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1. Are the pools open year round?

All of the Garland Aquatic centers are outdoor facilities.  The pools open on Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day, and have varying closing dates.  Operation dates can be found at SwimGarland.

2. What are the pool hours?

Surf and Swim Pool Season:

• May 25-27
• June 1-August 11
• August 17-18
• August 24-25
• August 31-September 1

Bradfield, Holford and Wynne Pool Season:

• May 25 through 27
• June 1 through August 11

Surf and Swim Pool Hours:

• Mon. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bradfield Pool Hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday - 2 p.m. to 5 pm
• Saturday and Sunday - 1 p.m. to 6 pm

Holford Pool Hours:

• Monday - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday through Thursday - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday - 2:30 - 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday - 1 - 6 p.m.

Wynne Pool Hours

• Monday, Tuesday and Friday - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday - 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday - 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

3. Do I need to wear a bathing suit?

Yes, proper swim attire is required.

4. Do the aquatic facilities accept credit cards?

Garland Aquatic Facilities accepts Visa, MasterCard, America Express and Discover.

5. Where is Surf and Swim located?

Surf and Swim is located at 440 W Oates Road in Garland (in Audubon Park), just 1 mile east of I-635 (Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway).  Parking is available at no charge in the designated parking lots at Surf & Swim and Audubon Recreation Center.

6. Do guests that choose not to swim still have to pay admission?

All guests entering Garland Aquatic facilities must pay the admission fee. Guests are allowed to exit and re-enter on the same day.

7. Can I re-enter the park if I leave?

Guests who need to leave the park can receive a hand stamp to return the same day.

8. Can outside tables & chairs or pop-up canopies be brought into the Aquatic facilities?

No, the Aquatic facilities are no longer able to handle any additional outside seating, tables or canopies*.

• Holford & Wynne pools have 2 picnic tables & benches available first come, first serve.
• Bradfield pool has several small picnic tables available first come, first serve.
• Surf & Swim has several picnic tables & chairs available first come, first serve.

*Management has the right to restrict any outside items being brought into the aquatic facilities.

9. Can outside food & drinks be brought into the Aquatic facilities?

Yes, only pre-prepared food (sandwiches, chips, fast food, pizza, desserts, etc.) can be brought into the aquatic facilities.  No glass containers, metal cutlery or grills are permitted inside the aquatic facilities.  No glass drink bottles or alcohol are permitted.  If you have food that is sensitive to temperature, you must provide a cooler.  We do not permit onsite refrigeration for outside food due to Garland Health Code.

10. Are guests allowed to bring outside coolers into the park?

Guests may bring outside coolers into Garland Aquatic facilities. Glass bottles, serving knives and alcohol are prohibited. Coolers will be inspected for these items.  Surf and Swim does not charge for coolers to be brought into the park.

11. Do the aquatic facilities have lifeguards on duty?

Yes, lifeguards who are certified through Jeff Ellis and Associates are always on-duty during operating hours and after-hours events.

12. Do the facilities have life jackets available for use?

Garland Aquatics provide a limited amount of life jackets free of charge at each aquatic facility.

13. Are outside flotation devices allowed in the park?

Outside flotation devices (floaties/rafts/inner-tubes) are prohibited, however U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are welcome.  Clear inner-tubes are provided at Surf and Swim on a first come, first serve basis.

14. What is the aquatic facilities severe weather policy?

If pool operations are interrupted for 60 minutes or more, guests who are in the park can exchange their receipt for a rain check. Management reserves the right to suspend operation and/or close the park. Rain checks will not be given out within the first 60 minutes or within one hour of closing.

15. Do the aquatic facilities have adult to child ratios for groups, camps and day cares?

Yes. Groups, camps and day cares must abide by the following adult to child ratios:

• Age 3 and under: 1 adult for every 1 child
• Age 4-6: 1 adult for every 3 children
• Age 7 and over: 1 adult for every 10 children

16. Is smoking allowed in the park?

Smoking is not allowed inside any Garland Aquatic Facility including electronic cigarettes.