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Swim Lessons

Metroparks Working with Partners to Offer FREE Swim Lessons

Learn water safety and swimming skills at seven locations this winter! In partnership with 5 other organizations, your Metroparks are excited to bring swim lessons to you for FREE. Participants will learn basic water safety skills and get an introduction to swimming. No prior experience is needed, certified instructors will work with participants at their level with ease and understanding of their comfort in the water. Click here to learn more about these efforts started in 2022.

Lessons begin in February. Each lesson is 30-45 minutes and participants should plan to attend all lessons in their registered session. Registered participants will receive a swimsuit, swim caps, goggles, bag, and a towel.

Ages: 5 and up. Swim lessons are geared towards children ages 5 to 13, however teens and adults are welcome too. Any child under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Free!
Location: 7 different locations to choose from


Swim in the D

Detroit, MI

Adams Butzel – LESSONS FULL
Heilmann Recreation Center Pool (Tuesday/Thursday)
Patton Recreation Center Pool (Monday/Wednesday)
Patton Recreation Center Pool (Tuesday/Thursday)

LESSONS FULL!

Provided in partnership with City of Detroit Parks & Recreation and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Centerline High School

Centerline, MI

Lessons start March
LESSONS FULL!

Provided in partnership with Macomb YMCA.

Highlander Aquatic &
Fitness Center

Howell, MI

Lessons start February 21
LESSONS FULL!

Marcus Garvey Academy Pool

Pool
Detroit, MI

Lessons start March
LESSONS FULL!

Provided in partnership with Aqualyfe Swim School

Northwestern High School Pool

Pool
Detroit, MI

Lessons start March
LESSONS FULL!

Provided in partnership with Team Swift Gear

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