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Public pool offering lap swim and open swim, as well as kayak tours.
The instructional/recreational pool at the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center is heated and typically maintained at a comfortable 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The 50-meter competition pool is not explicitly listed with a specific temperature, suggesting it is often unheated or maintained at a standard cooler temperature for competitive swimming.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This aquatic facility receives mixed reviews. Many appreciate its accommodating staff, year-round class availability, good size, and variety of activities including swim lessons, lap swimming, Aqua Zumba, and Aquafit. It's described as a valuable community asset with amenities like a slide, splash pad, diving board, ample lifeguards, and shaded lounge areas. However, significant concerns were raised by one detailed review, citing high non-resident pricing, frequent closure or malfunction of attractions like the slide and splash pad, and severe issues with pool cleanliness including filthy, warm water, and scum buildup. This reviewer also found staff overly strict and unaccommodating regarding policies (e.g., mandatory swim tests, proximity rules for children) during a very hot visit, leading to a vow never to return. While some acknowledge that public facilities may experience staffing issues and equipment breakdowns, the facility's condition and staff approach were major detractors for others.
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Good for Children
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
August 14th, 2025Clare Jones
I’ve been coaching Aquafit classes here for a few years now and the pool staff are always accommodating. We love that we can have classes all year round and it’s a shame more people don’t know about this amazing city facility.
August 7th, 2023Shawna Eastman
So I walked up and was happy to know they take card now since I forgot my cash. They let me know before I paid the pool slide was going to be closed. First the girl told me because it’s so hot and the life guards don’t want to stand up there. I then asked if there was anyway they could turn it on and watch them from bottom. Then I was told that actually the slide is broken anyway. The splash pad was off and there was just a few people swimming in the lanes. Very dead. I paid $25 for non resident for 4 people which I thought was too pricey. We then were told the kids needed to do a swim lesson to make sure they were equipped enough to not have to wear a life vest. We were very hot in 100 degree blazing weather but we went through with it begrudgingly. You have to take a swim test each child has to tread water with face above water for a full minute, swim across pool and show they can float on their back for a certain amount of time. Finally we are done and can get into some shade under umbrella my two boys jump in and my daughter who I knew was unable to tread water like that at 3 opted out of test for life vest. She got into pool with that on and I sat under umbrella at table about 5 feet from the pool edge. I then had a girl worker approach me and tell me I’m not allowed to be more then 3 feet away from her while she’s in the pool. I told her she has her swimmer on and I’m watching her. She kept saying its policy and pointed to the front. I said its extremely hot and I would be more comfortable watching her from under some shade. She told me it’s policy and another worker was quick to involved about the policy. There was three life guards also sitting around the pool. So anyway I had my daughter get out and to be close by. I asked if they could turn on the splash pad for us. The girl told me she would turn it on and it will take a minute for it to start. We head over to the baby pool, my daughter and I where the mushroom waterfall is. The pool head bird feathers all through it and lots of dirt. We stood with our feet on the edge to wait for splash pad. A worker came up and said we were not allowed to do that either. I went over with this worker what thing we can do and can’t do again because it was exhausting. And hot. No diving boards, slide 3 feet with daughter, no big part of pool but can be with her in pool only in shallow area. No lanes. We head over to splash pad area and wait since she said it would take a minute. We waited for maybe five minutes and decided to go to shallow part of pool together because it wasn’t turning on. The pool was not refreshing because it’s very warm. I immediately notice the filth in the water in here now and I’m really grossed out. The sides of the pool on the tiles of the walls that are out of the water have black grim built up so thick it’s disgusting. You can see where people have crawled out and maybe slid a foot on it on accident and it’s left imprints from wiping off the scum. The entrance and exit I thought at first were a bunch of bubbles just floating there until I realized it’s actually more disgusting grim or scum build up in the water so bad but has been pushed to the outer limits of pool from people swimming. I am thinking why did I just drive all the way here and pay 25 dollars??! I thought we would all have a blast. We have been here a handful of times in the years of being here and it was nothing like it used to be. How can they not even clean the pools? Things are run down and broken and staff is uptight and overbearing. Will never go again. And I would never recommend it anymore like I used to.
March 14th, 2025Ed Tubridy
I’ve been swimming in this pool since the 1960s. The layout offers a variety of aquatic activities. It boasts a spacious deep end, originally designed for 3-meter diving. There was also a small underground room with a window, where spectators could watch the divers. Although the facilities are well-maintained, they lack the extravagance of modern facilities. There are plenty of amenities for children, including a shallow pool and a splash park. However, like any public facility, it may experience staffing issues and equipment breakdowns. The pool is also frequently used by swim teams, which can affect availability. Nevertheless, it’s a fantastic asset to my hometown.
July 8th, 2021Jackie Lewis
Love the size! I teach Aqua Zumba out there every Saturday morning at 10 am. They offer swim lessons, lap swimming, and additional Aquatic classes. Come join in!!!
July 1st, 2019C P
My favorite public pool in Brevard. Slide. Splash pad. Diving board and many lifeguards. Have an overview of entire pool all the time and can see what the kids are doing. Shaded lounge area with chairs.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
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