Children 12 and under must undergo the Note & Float swim test before engaging in recreational swimming activities.

Bryan Aquatic Center

3100 Oak Ridge Drive | 979-209-5222
Admission: Child (ages 4 – 11): $3 | Adult (ages 12+): $4

An Olympic-sized heated pool with a double-flume waterslide, the only public diving board in the area, and a zero-depth beach entry make the Bryan Aquatic Center a perfect spot for summer enjoyment. Diving board, waterslides, and recreational swim activities are limited to the summer season.

Lap swim is available year-round, with hours updated each season.

Aug. 11 – Sept. 28

• Lap Swim (ages 14+)
  Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 7:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 6-8 p.m.*
  Saturday-Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  *No evening lap swim during varsity football games at Merrill Green Stadium: Aug. 22, Sept. 6, 13, 19 and 20.
• Recreational Swim
  Saturday-Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Monday, Sept. 1: Open 1 – 7 p.m. for Labor Day

Sept. 29 – Dec. 31

• Lap Swim (ages 14+)
  Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 8:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 6-8 p.m.*
  Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Sunday: Closed
  *No evening lap swim during varsity football games at Merrill Green Stadium: Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25, Nov. 1 and 8.
• Holiday Closures
  Nov. 27 – 30
  Dec. 24 – 28
  Dec. 31 – Jan. 1

Henderson Harbor

1200 Ridgedale St. | 979-209-5221
Admission: Child (ages 4 – 11): $3 | Adult (ages 12+): $4

Offering a family-friendly aquatic experience, Henderson Harbor features a zero-depth entry pool complemented by engaging splash elements and a single flume water slide. Tailored for families with small children, this pool maintains a maximum depth of 4 feet.

Closed for the season.

Sadie Thomas Pool

129 Moss St. | 979-209-5606
Admission: Child (ages 4 – 11): $2 | Adult (ages 12+): $3

With a zero-depth entry and invigorating splash elements, Sadie Thomas Pool is ideal for all ages. The pool provides a versatile aquatic environment with a maximum depth of 5 feet. On Wednesdays, the environment is sensory-friendly, with no water features, and whistles are only used during emergencies.

Closed for the season.

Pool Passes

• Daily Entry: $3 Child (Ages 4 – 11) | $4 Adult (Ages 13 & older)
• 25 Punch Pass: $50 Resident | $60 Non-Resident
• Annual Individual Pass: $250 Resident | $300 Non-Resident
• Annual Family Pass (up to four): $400 Resident | $480 Non-Resident
• Each additional family member: $50 Resident | $60 Non-Resident

Tanglewood Park

3901 Carter Creek Parkway
Admission: Free

March 1 – Oct. 31

• Monday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tiffany Park

3890 Copperfield Drive
Admission: Free

March 1 – May 23

• Monday – Sunday: 4 – 8 p.m.

May 24 – Aug. 12

• Monday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Aug. 13 – Oct. 31

• Monday – Friday: 4 – 8 p.m.
• Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Gloria Stephan Sale Park

315 S. Main St.
Admission: Free

March 1 – Oct. 31

• Monday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Our water safety campaign aims to inform the public about water safety and enhance safety at our facilities. Drowning is the number one cause of death for children under the age of 4 and is the third leading cause of death among children under age 14 within this age group. It occurs quickly and silently; 88% of drowning victims were under some sort of supervision at the time of the incident, and 75% of victims were missing for under 5 minutes.

Formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for children aged 1 to 4 years. We are proud to partner with the Aquatic Safety Group’s National Note & Float™ Water Safety Campaign to offer life jackets to patrons using our facilities. This program targets parents with children who cannot swim.

The heart of the program is first identifying all non-swimmers who enter the facility, and then floating those swimmers in an appropriately sized life jacket. As a part of this program, water wings or “arm floaties” are not allowed at our aquatic facilities. Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices will be allowed to be worn in the pools.

The program follows six simple steps:

• ALL non-swimmers must check in at the facility with a parent/guardian before or when entering the facility.
• Parents/guardians and non-swimming children should receive written and verbal site-specific water safety instructions along with “learn to swim” information.
• Parents/guardians will be advised to supervise their children and keep them within arm’s reach.
• Non-swimmers age 7 and younger (or less than 48 inches tall) must wear a clearly identifiable wristband and a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, Type III, and remain in designated shallow water areas. They must also be within arm’s reach of a parent/guardian (at least 18 years of age) who is in the water with the child.
• Non-swimmers ages 8 through 12 must wear a clearly identifiable wristband and a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, Type III, and must be actively supervised by a swimming parent/guardian (at least 18 years of age).
• Anyone who wishes to access deep water (greater than five feet deep) must pass the facility swim test or wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Life jacket, Type III.

Traffic Light System

The Note & Float Program implements a “traffic light” system as follows:

Red – Stop!

Swimmers in this category must have a parent in the water within arm’s reach at all times and must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket both in the pool and on the pool deck. If you observe a child with a red wristband unattended, please promptly notify a lifeguard.

Yellow – Caution!

Swimmers in this category can be in the water without a parent and can dog paddle and/or float on their own, but they are not yet ready for deep water or to use the slide. If you notice a child with a yellow wristband heading toward deep water, please notify a lifeguard immediately.

Green – Go!

A swimmer with a green wristband has successfully passed the facility swim test and is permitted to access all areas of the pool. In the event that a lifeguard needs to enter the water for a rescue, the individual will be identified with a red wristband and floated in an appropriately sized life jacket if available.

Pool Rules

• Entry requires payment per patron or a valid pass.
• Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult, 18 years or older. Children aged 6 and under must be within an arm’s length of their adult supervisor at all times when in the water.
• Those 12 and younger must pass a swim test or wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. A maximum of two children in life jackets per adult, no exceptions.
• All patrons must wear a swimsuit, and male suits must have a lining. Cut-offs, shorts, or gym trunks are prohibited in the pool.
• Patrons may be required to take a shower before entering the pool.
• Patrons with an open sore, wounds, bandages, diarrhea, or communicable conditions will be denied admittance.
• Distracting a lifeguard from their duty or falsely summoning aid is prohibited.
• Running, rough play, playing, and hanging on the ladders, partition walls, bulkhead, and lap lane lines are prohibited.
• Patrons are not allowed to dive or flip into the pool, excluding the diving board. Jumping from lifeguard stands and entering the pool backward is prohibited.
• Inflatable beach balls, aquatic toys, and floating apparatuses shall only be allowed at the discretion of the Head Lifeguard.
• Sticks, stones, dirt, spit, spouting water, blowing your nose, and urination or defecation are prohibited in the pool area.
• No patron or organization may provide any goods or services without written permission from the city.
• Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the premises.
• Alcohol or narcotics are prohibited on the premises. Anyone under the influence or in possession will be denied admittance.
• Abusive, loud, or profane language is not permitted on the premises.
• Food, gum, and drinks are not permitted in the pool. Patrons are allowed to bring their own food and drinks, but alcohol and glass bottles are prohibited. Staff reserve the right to check bags and coolers at the entrance to the facility.
• Lifeguards and cashiers, under the supervision of the Head Lifeguard and Aquatic Supervisor, have complete authority at all times to deny entry or ask patrons to leave the aquatic facility if rules are not followed.

Diving Board Rules

• Only one person is permitted on the diving board at any time.
• Divers are restricted to a single bounce on the diving board per dive.
• All diving or jumping must occur straight off the end of the board.
• Divers must wait until the diving area is clear.
• Divers should promptly exit the diving area.
• Goggles or earplugs may not be worn or held by individuals using the diving board.
• Divers may need to complete a swim test to demonstrate their swimming ability.
• Only dives with hands in the diving position are allowed.
• Inwards or gainers are not permitted.

Slide Rules

• Sliders may be required to complete a swim test to prove swimming ability.
• Sliders must be at least 4 feet tall to ride the slide.
• Only one slider is allowed on the slide at a time.
• No trains or head-first sliding are permitted.
• Sliders must ride feet first, lying down on their back.
• Goggles, earplugs, jewelry, and/or glasses may not be worn or held by sliders using the water slide.
• Sliders must follow all instructions from facility staff.
• Lifejackets and flotation devices are not allowed on waterslides.

Splash Pad Rules

• No lifeguard on duty. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• No bare feet, water shoes are encouraged.
• Running and horseplay are prohibited.
• Pets, food, glass objects, alcohol, smoking, vaping, and tobacco are strictly prohibited.
• Please vacate splash pad at the first sign of thunder or lightning.
• Keep out of landscaped flower beds.
• Splash pad may close at any time due to weather, maintenance, or operational concerns.
• Please report any concerns to the Parks and Recreation Department at 979-209-5528.

Rentals will be accepted starting May 26 on a first-come, first-served basis. Henderson Harbor rentals are available Saturdays, and Sadie Thomas Pool rentals Sundays, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Call 979-209-5222 or 979-209-5528 or visit the Parks and Recreation Office or Bryan Aquatic Center to reserve. Rentals are not secured until fees are paid in full.

Henderson Harbor

• 2 hours for 100 or less: Resident: $300 | Non-Resident: $360
• 2 hours for 101 – 200: Resident: $350 | Non-Resident: $420
• Each additional hour: Resident: $150 | Non-Resident: $180

Sadie Thomas Pool

• 2 hours for 100 or less: Resident: $250 | Non-Resident: $300
• 2 hours for 101 – 200: Resident: $300 | Non-Resident: $360
• Each additional hour: Resident: $125 | Non-Resident: $150

A coach-led aquatic workout program for the whole family emphasizes enhancing various aspects of self-improvement and athletic abilities. Participants will focus on refining their strokes and advancing their athletic skills, with challenges tailored to their individual comfort and competitive swimming expertise. This program is held in our year-round pool, offering an excellent opportunity to enjoy swimming even during colder months.

• Ages: 9+
• Registration: Aug. 1, 2025 – March 26, 2026
• Program Dates: Sept. 1, 2025 – March 26, 2026
• Days / Times: Monday – Thursday, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Fees: $50 per month, per person (December is prorated to $25)
• Location: Bryan Aquatic Center, 3100 Oak Ridge Drive

2025 Calendar

• Sept. 1 – 30
• Oct. 1 – 30
• Nov. 3 – 20
• Dec. 1 – 18

2026 Calendar

• Jan. 5 – 29
• Feb. 2 – 26
• March 2 – 26

Register for Family Fitness Swim

Proud partners with the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, teaching swimming and water safety for over a century. Recognized as a Gold Level Provider, offering 1,200+ swim lessons annually. Swim lessons available for ages 3 to adult, and for parents with infants aged 6 – 36 months.

During the first class, instructors will ensure participants are placed in the correct level for their success. Each level requires a minimum of three participants; classes may be combined. If minimum enrollment isn’t met and combining isn’t possible, canceled classes receive a full refund, or participants can move to another session at no extra cost. We guarantee 8 out of 10 lessons in inclement weather or due to factors beyond our control.

Parents receive a handbook upon registration.

Swim Levels

Which class should you choose? Review the class descriptions to ensure you register for the appropriate level of swim lessons.

Preschool Level 1 (ages 3 to 5):
Level 1 introduces basic aquatic skills that participants build on as they progress through Levels 2 and 3 of Preschool Aquatics, then onto Learn-to-Swim. Participants also begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water.

Preschool Level 2 (ages 3 to 5):
Level 2 focuses on further developing basic aquatic skills. Participants begin to perform these skills at a more advanced level, such as for longer distances or in deeper water. Many skills from Level 1 are performed with assistance, but Level 2 marks the start of independent aquatic locomotion. Participants improve proficiency in arm and leg actions on the front and back in preparation for strokes. Water safety topics from Level 1 are reinforced.

Preschool Level 3 (ages 3 to 5):
Level 3 aims to increase proficiency in previously learned skills through guided practice and more repetitions. Skills are performed independently, and participants improve coordination and control of combined arm and leg actions. New water safety topics are introduced, and previously learned water safety skills are reinforced.

Youth Level 1 (ages 6 to 17):
Level 1 introduces basic aquatic skills that participants build on as they progress through Levels 2 and 3 of Learn-to-Swim. Participants also begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water.

Youth Level 2 (ages 6 to 17):
Level 2 focuses on further developing basic aquatic skills. Participants begin to perform these skills at a more advanced level, such as for longer distances or in deeper water. Many skills from Level 1 are performed with assistance, but Level 2 marks the start of independent aquatic locomotion. Participants improve proficiency in arm and leg actions on the front and back in preparation for strokes. Water safety topics from Level 1 are reinforced.

Youth Level 3 (ages 6 to 17):
Level 3 aims to increase proficiency in previously learned skills through guided practice and more repetitions. Skills are performed independently, and participants improve coordination and control of combined arm and leg actions. New water safety topics are introduced, and previously learned water safety skills are reinforced.

Youth Level 4 (ages 6 to 17)
Level 4 builds on the skills from Level 3 by improving proficiency in the strokes learned. Participants refine their skimming strokes, increasing distance, and begin learning the arm actions for the scissors kick and breaststroke kick, leading to rudimentary proficiency in sidestroke and breaststroke. New strokes such as back crawl and butterfly are introduced, along with basic open turns at the wall.

Youth Level 5 (ages 6 to 17)
Level 5 focuses on refining all six swimming strokes—front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke—while increasing proficiency and swimming distance. Participants also learn to perform flip turns for both front and back strokes.

Youth Level 6 (ages 6 to 17)
Level 6 works on refining strokes, turns, and building endurance. Participants choose from three options: Personal Water Safety, Fundamentals of Diving, or Fitness Swimmer, each focusing on specific aquatic skills and knowledge.

Fall 2025 Swim Lessons

• Ages: 3 – 17
• Registration: Aug. 1 – Sept. 22
• Program Dates:
  • Session I: Sept. 8-19
  • Session II: Sept. 22 – Oct. 3
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Times:
  • Preschool Levels: 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
  • Youth Levels: 7 – 7:45 p.m.
• Fees (per session): Resident: $50 | Non-Resident: $60
• Location: Bryan Aquatic Center, 3100 Oak Ridge Drive

Register for Fall Swim Lessons

Improve your aerobic conditioning and body toning with this step-up from traditional water aerobics, using water resistance and challenging aquatic exercises. The class is suitable for individuals who are physically fit, prenatal, postnatal, post-operative, or arthritic, with movements that can be modified to suit all fitness levels. Equipment is provided. Single classes can be purchased at the pool, and 8-packs are available online.

• Ages: 16+
• Single class: Resident: $7 | Non-Resident: $9
• 8-pack: Resident: $51 | Non-Resident: $67
• Classes: April 1 – mid November | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 – 6 p.m.
• Location: Bryan Aquatic Center, 3100 Oak Ridge Drive

Register for Water Fit