The centerpiece of the Aquatic Center is our 100,000 gallon leisure pool. It has a multi-use design incorporating three 25 yard lap lanes, sweeping-stair entry, water-basketball hoop, a vortex and area for instruction, therapy and leisure swimming. To better suit a wide variety of uses, the water temperature is kept at 83 degrees.
The aquatic area also features a 3,000 gallon, 20 person hot water spa and an adjacent outdoor patio. Water exercise equipment is available for participant usage, including kickboards, and pull buoys.
In addition to recreational and lap swimming, aquatic programs include the Marshall Rec Swim School, an instructional swim program for youth and adult, aqua-fitness and lifeguard training.
Pool Hours
The Pools Hours at the Recreation Center vary depending on the semester and day of the week. For the most up to date information see:
Aquatics Center Hours of Operation
Vortex Hours
During the times listed below, the vortex can be turned on by staff for 30 minutes at the top of every hour. During group swim lessons, private swim lessons, or Aquatics Fitness classes, the vortex shall not be turned on. During other open pool times, the vortex can be turned on if there are no lap swimmers in the pool. Outside of rentals and birthday parties, the vortex should be turned on for a maximum of 30 minutes during the hour. Please ask a member of the Aquatic Staff to turn on the vortex. If there is no one utilizing the vortex, the current will be turned off.
| Standard Hours: Monday – Friday |
4PM – CLOSE |
| Saturday & Sunday | 1PM – CLOSE |
| During Birthday Parties/Rentals: Friday |
5PM – 7PM |
| Saturday & Sunday | 1:30PM – 3:30PM & 4:30PM – 6:30PM |
Marshall Recreation Center Swim School
Our goal is to provide quality instruction in a safe and comfortable environment. Although we are using the newly updated American Red Cross Swim Instructional program, we take it a step farther by maintaining a low student to instructor ratio, following a set curriculum, and assessing each student every session. We emphasize proper technique providing skills for a future of satisfying and safe aquatic pursuits whether it be for leisure or competition. Instruction is available for all ages and ability levels beginning at age 1 year. We offer group and private swim lessons year round.
Marshall Rec Swim School: Which Class Should I Register for?
Our Instructors
Our swim instructors are passionate about teaching swimming. They go through an initial training as well as continuous coaching and instruction to improve their teaching skills. Instructors are not assigned classes until the week prior to the start of classes and instructor choice is not an option. Although we aim to have the same instructor for five consecutive classes, there are times when we will have to substitute. If you prefer a particular instructor, we recommend private lessons.
Learn more about our highly-qualified Swim Instructors.
Swim Lessons
Group Swim Lessons
From toddlers to teens, group swim lessons offer basic swim lessons including the necessary swim and stroke techniques
Adult Swim Lessons
For ages 14 and over this class has no prerequisites. Participants will gain comfort in the water, learn basic aquatic safety skills and develop swimming strokes
Private Swim Lessons
Private Lessons are available for individuals who would like to request a specific instructor, need more flexibility in scheduling, cannot make the scheduled times of lessons, need special accommodations, or just prefer one on one instruction.
- Group Lessons can be registered for in person at the Pro shop off the lobby in the Recreation Center or register online.
- For questions on appropriate class to register for take our online quiz or contact Eric Becker the Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety 304-696-3653.
- Participants new to the program are assessed on the first day of class to determine their comfort and current swimming abilities to be placed into the appropriate level.
- Participants who have been in our program before should register for the level stated on the progress report received at the end of each session, or contact Assistant Director of Aquatics to determine the appropriate class.
(If a program is only scheduled for 4 classes the price will be adjusted)
- Members $40
- Non Members $55
