It’s hot out and there can only be so many beach days until the frustration of vacuuming the car out and cleaning sandy bathing suits reach an all time high. Here in St. Augustine, two community pools are there to help take the monotony out of the water to keep the kiddos happy and the car squeaky clean. Solomon Calhoun Center Pool and The Willie Gailmore Community Center both located near or minutes from downtown offer two stunning lap pools, amazing opportunities for catching sun rays, and great opportunities to connect with the community. Let’s look at what they have in store below.
Solomon Calhoun Center Pool and Community Center offers a gorgeous Junior olympic sized lap pool and offers swimming lessons, junior lifeguard training, and open swimming. The Solomon Calhoun Community Center also offers a splash park, gym, and community spaces to help bring the neighborhood together. For seniors, military, and children admission is $2/day and Adults is $3/day. Hours of Operation are listed below as well as pricing. Annual passes are also available for $112.
1300 Duval St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Monday
• Masters Swim: 6:00–7:00 a.m.
• Lap Swim: 6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• Open Swim: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Swim Lessons: 3:15–6:45 p.m.
• Swim Team: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
• Lap Swim: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Open Swim: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Swim Lessons: 3:15–6:45 p.m.
• Swim Team: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Wednesday
• Masters Swim: 6:00–7:00 a.m.
• Lap Swim: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Open Swim: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Swim Lessons: 3:15–6:45 p.m.
• Swim Team: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Thursday
• Lap Swim: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Open Swim: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Swim Lessons: 3:15–6:45 p.m.
• Swim Team: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Friday
• Masters Swim: 6:00–7:00 a.m.
• Lap Swim: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Open Swim: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Swim Lessons: 3:15–6:45 p.m.
• Swim Team: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Saturday
• Lap Swim: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Open Swim: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday
• Lap Swim: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Open Swim: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Solomon Calhoun currently hosts swimming programs via Planet Swim with teams, swimming lessons, and opportunities to connect with people in whatever age group one may be seeking. The Solomon Calhoun Community Center (SCCC) is what offers programs related to junior lifeguard training and the St Augustine Cyclone Swim Team. In addition, SCCC offers a full-size gymnasium and outdoor sport fields.
The Willie Gailmore Community Center is a lovely pool lined with stunning palm trees and located right near the beautiful St. Sebastian River. The Willie Gailmore Community Center within Lincolnville is a community pool associated with the First Coast YMCA and run by the City of St. Augustine. For children and seniors 65 years and older admission is $2/day and for adults admission is $3/day. The Willie Gailmore Pool also has a family pass for up to six people at $150.
399 Riberia St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Listed below are the hours of operation between now and September 7th:
Monday
• Lap Swim/Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Open Swim: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday
• Lap Swim/Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Open Swim: 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Lap Swim/Water Aerobics (Evening): 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
• Lap Swim/Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Open Swim: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday
• Lap Swim/Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Open Swim: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
• Swim Lessons: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
• Lap Swim/Water Aerobics (Evening): 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Friday
* Lap Swim/Water Aerobics: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Open Swim: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Saturday
• Lap Swim/Water Aerobics: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Swim Lessons: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Open Swim: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday
• Open Swim: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Special Events
• 2nd Saturday of each month: Senior Swim, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• 4th Saturday of each month: Teen Swim, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Both pools offer season passes and information for them are located on each pool’s respective websites. Solomon Calhoun’s pool program is operated by Planet Swim and contact information is staugustine@planetswim.org or through phone number at 904-719-2291 or online at www.sjcfl.us/parks_trails/solomon-calhoun-community-center/ For more information on season passes regarding The Willie Gailmore Community Center or pool schedules, check out www.citystaug.com/facilities/facility/details/Galimore-Community-Pool-17 and any information regarding pool programming should be directed to the YMCA at 904-471-9622 or via email at lproctor@fcymca.org
