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Swimming Pools

Dive into Chattanooga's premier indoor and outdoor pools. Offering swim lessons, lifeguard training, and aquatics programs for all ages. Download the City of Chattanooga Department of Community Development’s MyChattConnect mobile app to stay up to date!

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Outdoor Pools

For your safety and ours, no inflatables, water wings or pool noodles are allowed in the pool, life jackets must be Coast Guard approved. Swimmers who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. Please bring your own swim diapers with you each visit. Proper swimming attire is required for entry to the pool. No street clothes. All children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. All swimmers must pass a swim test to swim in the deep end of the pool.

Warner Park Pool

The Warner Park Pool features a large splash pad with water features that squirt, spray, splash, rain, and sprinkle for hours of cool recreation activity. $3 per person.

Address
Next to the Chattanooga Zoo. 
1254 East Third Street
Chattanooga, TN  37404
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Phone
(423) 643-6630

Hours of Operation
Opens May 23rd 
Weekdays: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekends: 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Daily last entry to Warner Park Pool is 4:15pm.

$3.00 entry fee, 2 and under are free

Credit cards accepted!  

Everyone entering the pool facility is required to pay the day fee.  No refunds will be given for any reason including inclement weather.  Check the weather ahead of your visit. 

Adult Lap Swim

We offer adults a chance to swim once the pool closes for regular activities.
June 2nd - July 30th
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm 
Cost: $3 per visit

Season Passes

Passes can be purchased at Warner Park.

Category

Price

Family of 4 (same household)

$175

Additional family member

$25 per person

Individuals 18 and over

$75

 

Birthday Parties at Warner Park Pool and Splash Pad

Birthday Party Options

Price

Includes

Additional Information

Private Splash Pad Party

$300

- 2 hours 

- Pavilions 
- Space for 50 guests 
- Coolers and cakes allowed

 

Private Pool and Spray Pad Reservations

$400

- 2 hours

- Up to 50 swimmers 

- Coolers and cakes allowed

 

Single Pavilion Rentals

$100

- 2 hours 
- Up to 25 swimmers 
- Entire pool and spray park during regular hours

Reserve your spot using the our app Reservations start April 15th.

Carver Center

Free Entry!

Address
600 North Orchard Knob Street
Chattanooga, TN  37406
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Phone
(423) 682-8259

Hours of Operation
Opens June 2nd - July 30th
Tuesday, Thursday,
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Indoor Pools

For your safety and ours, no inflatables, water wings  or pool noodles are allowed in the pool, life jackets must be Coast Guard approved. Swimmers who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper.  Please bring your own swim diapers with you each visit. 

All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

At the Brainerd and South Chattanooga Community Centers, aquatic adventures await year-round, catering to diverse interests and age groups.

Swimming Programs

  • Swimming lessons for youth and adults
  • Water fitness classes

Pool Amenities

  • Locker rooms
  • Showers
  • Zero depth ramp entry

Chris L. Ramsey Senior Community Center

Address
1010 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411
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Phone
(423) 643-6220

Features

  • Multi-use 4-Lane pool with 0 depth entry
  • 25-yard ramp with handrails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Depth: 3 feet to 5 feet

South Chattanooga Complex

Address
1151 West 40th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37409
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Phone
(423) 643-6810

Features

  • Multi-use 4-Lane pool with 0 depth entry
  • 25-yard ramp with handrails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Depth: 3 feet to 5 feet


Contact
Aquatics Coordinator: Peggy Grall
Phone: (423) 643-6608

Spring 2025 Indoor Pool Schedule: Check Full Schedule.

Swim Lessons

Community Development offers swim lessons for all ages 3-12.  Lesson fees areat $35 per individual for 8 one half hour class sessions.

Summer swim lesson sign up will May 21, 2026 at 8AM online only. Session One will begin June 3rd through June 26th. The second session will begin July 8th - July 31st. Each session will take place at the Warner Park Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 5:30pm with  preschool classes and 6:05pm for school age classes.  Swimmers will attend both nights for 4 weeks.

To register use our app. Note space is limited and registration fills up quickly. 

 

Beginner Lessons (Preschool or School-age Levels)

The Beginner Level focuses on basic water safety and survival skills, introducing fundamental freestyle and backstroke techniques. Ideal for children not yet comfortable in the water, this class emphasizes personal water safety and achieving basic swimming competency.

Skills covered include:

  • Swim independently without a flotation device
  • Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
  • Submerge underwater and retrieve objects
  • Introduction to swim-float-swim sequence

Minimum age requirement: children ages 3 and older

Advanced Beginner (Preschool or School-age Levels)

Advanced lessons build on previously learned skills, requiring swimmers to demonstrate independence in the water. This level introduces stroke techniques, rhythmic breathing, personal safety skills, and endurance swimming.

Skills include:

  • Stroke Introduction
  • Rhythmic breathing
  • Personal safety skills
  • Swimming to safety and endurance

Intro to Competitive Swimming (School-age Children)

Designed for school-age children, this class focuses on developing stroke techniques for freestyle and backstroke. Students are introduced to breaststroke and butterfly strokes through drills for 25 yards, requiring continuous swimming throughout the class.

Prerequisites:

  • One length freestyle with rhythmic side breathing pattern
  • One length backstroke

Lifeguards needed!

Chattanooga is proud to offer options for lifeguarding with great pay, flexible hours, and a choice of working in our outdoor pools over the summer or our 2 indoor pools during the year.

Contact Peggy Grall at aquatics@chattanooga.gov or text 423-643-7300 for the latest class times and additional information.

Requirements

  • Certifications: must possess current American Red Cross or YMCA certification, along with Standard First Aid and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, including AED.

  • Age: minimum age requirement is 15 years

  • Skills: effective written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to understand and follow instructions

 

Contact Us

Call
(423) 643-7300 (423) 643-7300