Knoxville Adaptive Recreation Center

Parks and Recreation Director

Sheryl Ely
[email protected]
(865) 215-4311

Lakeshore Park
5930 Lyons View Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919

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NOW HIRING LIFEGUARDS
Benefits of working with City of Knoxville Aquatics:
• Flexible Hours & Schedules
• FREE Future Certifications
• Competitive Pay
• Learn on the Job
• Promotional Opportunities
• Join OUR TEAM & Have Fun!
Contact us at [email protected] or call 865-300-4624

Become a Lifeguard

REGISTER / RESERVE ONLINE
Register for an Aquatics Program
Reserve a Pool for an Event
EMAIL AQUATICS STAFF
 
CENTER DETAILS
• gymnasium
• indoor basketball
• swimming pool
• meeting room
• adjacent to Williams Creek Golf Course
Handicap SignAccessible parking, entrance, gymnasium and restrooms.  Pool features a zero entry ramp and PVC wheelchair as well as a hydraulic lift for easy pool entry.
RIDE THE BUS TO THIS CENTER
katRoute 32 - 6 min. walk - Wilder Pl. at Brooks Ave.
Knoxville Adaptive Recreation Center


2235 Dandridge Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
865-525-9080
Click here to email Aquatics staff

East Knoxville


Adaptive Center Pool


DIRECTIONS:  From I-40, Merge onto TN-158 W/James White Pkwy. via Exit 388A toward James White Pkwy. Take the exit toward Summit Hill Dr. Turn left onto E. Summit Hill Dr. E. Summit Hill Dr. becomes Dandridge Ave. End at 2235 Dandridge Ave Knoxville, TN 37915-2900.  This facility is adjacent to the Williams Creek Golf Course.  Bare immediately right at entrance parking lot to bottom of the hill.

The Knoxville Adaptive Recreation Center is ADA Compliant, containing a gymnasium, 2 indoor pickleball courts, and indoor swimming pool with ramp and lift entry.

Adaptive Pool & Recreation Center Brochure - Spring 2023 [PDF]


HOURS OF OPERATION  -  CURRENT SCHEDULE
January - April, 2023

Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

ACTIVITY MON, WED, FRI TUES, THURS
SAT
Aquatic Arthritis Exercise 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
 &
 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Closed
Aqua Walk
9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
 
Aquatic Cardio Class
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
 

     
Open Swim 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Mon & Wed - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Pickleball in Gym Mon - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Wed - 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fri - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 
 
Classes take precedence over Open Swim when classes scheduled


POOL RENTALS - NOT OFFERED AT THIS TIME


SUMMER - May to Labor Day

Pool Hours: 
Monday through Friday:  8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pool Cost: 
$3 per person per visit.  Splash Pass [PDF] available for frequent visitors.


FALL, WINTER & SPRING - after Labor Day to mid-May

Pool Hours: 
Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pool Cost:  $3 per person per visit. Splash Pass [PDF] available for purchase at the pool - 10 visits for $25 or 20 visits for $45


SENIOR PROGRAMS ACCEPTED (for open swim, classes, pickleball)

Check with your insurance provider or contact company directly to see if you qualify.
Renew Active & One Pass:  1-855-581-8091
Silver Sneakers:  1-888-423-4632
Silver & Fit: 1-877-427-4788

 SilverSneakers
Silver & Fit Renew ActiveOne Pass



PICKLEBALL


Pickleball Cost:  $2 per person per visits (passes available at the Center - see pickleball page)


CLASS DESCRIPTIONS


AQUA ZUMBA
Cost: $3 per person per visit
Have fun and move to the music. You can expect to do exaggerated dance moves, with an upbeat
tempo offering the opportunity to tone muscles using water resistance. YOU WILL SWEAT!

AQUATIC ARTHRITIS
Cost: $3 per person per visit
This recreation shallow warm water program is designed to improve join flexibility and reduce pain
and stiffness. This class is suitable for all skill levels and is safe for non-swimmers.

AQUATIC CARDIO CLASS
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular
strength, range of motion and cardiovascular health. This class is suitable for moderate skill levels
and is safe for non-swimmers.
Aqua Cardio Class Cost: $3 per person per visit


RULES AND REGULATIONS IN CITY RECREATION CENTERS


The following are prohibited in city recreation centers:
1) Possession of firearms and weapons
2) Possession of drugs, alcohol, or any elicit substance
3) Smoking or use of tobacco products
4) Gambling
5) Use of profanity
6) Fighting
7) Dunking or hanging on rims of basketball goals
8) Pets
9) Only indoor court shoes allowed (ex: tennis shoes or non-marking soles)

Violation of these rules or any other rules set by individual centers may result in suspension from this center and others. Suspension terms will be set by each center.