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Pool Parties & Group Rentals
Looking for a great way to recognize and reward your child, classroom students or youth group? Let us provide an inexpensive, safety conscious, clean, fun venue for your outing.
Pool Parties, Field Trips, Group Outings and Private Rentals are part of the Aquatic Center's offerings. Established as tradition in the 1970's, panhandle schools, churches and community groups continue to bring youth to the pool celebrating milestones, hosting award ceremonies and rewarding students for outstanding behavior and accomplishments.
Event Planning Tips
Safety Protocols
- A "Rules Rap" is given to set the tone for your event.
- Passing a 25-yard swim test is required to use the diving boards.
- Swimmers ill-at-ease in deep water will be restricted to the shallow end.
- 4'10" is the minimum height required to use the high dive.
- Coast Guard approved Lifejackets are available for non-swimmers.
- Lifejacket wearers are limited to the shallow end.
- Inflatables are not allowed in the facility.
- Lightening may close the pool until the storm has passed.
- Facility Supervisors and Lifeguards have complete authority regarding patron safety.
Food and Beverage
- No glass containers, chewing gum or hard candies.
- Grilling is allowed in the Sun Yard.
- No alcoholic beverages.
- Coolers welcome.
- Trash receptacles are on deck for waste disposal.
Reservations and Payment
- Reservations are required and advanced bookings are encouraged.
- Contact Nancy Quina at 850-474-2981 or nquina@uwf.edu to research availability and costs.
- Rental fee payment accepted the day of your event in cash or check made payable to UWF.