About
The Orange Beach Aquatics Center is located in south Baldwin County, within a mile of the Gulf of Mexico. The facility serves thousands of members annually. The Orange Beach Aquatics Center opened in May 2002 and is dedicated to serving the community's needs with a facility that includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, 11-in-a-half foot diving well with a 1-meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25-foot wading/children's pool with spray features and a slide. Programs are designed for all ages and ability levels. The programs and services of the Orange Beach Aquatics Center are built upon and focused on enabling individuals and families to build healthy lifestyles. Some examples include swimming lessons, water aerobics, and many other activities.
NEW CLASSES IN 2023
Aqua Fit
Aqua Fit classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per class.
Classes will be taught by Joan Hill, a licensed, certified and insured instructor. The class will include shallow water and deep-water exercise using equipment such as noodles, kick boards, and barbells to create drag, resistance, and floatation. Both depths offer moderate to high intensity cardio workout and muscle conditioning. Classes are dependent on weather and air temperature must be at least 68 degrees. Class schedule is subject to change seasonally.
Water Aerobics with Justine
Water Aerobics is held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per class.
Annual Fitness Class Pass
Beginning June 1, 2023, all Aquatics Center Water Fitness Classes (Aqua Fit and Water Aerobics) will be included with the Annual Fitness Class Pass and the 15 Fitness Class Punch Card. Punch cards can be purchased at the Fitness Center and Aquatics Center desk. The Annual Fitness Class Pass (for members only), can be purchased at the Fitness Center membership desk.
For more information, call 251-974-7946.
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Aquatics Center
Physical Address
4853 Wilson Boulevard
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: 251-974-7946
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Jessica Lewis
Aquatics Coordinator
SUMMER 2023
Water Fitness Classes
Monday-Friday: 10:30 am- 11:30 pm
*Lanes 5 & 6 and deep end are closed.
Swim Clinic
Monday- Thursday: 7:00 am-8:00 am
*Lanes 5 & 6 are closed.
Summer Camp
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-11:00 am
*Kiddie pool, free swim area, and deep end are busier during this time.
Facility Closed
Monday-Friday: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
*Facility closes Monday-Friday from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm for Expect Excellence.
Swim team
Wednesdays & Fridays: 4:00-5:30
June 28th, June 30th, July 5th, July 7th, July 12th, & July 14th
*All 4 lap lanes are closed. Free swim area, deep end, and kiddie pool are available.
Memberships grant access to the Recreation Center, Aquatics Center, Tennis Center, and Basketball Gym (limited availability). Annual Memberships also include access to pickleball. Classes are not part of any membership and must be purchased separately. Memberships must be purchased at the Fitness Center desk. Additional fee options, listed below, can be purchased at the Aquatics Center.
Yearly
Resident | Yearly Fee |
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Resident Single | $75 |
Resident Family | $175 |
Ono Island Resident Single | $150 |
Ono Island Resident Family | $250 |
Non-Resident Single | $300 |
Non-Resident Family | $500 |
Monthly
Resident | Monthly Fee |
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Resident Single | $60 |
Resident Family | $90 |
Fees
Service | Fees |
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Member Guest | $5 |
Non-Member Day Pass | $10 |
Aquatics Punch Card | $75 |
Lockers | $0.25 |
Water Fitness Classes | $5 |
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- All persons must take a cleansing shower before entering the pool. Please rinse your hair if you plan on swimming underwater. (Note: Showers are required by the Alabama State Department of Health.)
- Clean swimsuits must be worn. No cutoffs are allowed (Loose strings can clog filters).
- A person who has an infectious or communicable disease shall not be allowed in the pool.
- Bathers with diarrhea, skin diseases, open lesions, etc., shall be excluded from the pool.
- A person with a bandage or open cut, blister, or inflamed eyes may not use the pool.
- We do not allow water wings or inflatable devices for non-swimmers. The reason is simple: If they inflate, they can also deflate.
- Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or snugly fitted rubber pants (Disposable diapers will explode and clog the pool filter).
- Running or rough play is not permitted in the pool area.
- Do not get on other swimmers' backs or shoulders.
- Throwing swimmers is not permitted.
- Non-swimmers must stay in the shallow end.
- Chewing gum, food, beverages, or glass containers are not permitted in the pool area (Water in plastic bottles is permitted).
- Kickboards, rafts, or inflatable devices are not allowed during open swim times.
- Lifejackets brought from home must be checked by the lifeguard for proper fit and have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved stamp for use in the pool.
- Direct in-water adult supervision is required for all non-swimmers and swimmers wearing lifejackets. Adults must always stay within an arm's length distance from the non-swimmer. Non-swimmers are not allowed in the deep end.
- A direct parent or guardian supervision is always required in the kiddie pool area.
- Guests using the diving board must jump to the front of the board.
- Everyone must slide on their backs, feet first.
- Only one person on the slide at a time.
- Make sure the area below the slide and diving board is clear before sliding or jumping.
- Wait for the previous person to reach the side of the pool before sliding or jumping.
- Non-swimmers or children wearing lifejackets are not allowed to use diving boards or slides.
- Improper use of equipment can cause serious or fatal injuries. Caution must be always used.
The Lifeguard has the authority to make a rule interpretation and he/she must be obeyed.
The City of Orange Beach appreciates your cooperation.
Summer Hours
Monday through Friday
6 am to 1 pm; 4 pm to 7 pm
Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday - 1 pm to 5 pm
Fall / Spring Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 6 pm
Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday - 1 pm to 5 pm
Winter Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pm
Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday - Closed
- New Year's Day: Sunday, January 1, 2023 - Holiday Observed: Monday, January 2, 2023
- Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 16, 2023
- Mardi Gras Day: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
- Good Friday: Friday, April 7, 2023
- Easter: Sunday, April 9, 2023
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 29, 2023
- Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
- Labor Day: Monday, September 4, 2023
- Veterans Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023 - Holiday Observed: Friday, November 10. 2023
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Day After Thanksgiving: Friday, November 24, 2023
- Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24, 2023 - Holiday Observed: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Christmas Day: Monday, December 26, 2022 - Holiday Observed: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide. This photo shows the deep end of the pool, diving board and slide.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide, a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, and tube slide.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide, a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, and tube slide.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide. This photo shows the covered seating area that overlooks the kiddie pool.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide. This photo shows the covered seating area that is available at the Aquatics Center.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide. This photo shows the deep end of the pool, diving board and slide.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide. This photo shows the gazebo seating area by the deep end of the pool.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide. This photo shows the loungers and chairs that surround the pool.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide.
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The Orange Beach Aquatics Center includes a 25-yard outdoor heated pool, an 11 ½ foot diving well with a 1 meter board, tube slide, and a 25 by 25 foot wading/children’s pool with spray features and a slide.
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Summer League Swim Team