Family Aquatic Centers

Visit the City Pools again in 2025!  The pools are now closed for the season.  

Northside Pool
 

 
McMillen Pool

Schedule subject to change

Call pool for any schedule updates

Northside Pool  427-6705
McMillen Pool   427-6704

Memorial Pool

Memorial Pool will open if pool infrastructure can be repaired and adequate staff secured. 

2025 Learn to Swim Brochure (available next spring)

Learn-to-Swim is offered in conjunction with the American Red Cross and adheres to national standards for Red Cross aquatic programs. 
See the link on the  Learn to Swim lessons/brochure and check out the list of   Learn to Swim levels  before you register. 

Ready to register?   Register next SUMMER for Summer Swim lessons!

Learn to Swim Testimonials

Wonderful staff, fun for the kids and lifetime skills!  Keep it up.  Monitta
We continue to love your program!  All the instructors are so kind, and both of my kids learned so much!  Great job as always! Thank you, we'll be back. Serrani Family
Love the lessons at Northside Pool! Kristine
You are all the Best! My two kids have learned to love the water while developing solidy safety skills.  This has to be the best value, most fun and professional teachers and lifeguards, and most effective program in the city!  I recommend you to everyone and can't thank you enough! Keep up the great work!  Rachel
This was fantastic- fun & my son learned a ton. – Kelley N.
Very positive experience, and well worth the time investment. My daughter clearly benefited and loved it!! -Nancy
I am so happy with this program. My kids loved swim class at North Side pool and they improved so much in 2 weeks. I couldn’t be happier! -Sami D.
Very organized! Everyone seemed to have a great time! -B. Sanchez
I am impressed with all the instructors, they all showed professionalism and did a fantastic job as coaches. Sami & Sydney are top notch! -Gina L.F.
This was an incredible experience for skill building and confidence. (Ella and Georgia, instructors) -Kimberly K.
Bryce knew their names from Day 2. -David S.
These classes have increased my son’s swimming skills! The instructors are well trained and knowledgeable to share instruction with the children. We highly recommend the classes. -Amanda H.
Max had so much fun. He looked forward to his lesson every day! -Kritine W.
So happy to have found this program. I love that it's so consolidated for young learners. Shout out to Andrew, Bekah, and Margarent! -Sarah Bricker
I love it all! the instructors were patient and fun! -Rebecca H. 
The swim lessons were so wonderful! My child was given individual attention as the ratio of teahcer to kids was 2:4 - K.F
We love Northside pool and have been coming here since our children were in the toddler class. Great Staff! -Lora
This is the best swimming class in Fort Wayne. Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, and they make learning fun -Katelyn F.

View a map of the layout of Northside pavilion.

Season passes are valid at the pool where the ticket was purchased.

Splash Pads

For information on Splash Pads, check out the Splash Pad link.  Please note, Splash Pads are now CLOSED for the season.  

   
View a complete list of the Pool Rules

FAMILY COOLER RULES & REGULATIONS 

• Individuals & families up to 8 members will be allowed to bring a small cooler (14'’ L X 12" W X 14" H) or bag into pool facility.

• Large groups must eat in park before entering pool facility.

• All coolers will be checked upon entering the pool.

• Coolers can be checked by aquatics staff while patrons are in the facility.

• No glass of any kind will be permitted in the facility at any time.

• No alcohol is permitted in the pool or the park at any time.

• Pizza boxes or fast food bags are not permitted in the facility. 

• Concessions are not available at any of our Family Aquatic Centers so please plan ahead.