Due to a severe water leak and structural damage, the 50M Pool is closed until further notice. If you have any training events or birthday parties scheduled please call 531-1988 for more information.We apologize for any inconvenience and will keep you posted as more information is made available.
- Loretta L. Nale, DFMWR
January 23, 2012
The South Fort 50M Pool and Main Aquatics Office is located at building 273, behind Baynes Jones Army Community Hospital.The pool is seven lanes wide and offers two diving boards (1M & 3M), plus a water slide (currently closed for repairs) and a climbing wall.The 50M Pool is outdoors, but a "bubble" is erected during the winter for year round fun. During the Summer, there is also a Toddler Pool available for young ones to safely wade in.
The South Fort 25M Pool is located at building 1458. The 25M pool is reserved for swim lessons, CYSS activities and classes. It is also available for parties and special events. This is an outdoor pool and is only open for the summer season.
All kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or guardian (age 16 or older) at all times. Children ages 7-12 may take a swim test to qualify to swim alone, but a parent or guardian must still be present in the pool area. Younger children are allowed in the pool as long as they are fully potty-trained. The Toddler Pool is available only during the summer for children who are not potty-trained, but they must wear appropriate swimmie diapers. Call 531-1988 for more information.
Prices
Active Duty, Retirees and children under 2: Free
Family Pass (Summer): $80
Children ages 3-12: $1.50
Family Pass (Winter): $60
Patrons age 13+: $2.50
Single Pass (Summer): $40
Raft Night for patrons age 5+: $4.00
Single Pass (Winter): $30
*Winter passes are $10 off during the fist week of November!*
Special Events Due to pool closure, there are no special events at this time.
50 Meter Pool Activities
50 Meter Pool Activities
PT Swim: Tuesday-Friday, 6:30am-7:30am.This serves as an excellentalternative to a regular PT training schedule.Reservations are required for large groups.
Drown Proofing Class: Reservations and a memorandum stating time, date, point of contact, and phone number are required.
Lap Swim: Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.During the winter season, one laneremains open for patrons who cannot attend the set lap swim time.
General Swim:Tuesday-Friday, 1:00pm-7:00pm.Saturday and Sunday, Noon-7:00pm.The 1M and 3M diving boards remain open during these times as well.Water slide operational hours vary.
Water aerobics: Wednesday/Friday, 10:00am-11:00am. This is a low impactexercise class that will tone you up and burn calories in no time. There is no cost for water aerobics.
Swimming Lessons:For Children, lessons are Wednesday/Friday, from 10:00am to 11:00am. $5 per lesson.Potty trained children only.Adult lessons are offered for Soldiers Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30am-10:30am.
Raft Night: Every Saturday, 3:00pm-7:00pm in Summer and 3:00pm-6:00pm in Winter. $4 per person.During Raft Night, the pool is transformed into an aquatic parkwith slides and flotation devices for the whole family to enjoy.Personal flotation devices such as rafts, floats, noodles, etc. are also welcomeduring these hours.No water wings are allowed during Raft Night.
Pool Parties: Start at $80 for a minimum of two hours and up to 50 people.Call 531-1988 to make your reservation
50 Meter Pool 1710 Swimming Pool Rd., Bldg 273
Fort Polk, LA
337-531-1988
25 Meter Pool (Closed for renovations)
337-531-6785
