Swim & Water Programs

Overview May 17, 2019

Swim & Water Programs

Enjoy some time in the water for fitness, competition, or perhaps learn a new skill like how to become a lifeguard; and, swim lessons are a great way to introduce kids to the world of aquatics in a safe and fun way!

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Class March 22, 2023

Scholarships for FREE youth swim lessons
Free swim scholarships sponsored by First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission

Class December 20, 2022

100 Mile Swim Challenge
Become a member of the 100 Mile Swim Club at Desert Recreation District and swim 100 miles in 12 months! All swim styles and techniques welcome. Members who complete 100 miles will receive recognition and a prize.

Days: Open Swim times at any Desert Recreation District Pool
When: January 2 to December 31, 2023
Ages: 16 Years of Age and Over
Fee: $50 per Person

Join this challenge in person at any DRD pool.

Class June 5, 2019

Adult Water Aerobics
This shallow-water class is designed to build strength while having fun. The class will incorporate resistance tools such as buoyant water weights and noodles. Swimming ability is not required.

Adults doing water aerobics with noodles

Class August 17, 2021

Floating Pumpkin Patch (Children’s event)
Hunt for your pumpkin in the pool this year! Once you pick one out, you can decorate it at the decorating station. There will also be games and other activities!

Pumpkins floating in a pool with swimmers

Class June 5, 2019

Infant Swim Lessons
Our infant swim classes help them get comfortable in and around the water – and begin a lifelong love of water activities! Parents learn basic skills with their child, and a parent/adult must accompany the child in the water.

Class January 30, 2020

Lap Swim
Competition lanes are open to guests to enjoy some time in the water swimming and getting exercise outdoors even when the weather is hot.

Please click here for locations and hours of Lap Swim.

Class June 5, 2019

Open Swim
Our Open Swim sessions are a great time for kids to practice swim lessons, for moms and dads to join the kids for some recreation and fun, or for individuals to relax and refresh in the pool!

Please click here to see the locations and hours of Open Swim at our various pools.

Class January 27, 2023

POOL RENTALS
Complete the online form to rent one of our pools

Complete the form here to rent one of our pools; if you need any assistance, please call 760-347-3484.

POOL RENTAL APPLICATION

Class July 28, 2023

Poolside with Santa
Santa is coming to town at Fritz Burns Pool! Meet the big man himself and enjoy games, crafts and holiday treats by the pool.

Class June 5, 2019

Pre-School Swim Classes
Let’s swim! At this age, children who are comfortable around water are introduced to the fundamentals of safe and effective swimming. Children are placed in classes based on their ability, and parents do not accompany children in this class.

Swim instructor with preschool aged child in pool

Class January 30, 2020

Senior Splash Class
Senior Splash is a program encouraging older adults to participate in physical activities that will help to maintain greater control of one's health.

Class April 5, 2022

SWIMMING POOL LOCATIONS & HOURS
From Coachella to La Quinta & Cathedral City, we operate pools in several communities where you can take a class, children can learn to swim, or you can enjoy lap swimming & more.

BAGDOUMA COMMUNITY POOL
84-599 Avenue 52, Coachella
(760) 625-5873
This pool is closed until Summer 2024 – we look forward to seeing you then.

CATHEDRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL POOL
69-250 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City
(760) 347-3484 and ask for Aquatics Department
This pool is closed until Summer 2024 – we look forward to seeing you then.

Swim & Water Programs

Scholarships for FREE youth swim lessons
Free swim scholarships sponsored by First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission

100 Mile Swim Challenge
Become a member of the 100 Mile Swim Club at Desert Recreation District and swim 100 miles in 12 months! All swim styles and techniques welcome. Members who complete 100 miles will receive recognition and a prize.

Adult Water Aerobics
This shallow-water class is designed to build strength while having fun. The class will incorporate resistance tools such as buoyant water weights and noodles. Swimming ability is not required.

Floating Pumpkin Patch (Children’s event)
Hunt for your pumpkin in the pool this year! Once you pick one out, you can decorate it at the decorating station. There will also be games and other activities!

Infant Swim Lessons
Our infant swim classes help them get comfortable in and around the water – and begin a lifelong love of water activities! Parents learn basic skills with their child, and a parent/adult must accompany the child in the water.

Lap Swim
Competition lanes are open to guests to enjoy some time in the water swimming and getting exercise outdoors even when the weather is hot.

Open Swim
Our Open Swim sessions are a great time for kids to practice swim lessons, for moms and dads to join the kids for some recreation and fun, or for individuals to relax and refresh in the pool!

POOL RENTALS
Complete the online form to rent one of our pools

Poolside with Santa
Santa is coming to town at Fritz Burns Pool! Meet the big man himself and enjoy games, crafts and holiday treats by the pool.

Pre-School Swim Classes
Let’s swim! At this age, children who are comfortable around water are introduced to the fundamentals of safe and effective swimming. Children are placed in classes based on their ability, and parents do not accompany children in this class.

Senior Splash Class
Senior Splash is a program encouraging older adults to participate in physical activities that will help to maintain greater control of one's health.

SWIMMING POOL LOCATIONS & HOURS
From Coachella to La Quinta & Cathedral City, we operate pools in several communities where you can take a class, children can learn to swim, or you can enjoy lap swimming & more.

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