Pools and Swimming

Water Exercise

Stay active, improve your health, and have fun with our low-impact Water Exercise Classes! These instructor-led classes are designed for participants of all fitness levels and use the natural resistance of the water to provide a full-body workout while reducing stress on joints and muscles.

Whether you're looking to improve cardiovascular health, build strength, increase flexibility, or simply enjoy exercising in a supportive environment, our water exercise classes offer a safe and effective workout for adults of all ages.

Class Benefits

• Low-impact exercise that's gentle on joints
• Improves cardiovascular endurance
• Builds strength and muscle tone
• Increases flexibility and balance
• Great for beginners, active adults, and seniors
• Fun, social, and welcoming atmosphere

Who Can Participate?
Water Exercise Classes are open to adults ages 16 and older. No swimming experience is required, although participants should be comfortable in the water.

What to Bring

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Water shoes (recommended)

Registration
No registration is required unless otherwise noted. $2 per class. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for your first class.

Current Class Schedule

Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays: 10 AM- 11 AM

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 6 PM- 7 PM 

For questions about Water Exercise Classes or pool programming, contact the Fruitland Park Parks & Recreation Department at 352-360-6554.

The Fruitland Park Pool offers swim lessons designed to help children and adults build confidence, develop water safety skills, and become stronger swimmers in a fun and supportive environment. Our certified instructors provide age-appropriate instruction for swimmers of all skill levels, from beginners learning the basics to participants refining their stroke techniques.

Lessons follow a progressive curriculum that focuses on water safety, swimming fundamentals, and skill development while encouraging confidence and enjoyment in the water.

Lesson Levels

Participants learn basic water adjustment, floating, kicking, and water safety through songs, games, and guided activities.

Designed for young swimmers ready to participate independently. Students learn water comfort, floating, kicking, basic arm movements, and introductory swimming skills.

Perfect for children with little or no swimming experience. Participants learn:

• Water safety fundamentals
• Front and back floating
• Gliding
• Kicking techniques
• Basic freestyle and backstroke

** Before you can register for Swim Lessons a Swim Test is required, please contact the pool for dates and times of upcoming swim lessons and available swim team times.

Mini Fun Swim Team (Summer Only)

Focuses on stroke refinement, endurance, and advanced swimming skills including:

• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly introduction
• Diving and turns (when appropriate)

Adult Swim Lessons

Individualized instruction for adults who are learning to swim, improving technique, or building confidence in the water. Lessons are paced to meet each participant's goals and experience level.

What to Bring

Participants should arrive 10–15 minutes before class with:

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Goggles (recommended)
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen (for outdoor lessons

Registration

Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Registration can be completed AFTER a Swim Test is completed with Pool Staff, Please visit the Current Pool Events for current Swim Lesson Classes avaliable. 

For current lesson dates, fees, and availability, please contact the Fruitland Park Pool at 352-360-6554.

We offer Lifeguard and Water Safety instructor Classes once a year in the spring.