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Welcome to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, home to the City's aquatic sports team programs Swim Fort Lauderdale, Swim Fort Lauderdale Masters and the Fort Lauderdale Diving Team.
Phone Number
(954) 828-4580
(954) 828-4588
Address
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center
501 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Operational Hours & Updates
February 1, 2026 -June 1, 2026
- Lap Swim Operating Hours
- Morning
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 6:30 AM - 1 PM
- Tuesday/Thursday, 8 AM - 1 PM
- Saturday & Sunday, 8 AM - 1 PM
- Evening
- Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday/Friday, 5 - 7:30 PM
- Morning
- Public Springboard Diving Resumes February 15, 2026
- Sunday, 11 AM - 1 PM
Modified Hours
- May 13 - 17, 2026: No Lap Swim due to USA Diving High Diving World Cup.
Admission Prices
Admission for Residents |
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| Adult | Child/Student/Senior/Military | |
| Daily | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 7-Day Pass | $25.00 | $15.00 |
| 30-Day Pass | $80.00 | $50.00 |
Admission for Non-Residents |
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| Adult | Child/Student/Senior/Military | |
| Daily | $6.00 | $5.00 |
| 7-Day Pass | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| 30-Day Pass | $110.00 | $75.00 |
- Credit card payments (Visa, MC, or AMEX) and electronic payments (Apple/Google Pay) accepted. No cash or checks!
- Be aware tax is not included in this price and will be added at the time of payment. An additional 3% credit card service charge will be added.
- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian aged 18 or older.
- Children ages 5 and under admitted free.
- Parking is not included with any admissions to the pool and must be paid separately.
Parking
- Pay by Phone App
- $4/hour Non-Residents, $1.50/hour City of Fort Lauderdale Residents
Please check the Discover FTL Beach website for additional parking locations.
Dive Tower
Dive tower platform levels 5-27M require safety certification and specialized training. For those that are interested in going higher, contact the Fort Lauderdale Diving Team.
Hall of Fame Improvement Project Underway
Dear Athletes, Members, Neighbors, and Visitors,
Construction has resumed around the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center since May 2025. We are currently in phase 1 of the International Swimming Hall of Fame Project. Due to the construction, there may be periodic and unexpected modifications to our services and programs.
During this time, we will do our best to minimize disruptions and maintain the operations of all programs. However, please be prepared for the possibility of temporary adjustments, which may include changes in schedules, availability of certain areas of the facility, temporary closures, parking, traffic, and adjustments for how we conduct our operation.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this process. Our top priority is ensuring that your experience remains safe and enjoyable during your time here. We will keep you informed of any significant updates or changes as we receive more information as well. Updates will be provided to you on the website or from the coaching staff.
Thank you for being a valued member of our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you,
FLAC Management and Staff
Construction Updates
11-25-25: Seawall piling will be starting 12/1/25. They are setting the parking lot up to start this work (currently taking a handful of spots) with the large crane. Traffic and parking spots will be limited, as they take more spots over from the parking lot.
12-1-25: Crane in position, and less space needed then initially told. Have more parking spots, but be aware there is one lane traffic, needing all who enter to yield and be patient going in/out of parking lot. Updated Map shown below.
2026 ASCA Inductee Dave Gibson
Congratulations Dave Gibson, Head Coach at Swim Fort Lauderdale, who will be inducted into the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Hall of Fame.
The ASCA Hall of Fame honors coaches whose careers have made a lasting impact on the sport of swimming through excellence in coaching, leadership, and service. Coach Dave Gibson will join an elite group of coaches whose contributions have shaped generations of swimmers and elevated the profession.
Coach Gibson has over fifty (50) years of coaching and leadership experience, including fourteen (14) years with the City of Fort Lauderdale at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center (FLAC) as the head coach for Swim Fort Lauderdale since 2012. Throughout his successful career, Coach Gibson has developed swimmers at the club, high school, collegiate, and national levels.
As head coach of Swim Fort Lauderdale, Coach Gibson founded and built the program into a USA Swimming Level Four (4) Club, growing it from 100 to 200 competitive swimmers. Under his leadership, Swim Fort Lauderdale has produced multiple Olympic Trials athletes (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024), Junior National Team members, Junior National Champion, Junior Pan Pac Bronze Medalist, and numerous Florida High School State Champions.
Coach Gibson previously led the Phoenix Swim Club in Arizona and Mecklenburg Aquatic Club in North Carolina (SwimMAC Carolina), producing multiple Junior National Champions, Olympic Trials swimmers, National Junior Team members, and Olympians-including Ricky Berens, a 2008 & 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 800m freestyle relay. Earlier in his career, he coached at Fort Wayne Aquatics in Indiana, where he developed and coached 1988 Olympian Steve Bigelow, at seventeen (17) years old , the youngest 1988 US Olympic Team member. Before that he held collegiate LTC No. 26-090 Page 2 of 2 and YMCA coaching positions, earning Coach of the Year honors in Indiana (2000), North Carolina (2004), and Arizona (2011).
A Level Five (5) ASCA coach and recipient of the ASCA Gold Medal Coaching Award, Coach Gibson has served on numerous USA Swimming National and Junior National Team staff rosters and served on the ASCA Board of Directors. His career reflects a deep commitment to athlete development, coach mentorship, and growing the sport at every level. Coach Gibson is one (1) of only two (2) coaches upon which this honor is being bestowed this year. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during the ASCA World Clinic on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Rosen Centre Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Now Hiring
Join our team! We're now hiring lifeguards for Bass Park, Carter Park, the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, Lauderdale Manors Park, and Riverland Park.
Recreation Lifeguard I
Starting Salary: $17.35 Hourly
Job Requirements
- Possess a valid American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid certificate, or equivalent, prior to appointment
- All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or
obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class - Must be able to successfully pass a performance test which includes
simulated pool rescues. This test must be successfully passed every six (6) months after employment - A valid Florida driver license may be required
- Higher starting salary may be offered based on experience and qualifications
Interested? Click here to apply.