Bryan Aquatic Center

3100 Oak Ridge Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802
Phone: 979.209.5222 | Fax: 979.209.5524

The Bryan Aquatic Center is an Olympic-sized heated pool featuring the double-flume waterslide, the only public diving board in the area, a zero-depth beach entry area perfect for families, and plenty of space for the whole family to bask in the sun! The pool is available for rent after hours and on a first-come, first-served basis.

*The diving board, waterslides, and recreation swim activities are only available during the summer season. Lap swimming is available year-round at the Bryan Aquatic Center.

2023 Season

Spring Lap Swim: Jan. 2 – May 26 / Closed on Sundays, April 8, May 20
Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 7:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. / 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Summer Lap Swim: May 28 – Aug. 6
Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 7:30 a.m. / Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Summer Recreation Swim: May 28 – Aug. 6
Tuesday – Sunday 1 – 7 p.m. / Closed Mondays

Water Aerobics Hours
Open while weather permits / Monday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Admission and Fees

Daily Admission:

Child (ages 4-11): $2   /   Adult (ages 12+): $3

Pool Pass Fees

25-Punch Pass: Resident: $40   /   Non-Resident: $48
Annual Individual: Resident: $200   /   Non-Resident: $240
Annual Family (4 persons): Resident: $350   /   Non-Resident: $420
Each additional member: Resident: $30   /   Non-Resident: $36
Replacement Pass: Resident: $5   /   Non-Resident: $5

Rental Fees

2 hours (100 or fewer): Resident: $250   /   Non-Resident: $300
Each additional hour: Resident: $125   /   Non-Resident: $150

2 hours (101-200): Resident: $300   /   Non-Resident: $360
Each additional hour: Resident: $150   /   Non-Resident: $180

2 hours (201-300): Resident: $400   /   Non-Resident: $480
Each additional hour: Resident: $200   /   Non-Resident: $240

2 hours (301-400): Resident: $500   /   Non-Resident: $600
Each additional hour: Resident: $250   /   Non-Resident: $300

Pool Party Request Form

Pool Rules

1. Children ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) who is capable of caring for the child in the water. A maximum of two children ages 11 and under per adult shall be allowed in the facility. Children, ages 6 and under, must be within an arm’s length at all times of their adult supervisor when in the water.
2. All patrons (swimmers and sunbathers) must wear swimming suits with appropriate lining.
3. Abusive, loud, or profane language is not permitted in any part of the pool facilities.
4. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
5. Patrons may bring in their own food and drinks; however alcohol and glass bottles are prohibited.
6. Any persons known or suspected of having a communicable condition, open sores, bandages, or open wounds shall be denied admittance. The head lifeguard will have discretionary powers in these matters.
7. Swimmers may be asked at the lifeguard’s discretion to take a cleansing shower before entering the pool to remove excess lotions, sunscreens, or other materials.
8. Playing or hanging on the ladders is strictly forbidden
9. Rough play, dunking, water fighting, diving off another person’s shoulders, riding on another person’s back or pushing others into the pool is not permitted. NO HORSEPLAY!
10. Swimmers are not allowed to run and dive over the edge of the pool, dive or jump from the lifeguard stands, or dive or jump from the decks backwards. No twisting jumps or flips from the side will be allowed.
11. Distracting a lifeguard from his/her duty or falsely summoning aid is prohibited.
12. Inflatable beach balls and other flotation devices shall be allowed only at the discretion of the head lifeguard and restricted to the shallow water only.
13. Staff reserves the right to check bags and coolers at the entrance of all pool facilities.
14. Lifeguards have complete authority at all times under the supervision of the head lifeguard.
15. The City of Bryan reserves the right to deny entry into its aquatic facilities or remove a patron from the facility should the rules of the facility not be followed.

Diving Board Rules

1. Only one person is allowed on the diving board at any time.
2. Divers are allowed only one bounce on the diving board per dive.
3. All diving or jumping must be done straight off the end of the board.
4. Divers must wait until the diving area is clear
5. Divers must exit the diving area as quickly as possible.
6. Goggles or earplugs may not be worn or held by persons using the diving board.
7. Divers may be required to complete a swim test to prove their swimming ability
8. Only dives with hands in diving position are allowed.
9. No inwards or gainers allowed.

Slide Rules

1. Sliders may be required to complete a swim test to prove swimming ability.
2. Sliders must be 4 feet tall to ride on the slide
3. Sliders must ride one at a time
4. No trains or head first sliding are allowed
5. Sliders must ride feet first, lying down on their back.
6. Goggles, earplugs, jewelry, and/or glasses may not be worn or held by persons using the water slide.
7. Sliders must obey all instructions from facility staff.

Seasonal Pools

2023 Season: May 29 – Aug. 13

Henderson Harbor (1200 Ridgedale St.)

Open Monday – Sunday, 1 – 7 p.m.

Sadie Thomas Pool (129 Moss St. )

Open Monday – Friday, Noon – 5 p.m. / Saturday – Sunday, 1 – 7 p.m.

Daily Admission

Child (ages 4-11): $2 / Adult (ages 12+): $3

Rental Fees

2 hours (100 or fewer): Resident: $225 / Non-Resident $270
2 hours (101 – 200): Resident: $275 / Non-Resident: $330
Each additional hour: Resident: $110 / Non-Resident: $132

Pool Party Request Form

Splash Pads

Tanglewood Park

Address: 3901 Carter Creek Parkway
Splash Pad hours (March – October):

• Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tiffany Park

Address: 3890 Copperfield Drive
Splash Pad hours (March – October, when school is in session):

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

Summer Splash Pad hours:

• Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Gloria Stephan Sale Park

Address: 315 S. Main St. – Main Street between W. 28th and W. 29th streets
Summer Splash Pad hours:

• Monday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Water Safety

The City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation water safety campaign helps inform the public about water safety and increase 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. 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. Bryan Parks & Recreation is 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 aquatics 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:

1. ALL non-swimmers must check in at the facility with a parent/guardian before or when entering the facility.
2. Parents/guardians and non-swimming children should receive written and verbal site-specific water safety instructions along with “learn to swim” information.
3. Parents/guardians will be advised to supervise their children and keep them within arm’s reach.
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. 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.

Note & Float

The City of Bryan’s Note & Float Program will follow a “traffic light” system defined as follows:

Red – Stop!

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

Yellow – Caution!

Swimmers 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 go down the slide. If you see a child with a yellow wristband headed toward deep water, please notify a lifeguard immediately.

Green – Go!

Swimmer has passed the facility swim test and is able to access all areas of the pool. If a lifeguard must enter the water to perform a rescue on an individual, the person will be noted with a red wristband and floated in an appropriately sized life jacket if available.

Swim Lessons

The City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Department is proud to partner with the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program – a program that has been teaching swimming and water safety for over 100 years across the country. The LTS program focuses on developing swimming skills in a logical and refined progression that includes not only swimming skills but also teaches participants how to be safe in, on, and around the water. The City of Bryan has been recognized as a Gold Level Learn-to-Swim Provider by the American Red Cross by teaching over 1,200 swim lessons every year.

We offer swim lessons for ages 3 – adult and for parents with infants ages 6 – 36 months. Each session during the Spring and Summer meets Monday – Friday for two weeks. Fall sessions will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays for five weeks. We guarantee 8 out of 10 lessons in the event of inclement weather or other factors beyond our control. Parents will receive a parent handbook upon registering for a session. Additional arrangements can be made for special groups by contacting the Bryan Aquatic Center at 979.209.5222. Registration for each session closes at 5 p.m. on the Thursday before each session starts.

Minimum Class Sizes

Each level of Swim Lessons must meet the minimum of three participants enrolled for each class to make. We will combine classes if possible to meet the minimum enrollment number. In the event minimum enrollment is not met and combining classes is not an option, the class will be canceled and a full refund for the canceled class will be given or the participant can be moved to another class time or session at no extra cost to the participant.

Which class should you choose?

• Click here to view class descriptions to make sure you register for the appropriate level of swim lessons.

For additional information on swimming class levels, view these three documents from the American Red Cross.

• Parent and children (waterbabies)
• Preschool Aquatics
• Learn to swim: Youth Levels 1-6

Spring 2023 Schedule

• Registration opens March 1.
• Cost: Resident: $40 / Non-Resident: $50
• Registration closes the Thursday prior to the session start date at 5 p.m.

  Register Here

BAC — Bryan Aquatic Center

Summer 2023 Schedule

• Cost: Resident: $40 / Non-Resident: $50
• Registration closes the Thursday prior to the session start date at 5 p.m.

  Register Here

BAC — Bryan Aquatic Center, STP — Sadie Thomas Pool

*There are three options for Adult Swim Lessons: Beginner, Stroke Improvement, Swimming for Fitness.

Swim Stroke Clinic

The Stroke Clinic is designed to give swimmers a chance to refine swim strokes and improve techniques before the summer season begins.

2023 Schedule: April 17 – 21 / Monday – Friday / 6 – 7 p.m.

Location: Bryan Aquatic Center

Ages: 5 years and up

Fee: $20

Register Here

Water Fit

The City of Bryan’s Water Fit class is designed to push anyone, of any fitness level. The class focuses on aerobic conditioning and toning of the body by using the resistance of the water and a variety of challenging aquatic exercises. Water Fit is definitely a step up from water aerobics and your body will know it when the work out is over. It’s also a great option for those who are limited by orthopedic issues when it comes to traditional land-based fitness programs.

2023 Schedule: March 21 – mid Fall. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Bryan Aquatic Center
Ages: 16 years and up
Single class: Resident $7 / Non-Resident $9
8 pack: Resident $51 / Non-Resident $67

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Prenatal/Postpartum Water Fitness

The City of Bryan’s Prenatal/Postpartum Water Fitness class is fun and challenging for expecting and recent moms! You will use the resistance of the water to tone your body and stay in shape during your pregnancy or after when traditional fitness routines may not be an option. As an added bonus, the water will also help reduce swelling and you will be weightless in the water (PRICELESS!). This class runs in conjunction with Water Fit with special considerations and alterations.

2023 Schedule: March 21 – mid Fall. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Bryan Aquatic Center
Ages: 18 years and up
Single class: Resident $7 / Non-Resident $9
8-pack: Resident $51 / Non-Resident $67

Register Here

American Red Cross Lifeguard Course

The City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Department has been recognized by the American Red Cross as a top-level training provider in Texas for lifesaving skills certifications! Come train with the best!

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. The course includes Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid. Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Training course, each participant will receive three American Red Cross Universal Certificates: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and Lifeguard CPR/AED that are all valid for 2 years.

To apply to work as a Lifeguard, visit: bryantxjobs.com
Cost of lifeguard certification training will be refunded at the end of summer for those who work with us.

Location: Bryan Aquatic Center
Ages: 15 years and up
Fee: $150 Resident / $165 Non-Resident
*Cost includes course fee and pocket mask. Payment must be made in full upon registration.

Course Prerequisites

• 15 years of age by the end of the class
• Watch and complete all required online learning modules for American Red Cross Lifeguard Blended Learning
• Pass a pre-course screening in swimming skills:
  • 300 yard continuous swim
  • Tread water for 2 minutes only using legs. Candidates must either hold hands out of water or place them under arm pits
  • Timed Skill: Swim 20 yards, retrieve 10 lb brick from 10 ft depth, swim back 20 yards, and climb out of pool without using a ladder or steps in 1 minute 40 seconds

Certification Requirements

• Demonstrate competency in all required skills
• Demonstrate competency in the three final skill scenarios
• Correctly answer at least 80% of the questions in each of the four sections of the final written examination

Bring ALL Items to Classes

• Swim Suit: Female (one piece suit) / Male (suit with liner)
• Towel
• Lifeguard Book*
• Pocket Mask (received first day of class)

* Lifeguard book available online at the American Red Cross website

Register Here

2023 Schedule

BAC — Bryan Aquatic Center

Junior Lifeguard Program

The Junior Lifeguard program offers the opportunity to learn and practice swimming and lifeguarding skills, as well as the opportunity to practice lifesaving measures. According to the American Red Cross, junior lifeguarding is “designed to build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for future lifeguards.” It is a great class for those who love aquatic environments and want to develop further skills but want a change from traditional settings like swim lessons.

Due to the nature of the class, participants will need to be able to swim the front crawl for 25 yards and breaststroke for 25 yards at basic proficient level. They will also need to successfully complete the Water Competency Sequence. Those not quite ready will not be able to continue with the class due to safety reasons.

Location: Bryan Aquatic Center
Ages: 11 – 14 years
Fees: Resident $50, Non-Resident $60

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2023 Schedule

Bryan Barracudas Swim Team

The purpose of our swim team is to foster competitive youth swimming and to provide instruction in competitive swimming skills. This is accomplished in a supportive atmosphere with good sportsmanship that is conducive to proper social and physical development of our youth. We want each child to develop their physical and mental stamina while setting their own personal
goals and finding out how to reach those goals.

Location: Bryan Aquatic Center
Ages: 5 years and up. Must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted.
Fees: – $115 per a swimmer / Plus additional fees for selected swim meets

2023 Practice Schedule

Spring
April 24 – May 26 / Monday – Friday / 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 – 8 p.m.

Summer
May 29 – June 23 / Monday – Friday / 8 – 9:30 a.m. and 10 – 11:30 a.m.
(Extremely limited evening practice available, ask coach for details)

Meet the Coaches: Monday, April 10 / 6 – 7 p.m.

Skills Check: April 11 – 12 / 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Register Here