Open Swim
paddle & play open swim
0-5 Yr Olds + Guardian
Dive into a splash-filled playtime perfect for parents and little ones! We provide life jackets, puddle jumpers, and infant floats for non-swimmers. A parent or guardian must be in the water for hands-on supervision.
- Aquatics Calendars
- Pool Rules & Guidelines
- Dates: Fridays until Apr 24 (Skip Dec 26, Jan 2, Apr 3, 10)
- Time: 9:30-10:45 AM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool
- Costs: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons
FAMILY Open Swim
Infants-Adults
Enjoy affordable quality pool time for the whole crew—infants, teens, adults—all are welcome! Take a plunge with our diving board, youth slide, basketball hoops, and a variety of toys, floats, life jackets, puddle jumpers, and infant floats. Bring your family and make a splash together!
- Aquatics Calendars
- Pool Rules & Guidelines
- Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons
- Halfday Open Swim (1:30-3:30pm): Dec 12, 22, 26, 29, Jan 2, 16, 19, Feb 9, 10, 26, 27, Apr 3, 6, 8, 10, May 8, June 3, 4, 5
- Snow Day Open Swim: During the school year, Zeeland Recreation makes every effort to open the pool on ZPS snow days. Follow us on social media for the latest news!
- Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool
homeschool FAMILY OPEN SWIM
All Ages
Take a midweek break and make a splash together! Our Homeschool Family Open Swim on Wednesday afternoons gives families—from infants to adults—dedicated pool time to relax, be active, and enjoy the water at their own pace. Explore all the fun the pool has to offer, from the diving board and youth slide to basketball hoops and a variety of toys, floats, life jackets, puddle jumpers, and infant floats. Whether you’re practicing skills, playing together, or just enjoying the water, this open swim offers a welcoming space for connection, confidence building, and pure fun. Bring your family, jump in, and enjoy quality time in the pool!
- Registration: No registration - just show up!
- Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons
- Day & Time: Wed | 1:30-3:30 PM
- Dates: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
adaptive OPEN SWIM
All Ages
Our Adaptive Family Open Swim program provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where people of all abilities can enjoy unstructured pool time with their families. This program is designed to support individuals with disabilities or adaptive needs as they explore, play, and enjoy the water at their own pace in a comfortable and encouraging setting. Lifeguards are on duty to ensure safety and adaptive equipment are available for participants who may benefit from them. Parents, guardians, or caregivers are encouraged to join participants in the water at no additional charge and are responsible for offering any personal support their family member may need. Participants should bring a swimsuit, towel, and any preferred personal flotation devices.
- Registration: Not required - Just show up!
- Cost: $3 per adaptive participant | Caregivers swim for free | Included in Fitness Memberships
- Dates: Saturdays | Jan 10, Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21
- Time: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation - East Warm Pool
halfday / snow day fAMILY Open Swim
Infants-Adults
During the school year, Zeeland Recreation makes every effort to open the pool on half days, holidays, spring break, snow days, etc. Follow us on social media for the latest news!
- Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons
- Dec 22, 26, 29: 1:30-3:30pm
- Jan 2, 16, 19: 1:30-3:30pm
- Feb 9, 10, 26, 27: 1:30-3:30pm
- Apr 3, 6, 8, 10: 1:30-3:30pm
- May 8: 1:30-3:30pm
- June 3, 4, 5 : 1:30-3:30pm
- Pool Rules & Guidelines
- Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool
Splash Pass
This is a pool membership for families who love to play in the pool and enjoy unlimited access to open swim! Children 11 years and younger must be accompanied in the pool area by a responsible person at least 16 years of age.
- Call (616) 748-3230 or stop in to set up a Splash Pass!
- Aquatics Calendars
- Pool Rules & Guidelines
- 1 Month: $32
- 3 Months: $86 (10% discount)
- 6 Months: $154 (20% discount)
Free Open Swim While Enrolled In Swim Lessons
To encourage our swimmers to practice their skills between lessons, each child who enrolls in our swim lessons will receive a family open swim certificate that will allow FREE unlimited access for their immediate family to open swim for the duration of their swim lesson session. Family open swim certificates will be handed out on the first day of swim lessons and may be redeemed for a Splash Pass at the service desk. One certificate per family. Certificates are non-transferrable.