City
of Burlington, Iowa
Parks and Recreation Department
Aquatics Programs
Parks and Recreation Department
Aquatics Programs
Dankwardt Park Pool
Phone (319) 753-8183
Located inside Dankwardt Park, the Dankwardt Park Pool is a 50 meter pool with both 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards. The facility also includes a concession stand and a wading pool. The Dankwardt Pool normally opens with the close of Burlington Community Schools and closes when Burlington Schools reopen. Please call 753-8183 or 753-8117 for additional information.
Hours
Must be 72 degrees by noon to open.
7 days a Week & Holidays:
11:30 -12:30: Adult Lap Swim
12:30 - 7:00: Open Swim
Admission Rates
0-3 - Free
4-14 - $2.25
15 and up - $2.75
Season Passes
Child - $45.00
Adult - $63.00
Family - $95.00 (up to 5 members; $5 each additional member)
Group and Rental Rates
Group and rental rates are available for parties, reunions and special events. The rate is $60 per hour for up to 30 persons and $70 per hour for more than 30 persons. Reservations must be made in person with a $15 non-refundable deposit. Please call 753-8183 for additional information.
Swim Lessons
The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department offers swimming lessons during the open season. The lessons are offered at the Dankwardt Park Pool in two-week sessions for $24. Registration begins during open pool hours.
Swim Lesson Sessions
Please register for swim lessons during open swim hours.
Daytime lessons will be held Monday – Thursday mornings with Friday as a make up day.
Session I June 9-19 9:00, 9:45, 10:30
Session II June 30 - July 10 9:00, 9:45, 10:30
Session III July 14-24 9:00, 9:45, 10:30
Evening Lessons will be held on Monday and Wednesday nights with Thursday as a make-up day.
Session I June 9 – July 3 6:15 p.m.
Session II July 7 – July 30 6:15 p.m.
Class Descriptions
| Tiny Tots | This
is an introductory course to familiarize the child with the
water. This class is for children ages 0-3. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Four
and Five Year Olds |
This class is designed to familiarize young children with water and introduce basic swimming skills |
| Level
1 |
This group is for children ages six and older who cannot float on their front or back. |
| Level
2 |
Students in this session must be able to glide on both their front or back. |
| Level
3 |
In this level, students should be able to perform the front and back crawl. |
| Level 4 & 5 | Students
will learn the elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and
sidestroke. Participants will also learn survival swimming skills, safety procedures, and diving. |
| Private Lessons |
Private lessons are also available. Please call 753-8183 for instructor availability and times. |