Aquatics

Indoor Pools

Open Year-Round 

The indoor pool is available for lap lane and play feature usage.
For facility policies and procedures, view The CORE Pass Holder Handbook (PDF).

Pool Status Hotline: 972-695-3539

View the Indoor Pool Schedule (PDF)


Pool Hours

Current indoor pool are as follows:

  • Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 5 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 1 pm to 6 pm

Outdoor Pools

Open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day

June 2022 Pool Schedule

Badge icon for water safety featuring an octopusWater Safety Month!

May is National Water Safety Month, and The CORE is celebrating with a scavenger hunt around the city! Each Monday this May, a hint will be posted to the Coppell Parks and Recreation Facebook and Instagram pages with a hint to find our mascot, Otto the Octopus! Find all of them and be entered to win our grand prize drawing! 

Share with us! Take a photo with Otto and tag @CoppellParks with #FindOtto on social media for an additional entry into the Grand Prize drawing! Join us this May to learn more about water safety and win some awesome prizes!



Grand Prize: 

  • Tickets for a family of 4 to the Dallas World Aquarium
  • Goody bag

Runner Up Prizes:

  • (4) 30 minute private swim lessons
  • Coast Guard approved lifejacket
  • Goody bag

Completion Prizes:

  • First 25 children to complete the hunt will receive a reversible Otto the Octopus plush!
  • Each family who completes the hunt will receive up to 4 day passes for entrance into The CORE to swim with us this summer.

Water Safety Tips

1) Number 1 rule, walk by the pool.
2) Adult supervision is a must.
3) When in the water, wear US Coast Guard approved lifejacket.
4) Take time for break time - eat snacks, go to the bathroom and reapply sunscreen.
5) Listen to what the lifeguard tells you. Trained lifeguards are here to help!
6) When thunder roars. go indoors.
7) Be sun smart - wear at least SPF 30 sunscreen.
8) If something falls in, call an adult to get in.

In-Person Swim Lessons

The CORE offers swim lessons for all levels! Whether you have a child who is new to the water or you want to improve their skills, private or group swim lessons are offered to help them reach their swimming goals. Summer swim lessons are held outdoors, run two weeks in duration, and are offered Monday - Thursday from 6/6 - 8/11. Preschool and Beginner classes are free to Coppell residents. 

Register for swim lessons.

Coppell Crocs Swim Team

Ready to take your swimming to the next level? Join the Coppell Crocs! Training focuses on developing endurance, technique of all four strokes, effective breathing, and proper flip turns. In-water practice begins on Tuesday, May 31. "Meet the Coach" night is Tuesday, May 24 at 5:30 pm. 

Red Team Practice: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 7:00 am
White Team Practice: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Swim Meets

Denton Circuit Meet: Friday, June 3
Trophy Club Meet: Saturday, June 18
Regional Meet: Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10

Virtual Swim Lessons

For those that would prefer to practice from home, our staff has provided lesson to keep children safe in and near the water!  Virtual Swim lessons are designed to teach basic swimming skills using a bathtub and other items found at home. Click on the links below to view PDFs and videos. 

Remember, children should always be supervised when near the water. 

Preschool Lessons 
Beginner Lessons