass
Non-residents: $4/Class
$40 Fitness Monthly Pass
  
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