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Aquatics Programs
Are you looking to swim laps, learn to swim, or just splash around with the kids? You've come to the right place. The City of Shaker Heights offers two recreational pools, as well as a variety of swim programs for all ages.
Aquatics Programs
From lap swimming to our popular American Red Cross swim lessons to water aerobics, our aquatics program has something for everyone. View our current catalog or register now.
Pools
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, this beautiful outdoor swimming pool boasts lap lanes, a diving well, water slides, and a lazy river. There's also a separate tot pool and splash pad. Learn more about the Thornton Park pool.
When Thornton Park Pool closes for the season, residents are invited to swim at the Shaker Middle School pool located at 20600 Shaker Boulevard.
- Drop-In Fees: $5 per person drop-in; $17 for family of 4. Exact change only, please.
- Passes: Individual, $35 per semester or $50 per season; Family of four, $125 per semester, $180 per season.
- Residents only.
- Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
- Lap swimming is limited during open swim hours.
- Open Swim Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30-9 pm and Saturday, 12-4 pm.
- Lap Swim Only Hours: Saturday. 9 am-12 pm.
- Questions? Please call the Recreation Department for more information.
Shaker Sharks Competitive Swimming Program
Shaker Sharks offers a competitive swimming program in Shaker Heights for K-8 students, as well as a Master's program for adults. Learn more at the Shaker Sharks website.