PARKS & RECREATION AQUATICS: Special Activities & Amenities

Donner Aquatic Center
22nd & Sycamore St.
(812) 376-2683
www.donnerpool.com

Birthday Tent

Have your birthday party during regular public swimming session. We will provide a shade canopy, picnic tables and admission for up to 10 children and 2 adults for a flat fee of $50.00 Only one party scheduled per public session. Must reserve in advance. Call 376-2680 for further information.

Pre-school Swim Time

Each Saturday from 10-11am, the leisure pool will be open for parents and their children (6 & under). Enjoy the water and play features without the crowd of older kids.
Admission: $1/person (no siblings over 6 permitted)

Donner Aquatics Week

Lifeguards in Action

Vigilance Awareness Training & Emergency Action Plan

As a part of our ongoing training, we will randomly place a mannequin “Timmy” in the pool to keep our guards Rescue Ready!

Occasionally during the 3:00pm break, you will also get to see our guards in action as we will simulate an emergency situation that will require the lifeguard team to respond. 

Special Swim

We offer adapted aquatic instruction for children and teens, ages 5-18 with special needs. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. In case of inclement weather lessons will be cancelled and rescheduled at a later date.

	Tues. & Thurs., June 3-July 17
260010- A4	10:15-11:30am
260010- A5	11:45am-1pm
	$13

Donner Swim Club

The Donner Swim Club offers a year-round program for the child or adult interested in competitive swimming. Website: www.donnerswimclub.org.

"GAME ON"

Donner Aquatic Center has added a 3rd basketball goal for the younger crowd in the leisure pool.

Come and enjoy a game of 21, horse or just shoot and splash!

Donner Aquatic Center's 60th Anniversary Celebration

Donner Pool first opened to the public on July 4, 1948. The pool was donated by William Donner.

Come and celebrate Donner Aquatic Center's 60th Anniversary on Sunday, July 6th from 12 noon to 6 pm.

Day's activities will include music, games, races, sidewalk chalk art and Speed Stacks. A reception for current and former members of Donner Swim Club, the Donner Pool/Donner Aquatic Center lifeguard staff, former Aqua Queens and contestants and former Youngest Swimmer winners will be held from 2-4 in Donner Center.

CPD & Me - National Night Out FREE

Tuesday, August 5th, 6:30-8:30 pm

Join us for dinner from 5-6:30pm and swimming in Donner Pool from 6:30-8:30pm. No Family Swim on Wed, Aug. 6th.

School Spirit Day - Sun., Aug. 10

As school gets ready to re-open, show your school spirit. Anyone wearing a t-shirt, sweatshirt or cap with your school name or mascot on the front will receive admission for $1. Elementary school thru college logo clothing will be acceptable. There will be fun games based around local schools. Which school will have the most students and supporters at the pool?

End of Summer Doggie Day - Sun., Aug. 10, 6:30-8pm

Doggie Swim returns following a successful event last year. Bring your pooch for a season ending swim at Donner Pool. Each dog must be accompanied by an owner or adult handler. This event is held in cooperation with Columbus Animal Control & Columbus Animal Rescue Effort (CARE). Representatives of companies providing pet supplies and services will be on hand. No pre-registration required. Fee: $5/dog ($3 will be contributed to CARE spay & neutering program.)