Valley Pool - Syracuse Parks and Recreation

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Valley Pool is an indoor pool; 25 yards long, six lanes, heated (81-82 degrees). An access lift and stairs are available for entry to the shallow end. The water depth begins at 3 feet 6 inches in the shallow end and reaches 11 feet in the deep end. The minimum height requirement is 3 feet 10 inches at the shoulder. Deep water tests are available.

The Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs is the sole local government agency charged specifically with providing recreation for city residents. Approximately 1,000 acres of parks, playgrounds and open spaces are included under the Department’s stewardship.

Our mission is to cultivate and sustain leisure programming while providing attractive parks that will enrich the quality of life, for all residents and visitors, as well as preserve it for future generations.

The Syracuse Parks Department is responsible for coordinating, administering, and staffing a variety of recreational, support, and special events programs. These goals are accomplished through Special Events, Senior Programs, Aquatics, Adult Programs, Ice Rinks, Golf, Youth Programs, Forestry and Grounds Divisions.

The Aquatics programs operate out of three indoor pools (Huntington, Southwest, & Valley) all year round. During the summer months eight pools are open; these include:
Burnet, Kirk, Lincoln, McKinley, Onondaga, Schiller, Thornden and Wilson. Open swim and lap hours are available at these pools. A variety of programs are offered throughout the year including: learn-to-swim,adult and children classes, water exercise, lifeguard and water safety courses. The pools are also used by swim teams for City and County meets.

Public Swimming Pool

Public swim, swim teams, Learn-to-Swim lessons, water excercise