Park and Recreation -- 1700 River Drive North * 771-1265

Swimming Pools

Electric City Water Park Morony Natatorium Neighborhood Pools
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Swimming Programs

All programs are offered at the Morony Natatorium unless otherwise noted.

Adult Programs | Youth Programs | Special Programming

Open Swim at the Natatorium

The pool is open to the general public of all ages. Life jackets are available for those who need them. Children under 42 inches need to be accompanied by an adult in the pool.

See the Natatorium Schedule for times

Fee: $1.50/youth (4-17)  $2.50/adult (18 and older)
Children under 4 years swim free if accompanied by a paying adult.

Youth/Child Programs

Swim Lessons

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Classes for ages 5 & up from beginners to advanced and are taught by YMCA/American Red Cross certificated lifeguards.

Swim Lesson Times and Information

Skippers I

Parent and child aquatic program, is a progression towards developing personal growth, personal safety and rescue skills using songs, games and stunts with an instructor who leads the team in guided discovery. Requires Parent Participation. Ages 6 months to 3 years

Call 452-3733 for dates, times and fees

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Skippers II

Your child is now able to understand at a basic level, skill objectives, guided activities, and performance of each objective. A large number of games, activities and songs are used for this transition of becoming independent in the water. Ages 3 years to 5 years

Call 452-3733 for dates, times and fees

Junior Lifeguard Program

Ages 11-15. This is a basic introduction to lifeguarding. After completion of the coursework and a work shift at the Natatorium or Electric City Water Park, participants receive an all-inclusive day pass to the Electric City Water Park. This class is free. Register at the Natatorium. For additional information call Bev at 452-3733. Only need to attend one class.

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Adult Programs

Lap Swimming

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The Natatorium has six lanes available, if we are crowed we do ask that swimmers circle swim or wait until a spot is available

One lane is available during other programs. See the Schedule for times.

Open Fitness

Pool is open for adult fitness activities which include water walking, lap swimming, as well as the access to water fitness equipment. Not led by an instructor.

Water Exercise

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Basic Water Exercise gives you a cardiovascular aerobic workout that allows participants to work at a low impact and low intensity workout. This class is held at both ends of the pool. Equipment may be used.

Aqua Fit gives you cardiovascular aerobic workout this is low impact, high intensity water aerobics. This class is held at both ends of the pool.

Aqua Challenge gives you aerobic exercise that focuses on endurance, coordination and strength. Buoyancy and resistance equipment will be used. This class is held in the deep end of the pool.

Aquatic Solutions
This program is designed for individuals who have orthopedic injuries, MS, spinal injuries, stroke or arthritis. For more information contact Marian Permann at 788-1936.

BackHab
This program is geared toward participants who have low back pain. It can be chronic back pain or pain from recovering from back injury or surgery, participants Must be finished with primary therapy, and have a release to attend. The goal is lessened pain through better muscle balance, tone and endurance.  This is not a aerobic program; there is no cardio respiratory component.

Multiple Sclerosis/Orthopedic Program
Certified instructors provide individualized exercises to enable patrons to have better range of motion, reduce edema, increase flexibility and maintain endurance.

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Special Programming

Kayaking Paddle & Roll Classes

Single session classes focuses on the roll, also include forward, reverse & turning strokes.

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Swim Team

Pool is reserved for Falls Aquatic Swim Team (FAST) participants. For more information call Sussie at 899-0502.

Other Special Programming

Rural School and Home School Lessons; Beginners Kayak Course; Lifeguard Certification; Canoe Classes
Contact the Natatorium for additional information and future classes at 452-3733.

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Find Us

Park & Recreation Department
1700 River Drive North
Great Falls, Montana
406-771-1265