Learn to Swim

You or your child can be safer at the beach and pool by enrolling in a Learn2Swim class. Swim classes are offered at County pool locations. They are available year-round, depending on demand, in two-week sessions. Swim classes are 30 to 45 minutes long. The cost of swim lessons varies from $10 to $60 per session depending on pool location. You will be taught by certified American Red Cross water safety instructors.

Swim classes are based on your swimming ability level and age group.

Call the Learn2Swim location for dates and times. Times vary depending on pool location and number of participants.

For more information or to register, contact your desired Learn2Swim class location.

Accommodations for people with disabilities
All of our pools have pool lifts. Children and adults with disabilities are welcome to participate in all of our aquatic activities and facilities. For more information, call Miami-Dade Parks Leisure Access Services at 305-755-7848.

Every swim lesson counts
Every Lesson Counts is a water safety campaign in Miami-Dade County. The goal is to teach one million swim lessons every year. The campaign brings together countywide locations where you can take swim lessons. It also highlights the importance that every child should learn to swim.

Parents & Tots (ages 2-5)
Lessons are designed to help toddlers ages 2 to 5 become comfortable in and around water. You, the parent, will learn important water safety techniques. A parent or guardian is required in the water with each child. The class starts by teaching basic skills. The instructor will build on these skills to increase your child's endurance and teach new aquatic skills appropriate to your child's age and readiness.

For more information call 305-665-1626. To register, contact the pool of your interest.

Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5)
Children ages 4 and 5 learn independent skills and water safety practices. Parents will learn important water safety techniques. A parent or guardian is required in the water with each child. The class starts by teaching basic skills. The instructor will build on these skills to increase your child's endurance and teach new aquatic skills appropriate to your child's age and readiness.

Levels 1-6 (ages 6-18)
Children ages 6 to 18 in levels 1 to 3 learn fundamental skills such as water entry, water adjustment, breath control, floating, and front and back crawl. Children ages 6 to 18 in levels 4 to 6 improve swimming for distance in the four basic strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

Adults (ages 18 and over)
Adults with little or no swimming experience will learn basic swimming skills such as floating, breathing regulation and kicking.
Visit the park page or call the pool for public swim hours. To register, call the pool directly.

Swim classes take place at the following pool locations:
- A.D. Barnes Pool
  3401 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL
  305-665-1626
- Arcola Lakes Senior Center (for ages 55 and over)
  8401 NW 14th Avenue, Miami, FL
  305-694-2728
- Goulds Pool
  11350 SW 216th Street, Miami, FL
  305-233-0537
- Marva Bannerman Pool
  4830 NW 24th Avenue, Miami, FL
  305-635-2461
- North Pointe Pool
  7351 NW 186th Street, Miami, FL
  305-755-5457
- Oak Grove Pool
  690 NE 159th Street, Miami,FL
  305-755-7850
- Palm Springs North Pool (NW)
  7901 NW 176 Street, Miami, FL
  305-558-3762
- Rockway Pool
  9460 SW 27th Drive, Miami, FL
  305-223-8742
- South Dade Pool
  28151 SW 164th Avenue, Miami, FL
  305-248-1386
- Tamiami Pool
  11201 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL
  305-223-7077
- Tropical Estates Pool
  10201 SW 48th Street, Miami, FL
  305-221-5041
- West Perrine Pool
  10301 SW 170th Terrace, Miami FL
  305-969-3886