Veterans Memorial Park Pool and Ice Arena

​General Information

If your child is not toilet trained, please have them wear a swim diaper or waterproof pants. For your safety and comfort, smoking, alcohol, glass containers and inflatable toys are prohibited. The City of Ann Arbor's four pools offer a variety of programs for all experience levels. This includes swim team, swim lessons as well as lap and public open swim times. There are also a wide range of rental opportunities at each facility for personal or business use. We do not allow outside swim instruction or coaching.

Deep End Testing

All children under the age of 12 must pass a deep end test to swim in the deep end. Deep end testing will be available at scheduled times throughout the day.  

Adult Swim

During open swimming, 10 minutes prior to every hour will be adult swim only. This is a great time to have children use the restroom, take a break, drink water, and reapply sunscreen. There will not be adult swim 10 minutes prior to the pool closing.

Tunes at Two

Swim, relax and jam! We plan to play music daily from 2-4 p.m.​

City of Ann Arbor Public Pool Rules

• All swimmers must take a shower before entering the pool.
• Everyone must wear a clean bathing suit with liner to enter the water.
• No running or horseplay.
• All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone age 16 or older.
• All children under the age of 12 must pass a deep end test in order to swim in the deep end.
• Inflatables are not allowed in the pool (balls are permitted). All flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved.
• Diving is permitted only in the deep end of the pool. No flips, spin jumps, or back dives are allowed.
• No smoking.
• Snorkels, masks, fins, kickboards, and pull buoys are for lap swimming only.
• The City of Ann Arbor is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• The wading pool is for children ages 7 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents and/or guardians must actively supervise their children.
• No glass containers are permitted within the pool area.
• The consumption of alcohol prior to or while visiting the pool is prohibited.
• Persons with infections, a communicable disease, or open skin irritations are not allowed in the pool.
• No spitting or otherwise polluting the pool.
• No pets are allowed on the pool deck.
• No animals are allowed in the pool.
• All food waste must be disposed of in garbage cans.

Weather Policy

We close for thunder and lightning and reopen when weather permits. We have a lightning detection system that makes an audible alert when lightning is detected in the area. No refunds are given for inclement weather. Swim lessons continue rain or shine.

Youth Swim Lessons

We are currently only offering limited swim lessons for session 1. If more availability develops for instructors, additional lessons may open up. Thank you for your patience.

Session 1: 7 lessons, Starts the week of June 15 and ends the week of July 13

View available session 1 lessons here

Session 2: 7 lessons, Starts the week of July 20 and ends the week of August 10. Registration begins July 1 at 8 a.m.

Schedule:

Swim Levels:

GUPPIES

This program helps toddlers ages 1 to 3 years old and their parent or adult to become comfortable in the water and to learn skills needed for continued comfort and enjoyment in the water.

GOLDFISH

A class for 3 and 4 your old swimmers who are just starting off. Swimmers will be in the water with only the instructor and will work on getting comfortable in the pool and some important basic skills.

MINNOWS

This class will work on building the basic skills in the water. Your 5 and 6 year old beginner swimmers will work towards more independence in the water. They will be challenged to float and move through the water on their own.

DOLPHINS

Fundamental aquatic skills for those who can fully submerge their head, float independently, blow bubbles and feel comfortable in the water.

MAKO SHARKS

Beginning stroke development for those who can push off the side, flutter kick on back/front with arm actions and float on their front and back comfortably.

HAMMERHEAD SHARKS

Intermediate stroke development for those who can swim front and back crawl for 10 yards, demonstrate elementary backstroke and enter deep water comfortably.

TIGER SHARKS

Full stroke development for those who can swim front crawl for 15 yards with rotary breathing, swim backstroke for 15 yards and tread water for at least 30 seconds

Private Swim Lessons

Individual swim instruction is for swimmers ages 3 to adult, each private lesson is 30-minutes long and customized to meet the needs of the swimming participant. Private lessons are for one participant only. Fee: Half hour $22 resident; $30 nonresident.

Weather Policy

We close for thunder and lightning and reopen when weather permits. We have a lightning detection system that makes an audible alert when lightning is detected in the area. No refunds are given for inclement weather. Swim lessons continue rain or shine.

Birthday Parties

​Interested in having a birthday party at Veteran's Memorial Outdoor Pool? We allow birthday parties on a first come first serve basis. Space on the pool deck cannot be reserved. We do have an indoor meeting room that is available to rent out for birthday parties though. Reach out to staff for further information, or to schedule a birthday party!

Private Pool Rental

Veterans Memorial Pool is available for private rentals outside of regularly programmed activities. Reach out for more information.

To learn more, call 734.794.6235 or email vetspark@a2gov.org

Ann Arbor Octopods Swim Team

Join the Ann Arbor Octopods Swim Team!

The Ann Arbor Octopods Swim Team is a fun and competitive program for swimmers ages 5–17. With four sessions throughout the year, swimmers can continue to develop their skills and enjoy the sport year-round. Registration is required for each session.

During the fall, winter, and spring, practices are held at Mack Indoor Pool, and the team competes in the SMSL league. In the summer, training moves outdoors to Buhr and Vet’s pools, where the team competes in the WISC league.

To join the team, swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool using front crawl. Whether you're looking to build confidence, refine your strokes, or race in competitions, the Octopods provide a great opportunity to grow as a swimmer while being part of a team!

Team Contact Information

Have questions or want to talk to a coach? Contact us at octopods@a2gov.org