Four young adults standing in a row next to a public indoor pool

Open & Lap Swim

Policies & Schedule

Liability Waiver & Emergency Contact Form (required)

All participants are required to complete the Liability Waiver annually.

 

Lap Swim

Lap Swim Rules
*Swimmers must be age 13 and be able to swim laps continuously as part of a fitness regimen.

  • Mondays at West High School 6pm-8pm 6/22-8/3
  • Tuesdays at East High School 6pm-8pm 6/23-8/4
     

Open Swim

Pool entrance is on Mifflin St near Ingersoll St. Lapham is a small, warm water, shallow pool (3 – 5ft deep). Capacity of 40 swimmers during open swim.

Policies

Children ages 6 and under must be actively supervised by an adult in the water and within arm’s reach. One adult (18+) must be present for every 2 children ages 6 and under. Any child under 12 must be actively supervised by an adult in the pool area. Children over the age of 12 may swim unaccompanied by an adult. Large groups (over 10 swimmers) require advanced notice. Please call the Aquatic Specialist (204-3019) to inquire. No inflatables allowed during open swim. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed. MSCR equipment may be available during open swim at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty.

There is no Open Swim at the high school pools in the summer.

Summer 2026 Open Adapted Swim at Goodman Pool, 325 W Olin Ave – Free!

Open to all individuals with disabilities and their caregivers and families. Pre-registration is not required.

  • Friday, June 26, 5:30-7pm
  • Friday, July 10, 5:30-7pm
  • Saturday, August 1, 10-11:30am
  • Saturday, August 15, 10-11:30am

Lap & Open Swim Fees

A pool pass is required for open and lap swim. Passes can be purchased from the lifeguard or at any MSCR location during business hours. A 14 punch card (1=youth, 2=adult) costs $25. Children under age 3 are free with an adult swimmer. Passes are good at all indoor pools, are transferable, and do not expire. Checks, credit cards or money orders accepted. No cash. Pool passes are non-refundable.


Swimming Locations

East High School,
2222 E Washington Ave

La Follette High School,
702 Pflaum Rd

Lapham Elementary School,
1045 E Dayton St – Use entrance at Ingersoll & Mifflin

Memorial High School,
201 S Gammon Rd

West High School,
30 Ash Street

Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Pool in partnership with Madison Parks (Summer Only)
325 Olin Ave

Madison School & Community Recreation