Aquatics at The Rec

06/17/2026

Due to the incoming severe weather, the pool will be closing at 6:30 tonight. Stay safe!

06/16/2026

🏊‍♀️ FREE COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHT! 🏊‍♂️

Join us this Friday for a FREE Community Swim Night sponsored by Pearman Pharmacy!

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an evening of swimming, fun, and community at The Rec pool. We're grateful to Pearman Pharmacy for making this event possible and helping provide a free opportunity for everyone to enjoy the pool together.

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 5:00-9:00pm
📍 The Rec Pool

No registration required - just come ready to swim!

Thank you, Pearman Pharmacy, for supporting our community!

06/15/2026

First meet ✔️

What an incredible way to kick off our season! Our Tigersharks had their first meet of the summer season last week at South Vermillion and did a great job! So excited for more fun times and fast swimming to come!
🦈💙💛💜

06/13/2026

🌊 Swim Saturday Staff Spotlight 🌊

We're kicking off our first Swim Saturday Staff Spotlight and can't wait to introduce you to the amazing people who make our aquatics programs possible. Stay tuned all summer as we feature more of our incredible team!

First up is Emerson! We're so excited to have her with us for the summer! Emerson is an assistant swim team coach, water fitness instructor, lifeguard, and swim lesson instructor, bringing energy, encouragement, and enthusiasm to everything she does.

Whether she's helping a swimmer gain confidence, leading a water fitness class, or cheering on our swim team, Emerson makes a positive impact on everyone she meets. We're lucky to have her as part of The Rec family - be sure to say hello when you see her at the pool this summer! 🏊‍♀️💙

06/10/2026

Our second session of morning swim lessons starts next week, and there's still time to register!

We currently have openings in the following classes:
10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM

Reminder: you can choose between 4 lessons/week (M-Th) or 2 lessons/week (M/W or T/Th). If choosing 2 days, please email Alyssa at [email protected] to register.

We also have Adaptive Swim Lesson spots available for swimmers who may benefit from individualized instruction. Call the Rec to sign-up!

Whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or ready to build new skills, our instructors are excited to help them gain confidence and have fun!

📍 Reserve your spot before classes fill up! https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2288/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=&program_id=TMP122813&expanded=categories%2Clocations&coming_soon=False&category_ids=TAG6596&all_categories=false&location_ids=B558&all_locations=false&date_ranges%5B0%5D.start=&date_ranges%5B0%5D.end=&birth_dates=

06/09/2026

‼️Schedule Update!‼️
Good news! One of our water fitness instructors has offered to sub the previously cancelled class on Wednesday morning at 9! Tell your friends to bring a friend and beat the heat with a great workout in the pool! :) Thank you Adrienne! 💦

We have a few updates to this week's pool schedule:

💦 Wednesday: No morning Water Fitness
🏊 Thursday: Extended Lap/Open Swim in the morning

A few reminders as you plan your visit:
-The pool is unavailable from 8:00–9:00 a.m. on mornings when swim team practice is held.
-There are lap lanes and open pool space available during swim lessons and Water Fitness classes!
-Our next weekday session of swim lessons begins June 15 - there's still time to register!

It's been a great start to summer, and we're looking forward to another fun week at the pool. We can't wait to see you!

06/07/2026

We have a few updates to this week's pool schedule:

💦 Wednesday: No morning Water Fitness
🏊 Thursday: Extended Lap/Open Swim in the morning

A few reminders as you plan your visit:
-The pool is unavailable from 8:00–9:00 a.m. on mornings when swim team practice is held.
-There are lap lanes and open pool space available during swim lessons and Water Fitness classes!
-Our next weekday session of swim lessons begins June 15 - there's still time to register!

It's been a great start to summer, and we're looking forward to another fun week at the pool. We can't wait to see you!

06/03/2026

🚨 Pop-Up Water Fitness Class Tomorrow! 🚨

We're adding a special water fitness class at 7:00 PM tomorrow, June 4th. Come get a great workout, cool off, and have some fun in the pool!

No experience needed - just show up ready to move and have fun!

06/02/2026

One of our goals since reopening the pool has been to make sure there is something for everyone here at the Rec. We believe very child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, confident, and successful in the water.

We're excited to now offer Adaptive Swim Lessons designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with physical, developmental, sensory, or cognitive differences. These lessons are personalized to each participant's unique needs, abilities, and learning style, helping build water safety skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of swimming.

Whether your child is new to the water or working toward specific goals, our instructors are committed to creating a positive experience for every swimmer.

Learn more by visiting our Swim Lessons Page and clicking the Adaptive Lessons link! Please call the Rec (217-466-9622) or stop by in person to register!

https://www.parisrec.org/aquatics/swim-lessons/

05/31/2026

Our summer pool schedule is here! There are quite a few changes from our spring schedule, so be sure to take a close look before planning your week. Here are some of the highlights:

-expanded early morning lap swim hours
-swim team practices begin Monday, 6/1
-4 water fitness classes each week (with more coming!)
-morning, evening, and weekend swim lessons

It's going to be a busy summer at the pool!

Whether you're looking to get in a workout before work, cool off inside with your family, have your kids improve their swim skills, or join a fitness class, there's something for everyone.

Check out the updated schedule below and let us know if you have any questions. We can't wait for a great summer at the pool! 🏊‍♀️☀️