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).

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Pool Status Hotline: 972-695-3539

Inclement Weather: Staff monitors weather conditions with real-time lightning information. If lightning occurs within a 5-mile radius of The CORE, the indoor pool will close. The pool will reopen 30 minutes after the most recent lightning strike within that radius. Please check our pool hotline to hear a recording of the most updated closure information.  

View the Spring Break Indoor Pool Schedule (PDF)

View the Indoor Pool Schedule (PDF)


Pool Hours

Current indoor pool are as follows:

  • Monday - Friday: 5 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 1 pm to 6 pm

Group Swim Lessons

The CORE offers swim lessons for all levels! Group swim lessons are offered for children and adults to help you reach your swimming goals. Children’s group swim lessons are held indoor, run two days a week for four weeks, and are offered on Monday-Wednesday and Tuesday-Thursday. Preschool and Beginner classes are free to Coppell residents. Adult group swim lessons are held indoor, one day a week on Wednesday. Sessions will be offered January - May.


Register for group swim lessons.

Interested in Working Here?

The CORE hires lifeguards and swim instructors ages 16 and up. Applications are currently open and we are hiring NOW for the summer season!


Outdoor Pool

Open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day

The outdoor pool will open for the summer season Memorial Day weekend on May 27, 2023. We'll see you then!

Badge icon for water safety featuring an octopusWater Safety Month!

May is National Water Safety Month! Check back in May 2023 to see what we'll be doing to celebrate Water Safety. 

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.

Coppell Crocs Swim Team

Join the Coppell Crocs for our summer swim team! Training focuses on developing endurance, technique of all four strokes, effective breathing, and proper flip turns. In-water practice begins after Memorial Day with swim meets on weekends in June and the beginning of July.

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