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
Mon-Fri
11:30-12:30 Adult Lap Swim
12:30-6:00 Open Swim
Sat-Sun & Holidays
11:30-12:30 Adult Lap Swim
12:30-6:00 Open Swim
Must be 72 degrees by noon to open
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.
Lifeguard Training
Dankwardt pool will be holding a lifeguard training class beginning on Monday, June 22 at 9:00am. Contact Brad Selby at 753-8134 for more information.
Red Cross Swimming Lessons
The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department offers swimming lessons during the open season. The lessons are offered in two week sessions for $30. Registration will be taken during open pool hours.
Swim Lesson Sessions
Lesson Schedule
Session I - 9:45, 10:30 June 14– 24
Session II - 9:45, 10:30 June 28-July 8
Session III - 9:45, 10:30 July 12-22
Night Session I - 6:05 June 14—24
Night Session II - 6:05 July 12-22
Preschool I
Prerequisites
Little to no fear of participating in a pool environment without the parent
Attention span capable of concentration on skill development for a 30-40 minute period
Preschool II
Prerequisites
All prerequisites for PreSchool I
Very comfortable in water including submerging face and holding breath
Front and back float with assistance
Preschool III
Prerequisites
All the prerequisites for Preschool II
Comfortable working in deep water
Front and back glide without assistance