City Pool

The City of Amsterdam owns and operates an Olympic-sized swimming pool from late June through late August for residents and visitors to use at their leisure. Located within the Mule Commons section of Veterans Park, the pool is an impressive 50 meters in length by 25 meters wide. The pool also has an area 30 feet by 30 feet with a depth of 13 feet for diving and another area that is 25 feet by 25 feet that reaches a depth of 3 feet. Both of these swimming areas are off to the side of the main swimming pool area. Admission is $1 per person. Lifeguards are on duty at all times, if you are interested in working as a lifeguard at the city pool, please contact the Recreation Director.

The city pool is closed for the 2023 season and will re-open in July of 2024. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 11am-5pm and dollar to entry.

Person standing on edge of pool

Learn to Swim Program

Learning to swim is a valuable skill every child should learn. Classes are taught by a certified swimming coach. 

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Lifeguard at pool