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Recreation Swim


Fall recreation registration
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Image of someone floating at Juniper's Soak and Float.

Disconnect and Unwind
at Soak & Float.

Combine peaceful times in the hot tub, steam room and sauna with a quiet time in our indoor warm water pools. Learn more and see times.

Image of a young lady enjoying recreation swimming at Juniper Swim and FItness Center.Make a splash with the family! Bring the family and join us for drop-in open swim sessions.

Locations: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center

Fees & Passes: Use your Drop-In, Basic or Full-Access Fitness Pass. No registration required.

Note: During inclement weather, be sure to check schedules regularly for possible cancellations or changes.

Juniper Schedule

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See the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center facility schedule for all classes and activities.

About Recreation Swim

Make a splash with the family! Bring the family and join us for drop-in open swim sessions. Recreation swim is open to all ages. Priority use of the children’s pool is given to children 6 years and younger and non-swimmers uncomfortable in the main pool.

Supervision Requirements: Direct adult supervision is recommended for all children, and especially for non-swimmers. Non-swimmers must stay where they can stand unless accompanied by a responsible adult or wearing a lifejacket.Children 6  years and younger and  under 42″ must be supervised at all times by a responsible person 14 years or older, and must be accompanied in the water by an adult if they are a non-swimmer.

Learn more about the public open swim sessions below, or visit the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center page to learn more about our swimming pools and facilities.

Family Recreation Swim
Fee: Use your Drop-In, Basic or Full-Access Fitness Pass. No registration required.
A perfect time for families to use the indoor pools for recreating and swimming. All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. $5 per person when adult accompanies the children.

No School Day Recreation Swim
Fee: Use your Drop-In, Basic or Full-Access Fitness Pass. No registration required.
When school’s out, swimming is in! Join us for special recreation swim sessions held during select school breaks seasonally. Like recreation swim, No School Day Recreation Swim is open to all ages; however, children 6 years and under must be supervised by a responsible person 14 years or older.

Open Recreation Swim
Fee: Use your Drop-In, Basic or Full-Access Fitness Pass. No registration required.
Diving boards and rope swing offer thrills for the swimmer. Floating toys and water basketball provide options for the non-swimmer. The children’s pool with small slide is open for young children. Recreation swim is open to all ages; however, children 6 years and under must be supervised by a responsible person 14 years or older.

Parent Child Swim
Fee: Use your Drop-In, Basic or Full-Access Fitness Pass. No registration required.
A special time in the indoor children’s pool for parents and their young kids to explore the wonderful world of water and practice swimming skills. Duck slide, squirting fish and other fun water toys available. Adult supervision in the water is required. Swim diapers are required for those who are not toilet-trained.

Pool Etiquette

Pool Etiquette

Play your part and help keep pools clean & safe.

  • Take a quick shower prior to entering a pool.
    Rinsing removes microscopic dirt, body oils and fluids, reducing the smell of chlorine on your body and around the pool.
  • Skip the body sprays, colognes and perfumes.
    Scented items react with chlorine and create smelly chloramine off-gasses, not the intended scent.
  • Mom was right. Try to go, even if you don’t think you need it.
    A preventative restroom break is best for kiddos and grownups. For small kids, use pool diapers for those who aren’t reliably toilet-trained. They're at the front desk.
  • Don't share the germs.
    Please don't use the pool if you or your child have had a fever or diarrhea in the past two weeks.
  • Aim for the deep end.
    No diving, except in the deep ends of the pools.
  • No monkey business.
    No running, roughhousing or unsafe behavior.

Supervision Requirements

  • Outdoor Water Slide:
    Children 6 years and younger and under 42" must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible person 14 years or older.
  • Children 6 years and younger and under 42":
    Must be supervised at all times by a responsible person 14 years or older.
    Must be accompanied in the water by an adult if they are a non-swimmer.
  • Youth 7 years and older or above 42:
    Direct adult supervision is recommended especially for non-swimmers.
    Non-swimmers must stay where they can stand unless accompanied by a responsible adult or wearing a lifejacket.
  • Small Children’s Pool:
    The Small Children's Pool is reserved for children six and under and others who are unsafe in the larger pools. Older sibling/friends are permitted when there is room and only if playing appropriately. Adult supervision is required for all children swimming in the children’s pool. Help us keep this a safe and enjoyable pool for young children!

Water Features:

  • Deep Water Swim Requirements – Children must be able to comfortably swim one width of the pool (half on front, rolling over and half on back) to swim in the deep end or use the diving boards or rope swing. Lifeguards may require that you demonstrate your swim skills before using the deep end features. Lifejackets and/or catching and assisting children are not allowed.
  • Hot Tub – Children ages 5 and younger are not allowed in the hot tub. Youth ages 6 – 15 are allowed in the hot tub during family swim times when accompanied by an adult guardian. During recreation swim times, the hot tub is limited to 16 and older.
  • Steam Room & Dry Sauna – reserved for adults 16 and over.

Flotation Devices & Water Toys

  • Tubes, play mats, water noodles and balls are normally provided at recreation swim times. These toys may not be used in deep water. They may also be limited to certain pools or areas of the pool due to crowding and lifeguard visibility.
  • Lifejackets are encouraged for non-swimmers, which we provide for use. People wearing lifejackets may not use the diving boards, rope swing or large slide.
  • Water wings and assisted flotation devices are permitted but may not be used as a substitute for supervision, lifejackets or swimming ability. Non-swimmers using water wings or partial flotation devices will be required to have an adult with them in the water at all times.
  • Outside toys must be approved by the staff before taking them into the pools. Small and/or hard objects (dive rings, torpedoes,etc.) toys that absorb water (nerf balls), squirt guns, fins and larger inflatables will not be allowed.

Weekends Rock!

Weekends Rock! at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center

Come for a real splash bash each weekend as the evenings come alive with different activities each week.
See the full details for these events on the Weekends Rock! page.

Kids’ Night Out | Ages 3 – 11

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Fee: Registration required.
Kids get JSFC to themselves as they play in the pool, participate in crafts and games, and watch a movie under the supervision of our trained and caring staff. Snacks provided. (Sorry, dinner not included.) Note: Ages 3 – 5 must be potty trained and will enjoy crafts, games, movies and more. Swimming is not included for this group. Learn more.

FREE Family Night | All Ages

2nd Saturday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: FREE
Elevate your family get-together to a whole new level of fun! Join in to combine fitness and fun as a family. When FINS’ Try Scuba, Ages 8 & up, is available, you’ll need to fill out this waiver. Learn more.

First Friday Splash & Fun | Ages 6 – 9

1st Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Fee:  Registration required.
Mom, Dad! Drop the kids off at JSFC and head to First Friday in downtown Bend! In the care of our trained, fun-loving staff, children can participate in a variety of exciting activities such as science experiments, crafts and games, create their own healthy snack and, of course, swimming! Snacks provided. Save money by registering early. Learn more.