801 Aurora
Open June 4, 2009 - August 21, 2009
Information:Activities@cityofboise.org
(208) 375-8373 or 384-4486
Open daily during Summer 2009
Hours: Daily
1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Lap Swim 16+ years:
Daily/12:05-1 p.m.
M-F/5:35-6:35 p.m.
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Adapted Swimming Lessons
Lessons are available for participants with disabilities who would like to learn swimming skills and water safety awareness. Class size is limited to 8 students. There will be two instructors teaching the classes and a lifeguard on duty at all times. Previous swimming or water experience is not necessary. Lessons will be under close supervision by the teachers, but will not be 1:1. All lessons will take place at Borah pool, 801 Aurora; an aquatic life is available at the pool.
Visit online Registration for detailed information on current lessons.
Additional information on Adapted Recreation.
Diving Boards
Deep end 12 feet deep, has two one-meter diving boards.
Lifeguard Course
A lifeguard course is tentatively scheduled to be held August 3-13. The course will be held for ages 15 and older Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to noon at the Borah Pool. In order to register for this course you must be proficient in your swimming skills. A pre-registration skills test will be administered to every individual that would like to participate in this course. The skills test will consist of retrieving a ten pound brick from deep water, treading water for two minutes and a 500 yard swim using the following strokes: Front crawl, Sidestroke and Breaststroke. Please call 384-4486 with questions.
Resident Fee: $101.00
Nonresident Fee: $156.00
Pool
"L" shaped with 25 yard length and 6 lanes in long section.
4100 square feet surface area, 220,000 water gallons.
Rules for the pools.
Private Rentals
Pool may be rented for private parties any night of the week from 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. Reservations must be made and fees paid in advance. See pool party rates.
Sprayground
Separate sprayground facility built in 2001 on NE side of pool deck.
Youth Outdoor Pools Swimming Lessons
Classes are available at all outdoor pools through the Boise Parks & Recreation Stroke & Turn Aquatic Recreation program (STAR). Eight 25 minute classes are offered in two-week sessions, Monday-Thursday. Class size is limited. Registration is available on a first-come, first served basis. Pre-school classes are available to ages 3-4 years. Swimmers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water. For all other classes students must be at least 4 years of age.
Visit Online Registration for detailed information on current lessons.