Lap Swimming / Water Walking

Updates to Fitness Swimming Hours and Reservations at The Wave 

Fitness swimming at The Wave has been extended from 45-minute sessions to 55-minute sessions. Participants will also be able to reserve their lanes a full month at a time. Schedules for the following month will be published on the 15th day of the previous month at dublinrecguide.com. This will also allow swimmers to take advantage of the normal refund policy, should they need to cancel. Those needing to cancel can transfer their funds to a different date or receive a refund. Non-residents can reserve lanes for the following month four days after the schedule is released to residents.  

The Wave Refund Policy

Adults (14 years and older): 

Dublin Residents: $6 per person 

Non-Residents: $8 per person

Fitness swimming is designed for participants age 14 years and older* who wish to swim for fitness by swimming regular/consistent lengths of the pool as an individually directed exercise program. Enjoy the amazing health benefits of lap swimming and water walking at the Wave! Whether you’re swimming for fitness, training, or relaxation, lap swimming and water walking offer a low-impact way to stay active and improve your health.  People of all abilities are welcome. 

NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS AS OF AUGUST 2024

In efforts to simplify our Fitness Swim registration, we have updated our enrollment process. you will no longer be required to choose a lane when you register. Lane options will be first come first served upon arrival. Please see below for revised instructions to register.

Step One: Create an account or login to DublinRecGuide.com. 

Step Two: Click "Activities" on the menu bar. In the search bar, enter "Fitness Swim" and click the "Search" button. 

Step Three: Choose the MONTH you would like to make your reservation for, and then click "View sub-activities" button to the right.

Step Four: Choose the DAY you would like, and click on the "View sub-activities" button to the right.

Step Five: Choose the TIMESLOT/POOL you would like, and click on the "Enroll" button to the right. Outdoor and indoor pools are both available, and will be shown on the timeslot you enroll in. If the "Enroll" button is not visible, the activity is already full and will not accept additional swimmers. You can also identify this by the red "Full" identifier on top of the enroll button.

Step Six: After you click, "Enroll Now", you can repeat the process and make multiple reservations at one time.

Refunds: You can now refund or transfer your lane using your dublinrecguide.com account if it is seven or more days prior to the reservation. When signed into your account, select "Transaction and Payment History".

Lane Sharing Policy

During fitness swimming hours at The Wave, two individuals may now have the opportunity to share a lane. During the reservation process, each lane will have two registration spots. 

Fitness Swimming / Water Walking in the Sports Pool & Natatorium

The outdoor Sports Pool and Natatorium are both heated. Lane reservations will only be available in 55-minute sessions. Pre-registration is highly encouraged, but drop-in fitness swimming is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, depending on lane availability. Early pool entry is not permitted. 

Guidelines to follow:

  • Fitness swim/water walking is for Dublin residents and non-residents who wish to swim laps for exercise or to water walk.  Recreation Swim is not allowed during the lap swim program. 
  • Two swimmers per lane (can be from different households).
  • Fitness Swim/Water Walking sessions will be scheduled for 55-minute sessions.
    • Participants are asked to arrive at the front desk lobby for check-in before their scheduled swim.
    • If participants arrive early, they must wait until their scheduled fitness swim time to enter the water. 
    • There will be a five-minute transition period between sessions.  Please leave the facility promptly after the session is over through the designated exit gate.
    • Coaching or teaching swim lessons is not allowed during fitness swim hours.
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Sports Pool

Fitness Swimming/Water Walking: (Reservations are 55-Minute Timeslots)

*dates and times are subject to change
Day Fitness Swim Start Times Location
Monday - Thursday 

 6:00 AM
7:00 AM





 Indoor & Outdoor Pools
Indoor & Outdoor Pools
Friday Closed Closed
Saturday (Beginning 9/30) 9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
 Indoor Pool Only
Indoor & Outdoor Pools*
Indoor & Outdoor Pools*
Sunday (Beginning 10/1) 4:30 PM
5:30 PM
 Indoor Pool Only
Indoor Pool Only

Lane Depths

Lane  Depth Type
Lanes 1-8 (Sports Pool) 6 ft. to 7.5 ft. Fitness Swimming
Lanes 9-11 ( Sports Pool) 3 ft. to 4.5 ft. Fitness Swimming/ Water Walking
Lanes 1-6 (Natatorium) 4 ft. Fitness Swimming/Water Walking
Bay 3 (Natatorium) 3 ft. to 3.5 ft. Water Walking

Photography Release:

While visiting The Wave, I understand that photographs may be taken of me or my child during the course of said activity, and that these photographs may be used in the City of Dublin’s publications, including but not limited to recreation brochures, the City’s website, and the City’s Facebook page or other City social media sites.