Aquatic Facility

The Lake Front Park Aquatic Facility is located at 23000 Jefferson Rd., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. The Aquatic Facility is open from Memorial Weekend until Labor Day. Portions of the Aquatic Facility are subject to closure dependent on staffing.

The following is a list of features the Aquatic Facility have to offer:

Olympic size swimming pool
Separate lap swimming section with seven lanes
One wading pool
Newly Opened Splash Pad
Diving boards – one three-meter board, two one-meter boards
Waterslide with two flumes
Six large “funbrellas” to shade patrons from the sun
Numerous benches, lawn chairs, and deck chairs
Ramp for individuals with special needs

As the swim season approaches, updated information can be obtained by subscribing to the weekly e-blast “Grosse Pointe Woods Happenings.” Sign up online or call (313) 343-2408 to leave your name, address, and e-mail address.

All patrons and guests at the Lake Front Park Aquatic Facility shall follow the Rules Governing the Use of Grosse Pointe Woods Lake Front Park.

Aquatic Facility Hours

Monday, August 18 - Monday, September 1

Early Morning Lap Swim and Senior Swim

Monday - Saturday
• **Early Morning Lap Swim: 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
• **Senior Swim in Main Pool: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
**Early Morning Lap Swim and Senior Swim will end after Saturday, August 23rd

Monday - Friday
•Open Swim (Main Pool): 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• *Baby Pool: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• *Splash Pad: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• *Diving Well: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Waterslide: Closed
*Facility hours and portions of the facility are subject to change dependent on staff availability.

Saturday & Sunday
•Open Swim (Main Pool): 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• *Baby Pool: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• *Splash Pad: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• *Diving Well: 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• *Waterslide: Closed
*Facility hours and portions of the facility are subject to change dependent on staff availability.

STORM POLICY
The aquatic facility will close from time to time due to inclement weather.
This includes but is not limited to: dark clouds; high winds; storm forecasts; heavy rain; and
thunder storms. In the event that the pool closes at 6:30 p.m. or later, the
pool will remain closed for the entire evening.

Aquatic Facility Hours

The Lake Front Park Aquatic Facility will open on Saturday, May 24 with limited operating hours until Friday, June 13.

Woods Warriors Swim Team Registration for the 2025 Woods Warriors swim team begins Tuesday, April 1.

The Lakefront Swimming Association is happy to have you as part of its program. The Association is made up of at least one representative from each of the following cities:

Synchronized Swimming Synchronized Swim Team

GPW children between the ages of 7 and 17 are encouraged to join the GPW Synchronized Swim Team. The program runs six weeks and offers participants an opportunity to learn synchronized swimming techniques as well as preparing the group for a final show.

Requirements for the team include passing or demonstrating Level 3 swimming ability. Registration takes place along with the regular summer programs. Practice times are subject to change during preparation for the show.

Swim Lessons

Session 1: June 16 - July 3
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 29

Junior Swim Instructor Program

The City of Grosse Pointe Woods Parks and Recreation Department is looking for student volunteers ages 11 and older to join the Junior Instructor Program at the Lake Front Park Aquatic Facility.

As a part of the Junior Instructor Program participants will: