Pools

Locations
Firstenburg Community Center 700 N.E. 136th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98684 360-487-7001	Pool Schedule Swim Lessons Aqua Class Info Private Rentals Pool Information FCC's Home Page	Please note: Our Tuesday and Thursday 1-2:30 p.m. Family/Home School swim has been cancelled until June 15. During this time the pool will be closed, including the hot tub. If you are interested in reserving this time for 30+ swimmers, please contact Cory Wynn, 487-7012. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Marshall Community Center 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663 360-487-7100	Pool Schedule Swim Lessons Birthday Parties Pool Information Marshall's Home Page	Please note: C-Tran's PASSport to Youth program participants receive a discount to all public swims. Programmed activities may require lap lanes to switch 2nd Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm a lap lane will be reserved for Lifeguard Testing
Jim Parsley Community Center 2901 Falk Road Vancouver, WA 98661 360-313-1060	Jim Parsley's Home Page	Please note: Want the kids to get in some fun physical activites? Combo passes to climb the rock wall and swim (in concurrent sessions) are now available. What a bargain for an afternoon or evening of fun! Combo Pass Adults $ 6.00 Youth $ 5.00 (Sessions must be concurrent)
Propstra Aquatic Center 605 N. Devine Vancouver, WA 98661 360-313-3625	Propstra's Home Page	Please note: Community Swim Team Tuesday/Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm Swimmers will acquire a broad range of skills — stroke technique and endurance, dive starts and turns, as well as goal setting, self-discipline, teamwork, motivation and confidence. Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the water temperature of the Pools?

1. Marshall Pool 86-87 degrees.
2. Firstenburg Pool 86-87
3. Propstra Pool Lap pool 82-83 degrees and the leisure pool is 90 degrees.
4. Parsley Pool 87-88 degrees and the hot tub is 99-104 degrees.

Q. Do you have lifeguards on duty?
Yes. They are certified through the National Pool and Water Park Association.

Q. Are you required to wear swim caps?
No.

Q. How long is your pool?

1. Marshall pool 25 yards, 6 lanes.
2. Firstenburg Pool is 15 yards, 1-3 lanes
3. Propstra Pool Lap Pool 25 yards, 6 lanes.
4. Parsley Pool 25 yards, 2 lanes.

Q. What are your age limitations?
Public Swims: Children need to be 7 years old to enter the pool by themselves. Children under 7 need to be accompanied in the water by an adult. Exercise Classes: All ages are welcome.

Q. Do you have family changing rooms? What is the age limit for opposite sex in the locker rooms?
Yes, there is at least one family changing room available for use at each facility. Children 6 and older need to go into the same gender changing rooms.

Q. Do you have wheelchair access into the pool?
Yes, there is a permanent ramp into the pool, as well as a chair lift at each facility.

Q. Do you have a viewing area?

1. Marshall Pool has a balcony area that parents are welcome to sit in.
2. Firstenburg has a lobby area for viewing.
3. Propstra Pool has a lobby area for viewing.
4. Parsley Pool has a lobby area for viewing.

Q. Are there lockers available?
Yes, Marshall Pool has coin-operated; .25 cents for the small locker and .50 cents for a large locker.

Q. Are the Aqua Trim classes co-ed?
Yes

Q. What is the difference between Public Swim & Family Swims? What is the difference between different exercise classes?
For a description of all programmed activities on both the east and west sides of Vancouver, please visit the Aquatics sections in the Recreation Catalog.