Aquatics
The swimming pool at the Erie Community Center provides fun for all ages!
The water features include:
- Lap pool
- Lazy river
- Leisure pool with fun play features
- Two-story figure-8 pool slide with splash tank
- Rope Swing
- Whirlpool
- Outdoor water feature and spray area
- Typically Open Memorial Day - Labor Day
- The spray garden will open for the season on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
- Typically Open Memorial Day - Labor Day
Pool Temperature:
The Erie Community Center pool is between 84-86 degrees daily, while the hot tub maintains a temperature range of 102-104 degrees.
Please remember these important safety rules when using the pool:
- Swim tests are mandatory for anyone 15 years or younger. Please check in at the Lifeguard Office to request a test.
- Proper swim attire is required.
- Children in diapers must have bottoms with elastic legs and waist or a swim diaper.
- Children 5 years of age or younger, or any guest wearing flotation devices, must be within arms reach of an adult at all times when in the water.
- Children under the age of 6 will be given a wristband upon check-in.
- Children under 10 years of age must be directly supervised by an adult in the hot tub.
- Children under the age of 6 are not permitted in the hot tub.
- Diving is permitted in designated areas only.
- Diving is not allowed in water less than 9 feet deep.
- If you or someone you are swimming with has been ill in the past 24 hours, refrain from using the pool or hot tub.
Safety Check Breaks
- On week days, we will clear the pool for a
10-minute safety check at the following times: Monday-Friday at 12:50 p.m. and 2:50 p.m.
Guests, 15 and older, will be allowed to swim in the pool and hot tub during this time. All others will need to exit the pool. Staff will perform safety checks on the pool and equipment at this time. Please check with the Aquatic Management Team for the schedule for safety checks on holidays and no-school days.
The above rules are not inclusive. Please be aware that there is always a Head Lifeguard or Lead Lifeguard on duty for more information on rules or to answer any questions or concerns.
For more information on Group Reservations please email us at aquatics@erieco.gov.
Please note Group Reservations do not include birthday parties.
We're Hiring!
We need Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to keep our pools safe and teach swim lessons! If you like helping people, swimming in the pool, and working with youth, come join our team! We offer flexible schedules, options for summer only or year round employment.
Starting Wages:
- Lifeguard | Starting at $17.15/hr
- Swim Instructor | Starting at $18.69/hr
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Contact Us
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Aquatics
Email
Physical Address
Erie Community Center
450 Powers Street
Erie, CO 80516
Ph: 303-926-2563
Ph: 303-926-2565
Fx: 303-828-0661
Swim Lesson Hotline
Ph: 303-926-2562