Aquatic Programs

Swimming Lessons

View our online catalog for current American Red Cross Swimming Lessons offerings and to register.

Swimming Lessons Level Requirements

Not sure which level you should sign your child up for? View the level requirements to help you decide.

Trainings

Lifeguard Training

Interested in becoming a Lifeguard or have you recently taken your Lifeguard Training certification class? Owatonna Parks and Recreation offers up to $150 reimbursement if you become a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard and work for the city. View our online catalog for current Lifeguard Training offerings and to register.

Lifeguard Training Pre-requisites

Swim 300 yards continuously (non-stop) performing either front crawl or breaststroke.
Swim 40 yards, pick up 10 pound brick from 10 feet of water and return it back 40 yards using only a kick, holding brick with 2 hands on the chest.
Must be 15 at the time class ends.
You must attend all classes to pass.
No refund will be issued if you do not pass.

Water Safety Instructor

Water Safety Instructors (swimming lessons instructors) are trained to teach children and adults water safety, survival and swimming skills, and give community water safety presentations. It’s a fun job that will help you develop teaching and leadership skills. View our online catalog for current Water Safety Instructor Training offerings and to register.

Water Safety Instructor Pre-requisites

Must be 16 at time class begins.
You must attend all classes to pass.
No refund will be issued if you do not pass.
Strokes you need to know proficiently for at least 25 yards each:
- Back crawl
- Breast stroke
- Butterfly
- Elementary backstroke
- Front crawl

Programs

Water Aerobics - Currently Unavailable

Water Aerobic classes are offered at the West Hills Tennis & Fitness center and River Springs Water Park (seasonally). For more information visit the pages below.

Open Swim at the West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center - Currently Unavailable

For information on open swim at the West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center visit their Hours Page.

Owatonna Middle School Lap Swim - Currently Unavailable

There will be no morning lap swim if inclement weather causes Owatonna schools to have a 2 hour late start or close. Any additional cancellations or closings will be listed under Adult Activities on the Cancellations and Closings page.

Dates: September through June
Days/Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 6:00 to 7:15 a.m.

River Springs Water Park Lap Swim and Water Walking

Lap Swim and Water Walking are available seasonally at River Springs Water Park. Visit the water park programs page for information.