Platteville Family Aquatic Center

General Information
In 1934 the City purchased the land for the aquatic center for the price of one dollar from Dr. and Mrs. Wilson-Cunningham. The original facility was constructed the same year.  The facility was most recently updated in 1996 with a bathhouse, concession stand, zero-depth entry, 40-foot slide, competitive pool, and diving boards. The facility also features a 900 square foot sandbox called “The Big Dig”. In 2018, the new Tot slide was added to the pool. 

Hours of Operation
The Platteville Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to be open June 3, 2024. Special hours of operation will be posted when necessary. 

Open Swim:
Monday - Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:50p.m. & 6:15p.m. -  8:15 p.m.

Lap Swim:
Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Admission
Daily Pass: $4
Season Pass: $50 Resident / $75 Non, plus $25 per person for a Family Pass

* Children under 2 years old are free
* Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a guardian 16 years of age or older
* Only cash is accepted at the Platteville Family Aquatic Center

Doggie Dip 2024: TBD
Small Dogs: (<40 lbs) - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Large Dogs: (>40 lbs) - 7:30pm-8:30pm

Pool Closing
At the discretion of the manager the pool, or portions of the pool, may be closed.  This includes but is not limited to: low patronage or low temperatures.  Please call the Aquatic Center for the current status.  If the pool is closed, the answering machine will be updated.

Swimming Lessons
American Red Cross lessons will be held Monday-Thursday for two weeks, for a total of eight classes.  Any canceled classes will be rescheduled on Friday.  Participants may take multiple session each summer, but must pass the current level before registering for the next level. 

FEE: $30 Resident / $45 Non Resident (Per Session)

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of swimming lessons should my child take?

If your child has previously taken swimming lessons at the Platteville Family Aquatic Center a record of their past lessons is available on Active Network.  After logging in to your account, click on List Activity Grades under Account Activity.  Here you will find a list of all the lessons your child has previously taken and a record of Pass or Fail.

If your child has not previously taken swimming lessons at the Platteville Family Aquatic Center please reference the American Red Cross Swim Levels Skills Chart.  Read the course descriptions and choose the level you feel is most appropriate for your child.  If you are unsure, take your best guess and talk with the Pool Manager before the first class.  They can watch your child and if they notice your child is in the wrong lesson, may be able to move them into the correct lesson.  We find the largest gap occurs between Level 2 and Level 3.  If you are between these lessons, we recommend choosing Level 2.

Category: Aquatics

Supporting Documents

PDF icon American Red Cross Swim Levels Skills Chart (123 KB)

Directions

1155 N 4th St
Platteville, WI 53818
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