About Us
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FEES & PRICING
Admissions
- Infant (0-5 yrs): free
- Pool Patrons: $3 / Seniors, First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $2
Swimming Programs
- Swim Lessons: $35 / First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $31.50
- Swim Team
- Spring Pre-Season Practice (Dates & More Info Under Swim Team Tab): $50 / First Responders & Military with ID: $45
- Regular Season Practice (Dates & More Info Under Swim Team Tab): $75 / First Responders & Military with ID: $67.50
- Post-Season Practice (Dates & More Info Under Swim Team Tab): $50 / First Responders & Military with ID: $45
- "Lazy" Water Walking (Adults 25+ Only): $3 / Seniors, First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $2
American Red Cross Certifications & Trainings
- Junior Lifeguarding: $80 / First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $72
- Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification Training: $200 / First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $180
- Hands-Only CPR and First Aid Certification Training: $75 / First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $67.50
Pool Passes
- Individual Pool Passes (ADMIT ONE ONLY- see 'Pool Passes & Rentals' tab for important information)
- Season Pass (May 29th - August 2nd): $60
- June Pass (May 29th - June 30th): $30
- July Pass (July 1st - August 2nd): $30
- Lazy Walking Program Passes (see 'Pool Passes & Rentals' tab for important information)
- June Lazy Walking Pass (May 29th - June 30th): $30
- July Lazy Walking Pass (July 1st - August 2nd): $30
Pool rentals
- Daily Pool Rental (during public swim hours): $100 plus $2/person
- This rental MUST be booked in person at the AC. While booking $100 must be paid up front in person.
- Click the Pool Passes & Rentals tab for rental availability and more information.
- After-Hours Private Pool Rental: $300
- Saturday or Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Click here to view the 2026 Private Pool Rental Application (PDF, 598.04 KB)(opens in a new tab)
- ***This application must be submitted to the Visitors Center for approval- the AC does NOT accept or approve these contracts. For assistance contact the Visitors Center by vising 822 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC 29150 or calling 803-436-2640
The City of Sumter proudly announced the opening of the outdoor pool City of Sumter Aquatic Center at 1115 S. Lafayette Blvd., adjacent to the South Hope Center on August, 16th 2003. The Sumter Community enjoys fun in the sun with the mushroom water fountain, twister slide, lazy river and swimming for all ages! Sign up for swimming lessons, adult water walking programs, summer swim team, lifeguard lessons, and junior lifeguard classes! Check the Aquatics page for upcoming programs!
For more information call 803-774-3998 or email [email protected]
Follow us on social media! Facebook: City of Sumter Aquatics Center & Instagram: @sumterswim
City of Sumter Aquatics Center
Phone: 803-774-3998
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: City of Sumter Aquatics Center
Instagram: @sumterswim
Location: 1115 S. Lafayette Dr., Sumter SC 29150
Interested in joining the Aquatics Center Staff Team?
We begin our hiring process in February of every year. As we are an outdoor summer pool, employees are working on deck from April thru September.
Must be 15 years of age or older to apply for a position.
Submit your application online by clicking here.(opens in a new tab)
Join our team as a lifeguard or swim instructor!
Lifeguards must be American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard certified to work at our pool. We host certifications every April and May. Staff get certified at no cost.
Swim Instructors must be American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certified to teach at our pool. We host certifications every April and May. Staff get certified at no cost.