Recreation and Fitness Resources

09/03/2026

Return of Adult Swim Team with Coach Marissa (not pictured...)
Starting October 6th

Our adult swim team is open to adult swimmers of all ability levels. Coached workouts are designed to improve technique, fitness, and endurance. As the swim coach for our adult swim program, Marissa brings over ten years of competitive swim experience along with a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology.

Bayfieldrec.org/usms

09/01/2026

Reminder! We are closed next Monday. Your 24 hour access fobs will still give you access to the gym and showers!

08/27/2026

Last week we attended the 55+ Wellness Fair in Ashland. Sooo many conversations started with:
💔 "I never learned how to swim" or
🥶"We learned to swim in the lake... in May!!".

🏊 The kids of our region are lucky to learn to swim in a heated pool. It's a skill they will have for the rest of their life, keeping them safe and having fun!

Many of the conversations also started with "we need a pool in Ashland". And yes, it's a bit of a drive. But we're working with what we've got. Weekend lessons are now offered to hopefully make the drive more manageable.
📅 October Swim Lessons will be hosted on Sundays for 8 weeks in a row. Bayfieldrec.org/swimlessons

08/24/2026

🚨The pool pump is back up and running! What else keeps the pool running? Lifeguards! 🚑

We need more lifeguards to help us staff the pool.
🛟 Teenagers looking for a first job
💵 Working folks taking one shift per week to earn a free Rec Center membership
💬 Retirees who want to stay active and social... it takes all kinds of fill the schedule and make sure the pool stays open.

Lifeguard training September 11,12,13! Sign Up online bayfieldrec.org/certifications

08/21/2026

Roots, Rhythm, and Reimagining Barn Party-

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, we have not only met but surpassed our fundraising goal in support of the Bayfield Recreation and Fitness Center. We are deeply grateful to everyone who purchased a ticket, sponsored the event, made a contribution, volunteered, or helped spread the word. Your enthusiasm and support are a wonderful reflection of how much this community values accessible recreation, fitness, and well-being.

08/21/2026

The pool, hot tub, and sauna will be open regular hours Friday 8/21. There will be NO Aqua fit class on Friday 8/21.

08/20/2026

Send us your historic Bayfield Rec Center photos. Birthday parties in the 2000s, film from construction, friends in the pool - we'd love to include your photos and stories in our 40th anniversary story telling.

Photo from Bayfield Heritage Association

08/16/2026

The pool will be closed on Monday while we await a part for the pool pump. All pool classes and activities are suspended, and the closure will be evaluated day-to-day.

Pool, Hot Tub, and Sauna will be closed Monday 8/17/26.

The rest of our building is OPEN regular hours. Gym and showers until 7pm.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will share updates as they become available.

08/13/2026

There's so many great ways to keep learning! Adult sailing lessons are completely full for the rest of summer, make sure it's on your list for next year!

Lovely night for a sailing class, organized by the
Bayfield Recreation and Fitness Resources
Instruction:
All Hands Sailing