Open Swim

Zeeland Recreation Pools will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, July 28 through Saturday, August 9. During this time, many aquatics programs will be relocated to the Zeeland West High School Natatorium. However, both the ZRec Pools and the ZW Natatorium will be closed on Mon, July 28. ZW Natatorium aquatics calendars begin on Tue, Aug 29. You'll find the detailed calendar for July 29–August 9 below, along with all other summer aquatics schedules. We appreciate your flexibility!



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. 

  • Pool Rules & Guidelines
  • Dates: Fridays | Oct 4-Apr 25 | Skip Nov 29, Dec 27, Jan 3, Apr 4, 11 
  • 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!

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 
  • Sept 20: 1:30-3:30pm
  • Oct 4, 31: 1:30-3:30pm
  • Nov 1, 7, 8, 29: 1:30-3:30pm
  • Dec 13, 23, 27, 30: 1:30-3:30pm
  • Jan 3, 17, 20: 1:30-3:30pm
  • Feb 10, 11, 27, 28: 1:30-3:30pm
  • Apr 4, 7, 9, 11: 1:30-3:30pm
  • May 9: 1:30-3:30pm
  • June 4, 5, 6: 1:30-3:30pm
  • Pool Rules & Guidelines
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool

homeschool swim program

5-12 Yr Olds

Our NEW Homeschool Swim Program offers homeschool families the ideal blend of structured physical education and meaningful peer interaction. Each session begins with a 30-minute instructor-led lesson, where instructors work with groups sorted by swimming ability to teach foundational skills or refine advanced techniques. Afterward, children enjoy 30 minutes of supervised open swim, a relaxed opportunity to practice new skills, socialize with peers, and build confidence. This thoughtfully designed format addresses both physical fitness and essential water-safety awareness aligning perfectly with homeschool PE needs. Whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or striving to polish stroke technique, our goal is to help every swimmer feel confident, competent, and safe.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Cost: $88r/$103nr
  • Session 1: Mon | Sept 15-Oct 20 | 9:00-10:00 AM
  • Session 2: Mon | Sept 15-Oct 20 | 10:00-11:00 AM
  • Session 3: Mon | Nov 3-Dec 15 (skip Nov 24) | 9:00-10:00 AM 
  • Session 4 : Mon | Nov 3-Dec 15 (skip Nov 24) | 10:00-11:00 AM 
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - East 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.

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.