About the Facility
Mack Indoor Pool is the City of Ann Arbor's only indoor public pool and offers a variety of programs and opportunities for every swimmer. Our six-lane, 25-yard main pool has an attached 30-by 42-foot children's tot pool. A ramp leading into the pool provides for easy accessibility. Our heated indoor pool allows you to swim, even if the weather is not “summer like." The Mack Pool 2023/2024 season will run from Sept. 25-May 10.
The City of Ann Arbor operates three outdoor pools, in addition to Mack Indoor Pool. Learn more about our other pools.
View the fall/winter 2023 parks guide here. Registration opens Monday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.
2023 Season Notices
Check back regularly as these notices are updated.
- Mack Pool is closed for the season. The pool will reopen September 25.
Pool Programs & Lessons
Register online for swim lessons, swim teams, pool passes and more. Class descriptions, times and level information are available under each class link on the catalogue.
Masters Swim Team
Our master's program offers adult swimmers at all levels an opportunity to attend coached workouts, stroke feedback and help in preparing to compete, if that is your goal. We offer 10 practice times throughout the week. Practice will begin at Mack on Sept. 26.
Octopods
The Ann Arbor Octopods Swim Team is for ages 5-17. There are four sessions throughout the year, with registration required for each session.
Public Swimming
We offer daily admission with no residency requirements. Adult: $6; youth (17 and under) and senior (55+): $5. Ages 3 and under, free with a paid adult swimmer.
Mack Pool Punch Card
This card is good for daily admission for you and your family members. One punch per visit per person. Valid for all public swim and lap swim times. Punch passes are not valid for Master's Swim times. Passes are valid at Mack Pool and all outdoor pools during the summer months. These passes are good for one year from the date of purchase and are not eligible for refund.
10 punches: $40 resident/nonresident
25 punches: $100 resident/nonresident
50 punches: $187.50 resident/nonresident
100 punches: $350 resident/nonresident
Public Swim (including lap swimming)
Monday-Friday, 7-8:15 a.m. (six lanes available for lap swim swimmers must exit facility at 8:15 a.m.)
Monday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. (five lanes available)
Monday-Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. (two lanes available)
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon (lap swim only)
Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. (four lanes available)
Saturday, 5-6 p.m. (women's only swim)
*public swim hours are subject to change
Adjusted Hours
We will close at 11 a.m. Dec. 24 and Dec 31.
We will be closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 and Mar. 31.
Special Event Swims
Veterans Day
All Veterans swim for free on Friday, Nov. 11 to honor their service to our country.
Private Swim Lessons
Individual swim instruction for swimmers ages 3 to adult, each private lesson is 30-minutes long and customized to meet the needs of the swimming participant. Please call the pool to find out dates and times available; space is very limited. Private lessons are for one participant only. Fee: Half hour $18 resident; $22 nonresident. Lessons will be available Oct 9 to Dec 12 and Jan 8 to May 1. Registration will open Sept. 28 for these lessons.
Lifeguard Certification
The Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification program is open to ages 15 years old and up. Participants gain valuable experience to prepare them to be lifeguards when they turn 16. Fifteen-year-olds who complete this course will be eligible for the city's Lifeguard in Training Volunteer Program and receive the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED. Each class meeting will include classroom and pool time. This course is a hybrid course, requiring participants to complete at least five hours of independent work prior to the start of the course. Registration for this course will close seven days prior to the course start date. Register by calling 734.794.6237 or go to Mack Indoor Pool (715 Brooks St., inside Ann Arbor Open School). Fee: $200.
Participants who successfully complete the course, apply, are hired, and begin work at any of the 4 City of Ann Arbor public pools, will receive a full refund for the course.
No refunds will be issued for failure to pass a certification or re-certification course.
Lifeguard Recertification
The Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification program is open to current lifeguard certification holders. This recertification course results in the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED. This course is a hybrid course, requiring participants to complete at least five hours of independent work prior to the start of the course. Registration will close seven days prior to the course start date. Register by calling 734.794.6237 or go to Mack Indoor Pool (715 Brooks St., inside Ann Arbor Open School). Fee: $100.
Participants who successfully complete the course, apply, are hired, and begin work at any of the 4 City of Ann Arbor public pools, will receive a full refund for the course.
No refunds will be issued for failure to pass a certification or re-certification course.
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.
