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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 / Seniors, First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $31.50
  • Swim Team
    • Pre-Season Practice (Dates & Info TBD)
    • Regular Season Practice (Dates & Info TBD)
    • Post-Season Practice (Dates & Info TBD)
  • "Lazy" Water Walking (Adults 25+ Only): $3 / Seniors, First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $2
American Red Cross Certifications & Trainings
  • Junior Lifeguarding: $80 / Seniors, First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $72
  • Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification Training: $200 / Seniors, First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $180
  • Hands-Only CPR and First Aid Certification Training: $75 / Seniors, First Responders & Military Rate With ID: $67.50
Pool Passes
  • More info will be updated by February 2026
Pool rentals
  • Daily Pool Rental (during open public swim hours): $50 plus $2/person
    • This rental MUST be booked in person. While booking $50 must be paid up front in person
  • After-Hours Pool Rental: $300
    • Saturday or Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Get an application to register here

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.

 

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.