Aquatics
The Perry Park Center is home to a recently updated indoor pool! Our pool includes:
- 2 ft - 12 ft depth
- 85-foot long slide (must be at least 48" tall)
- Six 25 meter lanes, with starting blocks
- 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards
- Handicapped Accessible by lift or steps
- Separate wading pool (2 inches to 18 inches)
Summer Hours
(mid-May - mid-August)
Fitness Swim:
Mon - Fri : 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Open Swim:
Mon - Thurs : 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sat & Sun: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Hours of Operation
School Year Hours
(mid-August - mid-May)
Fitness Swim:
Mon - Fri : 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Open Swim:
Mon - Thrs : 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sat & Sun: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Additional Details
- One lap lane will always be available for lap swimming. Lap and fitness swimming is for patrons who continuously are swimming.
- The Perry Park Center only allows Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices. A limited number of devices are available for checkout, but we encourage you to bring your own to ensure a proper fit. Things such as water wings, noodles, rafts, are not allowed.
Wibit
The Wibit is our inflatable obstacle course for swimmers between 4 and 6 feet tall. Please check out all of our additional rules HERE! The Wibit is currently available during Open Swim on Saturday, and Sunday. Check the Aquatic Hours to see times of Open Swim.
Classes
The Aquatics Department regularly offers multiple Aqua Aerobics Classes, Group Swimming Lessons, Private Swimming Lessons, Lifeguard Training, and Lifeguard Recertification Courses. To see what we’re currently offering, click HERE!
Lifeguard Training Course
CLASS SESSION: December 28th & 29th 8 AM to 4 PM Thur. & Fri.
PREREQUISITES: Min. age: 15 years as of the last day of their class. Swim 300 meters continuously using front crawl and/or breaststroke with correct breathing. Tread in deep water continuously using only legs for 2 minutes Swim 25 meters, retrieve a 10 pound object in 7 ft. of water & return within 1:40 min.
$200 ****If the participant is successfully employed by the Perry Park Center with the the PPC Aquatics Dept. for 3 months, they will be reimbursed for $200 for the cost of the class. Taking the class does not ensure employment with the PPC Aquatics Department
Register here
Call Amy Moeckel at PPC for more information 573-547-7275
H20 FIT Advanced Water Aerobics
Jump in and challenge yourself! This is an ideal class for those who want to vary their resistance training and cardio workouts. H20 FIT incorporates the use of resistance equipment along with cardio training, fun music and water fitness routines.
H20 FIT Advanced Water Aerobics
Tuesday's & Thursday's at 8:30 am
November 28 - January 4
$30 Members $48 Guests
12 classes
Drop In Fee: $5 Guest / $3 Member
Aqua Aerobics for Arthritis
Get active with this class, where the goal is an improved range of motion, along with some suspended cardiovascular exercises, resistance training, and stretching.
Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's
November 27 - December 18
$38 Guests / $28 Members / Drop-In $5
Call Amy Moeckel at PPC for more information 573-547-7275
Register here!
Additional Aquatic Locations
Perryville Splash Pad
The Splash Pad at Robert J. Miget Memorial Park is open everyday from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM from May 1st through September 30th. The water can be turned on by holding your hand on top of the orange post just inside the south gate.