Sensory-Friendly Open Swimming offers an experience with reduced environmental stimulation.

• No music
• Water features turned off
• Lifeguards do not use whistles except in case of emergency

Typically the second and fourth Sundays of the month
1–3:50 p.m.
Recreation Pool schedule

Free for Community Center members and Passport to Fun participants; non-members pay Open Swimming Fee

Women-Only Open Swimming is time reserved exclusively for women who wish to swim in adherence with their religious customs and personal choice.

• Pool staffed only by female lifeguards
• Privacy curtains cover all windows
• Restricted door and locker room access

Select Sundays
5–7:50 p.m.
Recreation Pool Schedule

Free for Community Center members and Passport to Fun participants; non-members pay Open Swimming Fee

Women-Only Swimming Lessons are reserved exclusively for women who wish to swim in adherence with their religious customs and personal choice.

• Pool staffed only by female lifeguards
• Privacy curtains cover all windows
• Restricted door and locker room access

Participants can drop in as space allows and receive instruction at all levels.

Select Sundays
Ages 11+

5:10–5:50 p.m. or 6–6:40 p.m.
$15/lesson (includes Open Swimming fee)

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Adaptive lessons are for persons with disabilities who require a setting outside the regular swim program offerings.

Private 30-minute swimming lessons offer a safe 1:1 approach to strengthen and learn basic water safety, life-saving techniques and so much more.

All children learn the basics of water safety and how to swim if they are able.

Experienced swimming instructors teach children with a variety of unique needs, including:

• Autism, and other related developmental syndromes
• Cerebral palsy
• Down syndrome
• Sensory processing disorder and other sensory challenges
• Physical difficulties and disabilities

Parent Tips For Swim Success Video

Prior to your child’s first adaptive swimming lesson, please follow the steps below to ensure your family and child are set up for a successful program.

• Complete the Adaptive Private Swimming Lessons Request Form [PDF], including the number of lessons you are requesting.
• Complete the Inclusion Questionnaire Form [PDF] which helps us to get to know your child better and support them at the highest level while participating in programs.

Return completed forms to Nicole Weedman by email or mail/deliver to:

Eden Prairie Community Center
16700 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie MN, 55346

Once received, a member of our team will reach out to you to confirm the date and time of your first lesson, and review the Inclusion Questionnaire details to work on setting goals for the swimming lessons.

Contacts for Questions

Nicole Weedman
Sr. Recreation Supervisor
952-949-8456

Nick Remmes
Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics
952-949-8447