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Army Sports Fitness Aquatics

The Army MWR Aquatics Program

Swim, Play, and Train with Us

The Aquatics Program offers safe, fun, and healthy ways to enjoy the water. We operate indoor pools year-round and outdoor pools during the summer season. Whether you want to swim laps for fitness, bring your family for a recreational swim, or learn lifesaving skills, our pools are here for you.

Swimming is more than just exercise - it’s a skill for life. Our program supports Soldier mission readiness with physical training (PT) space and keeps Families strong by offering recreation, swim lessons, and events for all ages. Every pool is staffed with trained lifeguards to make safety the top priority.

Across the world, our indoor pools are places to

  • Conduct unit water survival training
  • Enhance Service member swimming skills
  • Support the general health of the military community
  • Learn to swim, stay safe in the water, perform lifesaving techniques, or become a lifeguard
  • Stay fit with lap swimming, exercise classes, and competitive events

Why Participate

With MWR Aquatics, the military community gets exclusive access to fantastic facilities and programs – without breaking the bank. Here’s what you’ll find at your local MWR pool or aquatics facility:

  • Free or low-cost entry to premium facilities
  • Affordable swimming lessons, fitness classes, and more
  • A safe, Family-friendly environment for fun with the kids or a lap workout
  • A perfect place to conduct unit PT to improve Service member fitness and safety
Swimming Lessons

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  • Atchley Outdoor Pool
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Tuesday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Wednesday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Thursday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Friday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  • Twin Lions Outdoor Pool
  • Closed for maintenance June 8 – 12, 2026. Recreation Swim is moved to Normandy Pool. Lap Swim is moved to Atchley Pool. Swim Team and Masters Swim is moved to Tolson Indoor Pool.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    6:00am-8:00am
    Lap Swim
    8:30am-10:30am
    Swim Team
    8:30am-6:00pm
    Splash Pad
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Tuesday
    6:00am-8:00am
    Lap Swim
    8:30am-10:30am
    Swim Team
    8:30am-6:00pm
    Splash Pad
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Wednesday
    6:00am-8:00am
    Lap Swim
    8:30am-10:30am
    Swim Team
    8:30am-6:00pm
    Splash Pad
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Thursday
    6:00am-8:00am
    Lap Swim
    8:30am-10:30am
    Swim Team
    8:30am-6:00pm
    Splash Pad
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Friday
    6:00am-8:00am
    Lap Swim
    8:30am-10:30am
    Swim Team
    8:30am-6:00pm
    Splash Pad
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Saturday
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim & Splash Pad
    Sunday
    Closed

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