St. Lucie County’s Parks & Recreation Department has updated its hours of operations for the county’s three public pools.
Because of a shortage of lifeguards and aquatics staff, St. Lucie County's pools will be operating with limited hours and capacity ensure the safety of the swimmers and staff. As more staff is hired, the hours will be adjusted.
- Ravenswood Pool - 400 SW Ravenswood Lane in Port St. Lucie / 772-871-2183
- Evening swim lessons will begin on Monday, May 30th.
- Open Swim: Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Starting Sunday, June 5th, open swim will be Friday and Monday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Adult Lap and Fitness Swim: June 7th – August 7th: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM.
- Swim Lessons:
- June 13th to August 7th: Evenings: 5:15 PM, 6:00 PM, and 6:45 PM.
- June 27th to July 6th:
- Weekday mornings: 8:30 AM, 9:15 AM, and 10:00 AM.
- Evenings: 5:15 PM, 6:00 PM, and 6:45 PM.
- Saturdays: 8:30 AM, 9:15 AM, and 10:00 AM.
- Camp Swim by reservation only: June 6th – August 5th: Monday – Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Admission to Ravenswood, which includes the pool and splash pad, is $2.75 for ages 2 to 54; $1.50 for 55 and older (adult lap and fitness swim only). Children under 2 are free.
- Arthur Lee Boatwright Pool - 1211 Avenue M, Fort Pierce / 772-462-1903 or 772-871-2183
- Open Swim: Tuesday, May 31st from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Starting Sunday, June 5th, open swim will be Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- Swim Lessons: June 12 - 22nd and July 11th - 20th: 5:15 PM and 6:00 PM evening sessions available.
- Private Camp Swim by reservation only: June 6th – August 5th: Monday – Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Admission to the Boatwright Pool is $1.50 for ages 2 and older. Children under 2 are free.
- Lakewood Park Pool - 5990 Emerson Avenue, Fort Pierce / 772-462-3772 or 772-871-2183
- Open Swim: Starting Wednesday, June 8th, open swim will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Private Camp Swim by reservation only: June 6th – August 5th: Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Swim Lessons:
- June 27th – July 6th:
- Morning sessions: 8:15 AM, 9:15 AM, and 10:00 AM
- Evening sessions: 5:15 PM, 6:00 PM, and 6:45 PM
- Beginning July 25th - August 3rd, Saturday morning sessions will be available.
- June 27th – July 6th:
Admission to the Lakewood Park Pool, which includes the pool and splash pad, is $2.75 for ages 2 to 54; $1.50 for 55 and older (adult lap and fitness swim only). Children under 2 are free.
If you or anyone you know is at least 16 years old, is comfortable around the water and is looking for a summer job – please visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stluciecountyfl to apply to work with St. Lucie County’s Aquatics Division.
St. Lucie County reminds all residents about the importance of water safety. The Parks & Recreation Department offers swim lessons at all three pools throughout the summer. For more details about swim lessons visit www.stlucieco.gov/aquatics.
