Aquatics & Indoor Pools
Year-round aquatic fitness, safety programs, lap swimming, and swim lessons in our state-of-the-art indoor pool facilities.
Our Pool Facilities
8-Lane Competition Pool
Designed for lap swimming, open swim, and swim team training. Wilson's premier venue for fitness-focused swimming and lap workouts.
- Dedicated lap lanes available daily
- Kickboards and pull buoys provided
- Home of YMCA swim team practices & meets
Warm Water Pool
Maintained at therapeutic temperatures, ideal for shallow-water rehabilitation, water fitness classes, swim lessons, and relaxed family swims.
- Joint-friendly environment for aqua aerobics
- Comfortable temperature for swim lessons
- Great for water walking & physical therapy
Programs & Offerings
Swim Lessons
Progressive swimming instruction for all ages—from infant bonding classes to youth skill-building and adult courses.
Water Fitness Classes
Low-impact, high-energy cardio and resistance workouts like Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Zumba, and Aqua Stretch H2O.
Lap Swimming
Dedicated lane access for teens and adults looking to swim independently and build cardiovascular endurance.
YMCA Swim Team
Competitive youth swim program focused on stroke refinement, sportsmanship, endurance, and swim meets.
Lifeguard Certification
American Red Cross training covering water rescue techniques, CPR/AED, and first aid for aquatic safety careers.
Resident Swim Passes
City of Wilson resident access pass options. Daily passes ($3) and Monthly Lap Swim Passes ($10) available at the desk. *$10 Monthly passes are restricted to lap swim only
Pool Rules & Safety Guidelines
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please follow these YMCA pool rules when using our aquatic facilities:
General & Swimmer Conduct
- All swimmers must rinse off before entering the pool.
- Swimwear must be appropriate; only swim-specific apparel is allowed (no cotton clothing).
- No running, pushing, dunking, or rowdiness at any time.
- Prolonged breath holding is not permitted.
- Starting blocks are for competition use only under the supervision of a swim coach: no sitting, playing, jumping, or diving from blocks.
- When jumping from the pool edge, swimmers must go feet first, facing forward. No spins, backward jumps, or somersaults.
- Only Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed for non-swimmers.
- Only one person at a time is allowed on pool ladders.
Supervision & Facility Use
- Children 10 and under must be supervised by an adult 18 years or older.
- Children 4 and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult 18 years or older.
- Floatation devices (including noodles, kickboards, etc.) are not allowed during open swim sessions.
- Kickboards, fins, pull buoys, water fitness belts, and noodles may be used during lap swim, swim team practice, and instructional classes.
- Lap lanes may need to be shared, please be courteous.
- One long whistle blast signals that the pool must be cleared immediately.
- The pool will be closed during electrical storms.
- Lifeguards have full authority to enforce all rules and may ask anyone in violation to leave the pool area.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming space for all members and guests.
