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- Tolson Indoor Pool
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Hours
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Recreational Swim
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Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
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Cost:
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Free for DoD ID cardholders
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$6 per guest
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Programming
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 am - 8 pm
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Tuesday, Thursday: 6 am - 8 pm
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Features
- Zero depth entry pool
- Four 25 meter lanes
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- Tucker Indoor Pool
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Tullidge Way (inside Tucker Performance Enhancement Center) BLDG C-5838
Hours
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Lap Swim
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Monday-Friday: 5:30-7 am, 11 am - 7 pm
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Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm
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Training Holidays: 8 am - 1 pm
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Sunday and Federal Holidays: Closed
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Unit Training
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Monday-Friday: 7-11 am
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Saturday-Sunday: Closed
- Reservation booking IS required. Download the unit reservation request form (.pdf)
- Walk-in/drop-in requests will NOT be accepted.
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Features
- Six 25 yard lanes
- Salt-water pool
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- Atchley Outdoor Pool
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Hours
- Closed for the season
Features
- Six 25 yard and six 25 meter lanes
- Normandy Outdoor Pool
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Hours
- Closed for the season
Features
- One diving board
Each child must pass a swim test prior to use of the diving board, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver in order for their child to participate in the test.
- Twin Lions Outdoor Pool
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Hours
- Closed for the season
Features
- Six 50 meter lanes
- One 3 meter diving board
- One 1 meter diving board
- A splash pad
- Aqua Fitness Classes
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Visit Group Fitness Classes for class schedule, class descriptions, price, purchase options and more!
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- Lifeguard Certification
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Get certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard.
Pre-qual for each class will be by appointment prior to class start date.
Open to the public, ages 15 years and older.
Course dates for 2025:
- February 1, 2, 8, 9, 2025 (Blended Learning)
- March 3-6, 2025 (PM, Blended Learning)
- April 14-17, 2025 (Blended Learning)
- June 23-26, 2025 (Blended Learning)
Fees (for each course):
- $200 for course
Blended learning offerings:
- Participants must have access to a computer to complete coursework outside of class time.
Registration information:
- Register at Tolson Indoor Pool
For more information, call Tolson Indoor Pool: +1 (910)643-8533
- Group Swim Lessons
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Swim lessons are taught by American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors.
View Group Swim Lessons for current class/registration dates.
- Private Swim Lessons
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One-on-one swim instruction.
- No evaluation required.
- Space availability for private swim lessons is limited to the “zero entry” section of Tolson Indoor Pool.
Lessons
- Private lessons (4 years old and up)
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Six 30-minute lessons for $115
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Dates and times vary according to the instructors' availability.
Registration
- Please note: No private lessons are offered at this time due to instructor shortage.
Eligibility
- Open to DOD ID Cardholders
For more information, call Tolson Indoor Pool at +1 (910)643-8533.
- Swim Teams (Youth & Adult)
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Youth (Fighting Fish)
The Fort Liberty Fighting Fish Youth Swim Team is a USA Swimming age-group team. Our groups range from developmental swimmers to experienced high school age/senior level swimmers. Swimmers are encouraged to become well-rounded athletes focusing on strokes, flexibility, and good sportsmanship. The team competes in swim meets around the area. All our coaches are ASCA certified. Please call +1 (910)643-8533 for details and current pricing. Evaluation by one of our coaches is required prior to joining.
Open to all DoD ID card youth swimmers, ages 5-18 years.
Adults (Masters Swim Program)
Fort Liberty Masters is a USMS Registered workout group. We are a diverse group of competitive, triathlete, and fitness swimmers. Every practice has a United States Masters Swimming coach.
Evaluation by coach required prior to joining.
Open to DoD ID Cardholders, ages 18 years and older.
Dates: October-May
Location: Tolson Indoor Pool
Days/times:
- Monday and Wednesday: 11 am - 1 pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 6-8 am
Cost: $5/daily, $55 for 20-visit punch card
For more information: +1 (910)643-8533
- Tolson Parent and Tots Playtime
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This is a special playtime for children to have fun in the pool with their parents and/or guardians.
View Tolson Parent and Tots Playtime for complete details.
- Coaches Wanted
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The Fighting Fish Swim Team is recruiting for swim coaches at the youth and adult level. We are looking for someone with swimming experience or has instructed swimming in any capacity. Must meet program list of qualifications and pass background checks.
For more information please stop by or call Tolson Indoor Pool at +1 (910)643-8533.
- Pool Parties
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During Hours Pools Parties
- $115 for the first hour; $50 each hour after, for up to 25 guests, party room, tables, and chairs. Each additional guest above 25 will be an additional $5 each.
- Saturday only: 11 am - 1 pm and 2-4 pm
After Hours Pool Parties
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$175 for the the first hour; $85 each hour after, for up to 25 guests, party room, tables, and chairs. Each additional guest above 25 will be an additional $5 each.
- Saturday only: 5-7 pm
Set-Up
Families may come in up to 30 minutes early to set up. We ask that the room be left in the same condition in which they found to avoid additional fees. $30 cleaning fee will be added if party fails to clean up after the event.
Reservations
Party Reservations can be made for Tolson indoor Pool three weeks in advance of the party date. Payment is due in full at the time the reservation is made along with the completed rental agreement.
Pool Use
Party groups have use of the pool. Children under 7 are required to have parents in the water at a ratio of 1 parent per 2 children. During hours parties will be in conjunction with normal recreational swim activities, to include clearing the pool for breaks. After hours parties will be outside normal operating hours of the pool. Party groups are required to follow all posted pool rules.
Payment Terms
Payment is due in full at the time the reservation is made. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are accepted forms of payment. Please make all checks payable to DFMWR. A $25 fee will be charged on any check that is returned for insufficient funds.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations must be made a minimum of 7 days prior to the scheduled party date in order to obtain a full refund. Cancellations not made 7 days prior will not be refunded. All refunds require a completed refund request form and are subject to the approval of the Aquatics Director. Payments made by credit card can be refunded directly onto the credit card that was used to make the original payment. Payments made by cash or check will be refunded in the form of a check. Please allow up to two weeks for refund checks to be processed. Parties will be cancelled during inclement weather/thunderstorm conditions. The responsible person listed below should contact the manager on duty during working hours for a determination as to whether the party will be cancelled because of adverse weather conditions. North Carolina weather is sporadic and unpredictable; however we will do our best to make a determination as soon as possible.
For additional information, call Tolson Indoor Swimming Pool +1 (910)643-8533.
- Pool Rules
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- Pools are open to Pass Holders and their guests. Pass Holders must show their pass and ID card prior to use.
- Adult Supervision: Any Pass Holder under the age of 14 (per AR 215-3) must be accompanied by an adult guardian 18 years of age or older. Each adult Pass Holder may accompany a maximum of 6 children at one time. (Special accommodation letter available for households with more than 6 children.) Pass Holders, ages 7 and under must be within arm’s reach of an adult guardian 18 years of age or older at all times.
- Guests may be signed into the facility with an authorized MWR User. Only 2 guests per household.
- Pass Holders and their guests must use the pool in a safe manner.
- Dress: All patrons must wear swimsuits that are appropriate for public appearance, no thongs, sports bras, basketball shorts, underwear, cut off's or denim shorts. All suits must be lined. Children who are not potty-trained must wear swim diapers while in the pool.
- No food or drinks allowed within 10 feet of the pool. No glass or pottery-type containers allowed in the pool area.
- Persons with skin disorders, bandages, open wounds, eye, nose or mouth discharge may be refused entrance to the facility.
- The pool will be cleared periodically to allow for safety checks.
- Absolutely no running, horseplay, diving, or obscene language permitted within the facility.
- Inflatable rafts, water wings/floaties and toys are not permitted in the pool (Guidance from CDC).
- Young children may wear Coast Guard approved life vests in the pool. Children must be within arm’s reach of an adult guardian 18 years of age or older at all times.
- Prolonged underwater breath-holding is strictly prohibited.
- Lifeguards will be provided during posted hours and will have the authority to close the pool for weather or safety reasons. Pass Holders and their guests must comply with Lifeguards' instructions or face loss of use privileges.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the facility. Intoxicated patrons will be denied entry and asked to vacate the premises.
- Lifeguards will be obeyed and shall have the authority to issue guidance on anything not covered in the Pool Rules/SOP.
- Lifeguards and Management will monitor the number of residents allowed inside the pool area at any one time in order to stay within maximum capacity requirements. Access is granted on a first come, first served basis.
- Children ages 15 and younger are required to take a swim test before using diving boards or slides.
- Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I get my children on the swim team?
Please call +1 (910)643-8533 and speak to one of the coaches. Please bear in mind that the swim team is not a learn-to-swim program. Prospective team members must be able to consistently swim the backstroke and front crawl for 25 yards each.
What do I need to do to register for swimming lessons?
Swim Lesson registration is held on the 15th of each month. If the 15th falls on the weekend or holiday, registration will begin on the next business day. Call +1 (910)643-8533 for more information.
What programs are available in the pool year round?
Unit training, lap swim, water aerobics, youth and adult swim teams, swimming lessons, life-guarding and water safety instruction classes.
Which pools are open during the summer months?
Typically all outdoor pools are open during the summer months.
How do I go about getting a lifeguard certification?
The American Red Cross Life-guarding course is taught periodically throughout the year. Prospective lifeguard students must be able to complete the following prerequisites to take the life-guarding course: Swim 300 yards non-stop swimming only the front crawl or breaststroke; Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using ladder or steps within one minute and 40 seconds; tread water without the use of hands for two minutes.
Can we bring coolers into the pools?
Yes. However, glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
What does my child need to bring for swim class?
Each learn-to-swim student needs to have the following items for every class session: Bathing suit, towel, swim diaper for those not toilet trained.
What age should my child start learning to swim?
The sooner the child is introduced to water, the better. Our parent and child classes start at 6 months. The parent or guardian must be in the water and holding onto the child throughout the class.
What is Lap Swim?
Lap swim is designed for more organized swimming up and down the length of the pool repeatedly.
Pools are kept at a comfortable temperature. Kick boards and pull buoys are available at the facility to maximize your lap swimming or water walking experience. Ask a lifeguard for assistance in finding these items.
Lap swim is intended for individuals ages 16 years and older. Children 10 and over are allowed. Lap Swimmers 10-15 years of age are required to take a swim test and must be accompanied by an adult (18 years of age or older). The swim test consists of swimming 50 meters of freestyle and breast stroke. They will also have to tread water for 2 minutes.
Family & MWR operates 5 swimming pools on base and offers a large number of aquatic classes and programs throughout the year.
Our pools are open to DoD ID Cardholders (100% ID card check) and their guests. All guests must be accompanied by a DoD ID Cardholder.
Our pools are currently free for all DoD ID Cardholders (fee for non-cardholders).
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