Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, a City of Gainesville Parks & Recreation facility, runs summer camps built around aquatic activities, swimming lessons, and water games in a supervised, water-safety-focused setting. The center has a 10-lane indoor competition pool, an indoor warm-water pool, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor Splash Zone with body slides and interactive water play. Group swim lessons serve ages 3-14; specific camp ages and weekly schedules are set by the city parks department.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Frances Meadows Aquatic Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Tammy ReberPlace was very nice. Lots of different activities and staff was very pleasant. We'll definitely come back
★★★★★Nick YaugerWe purchased a few maintenance items and some pool accessories for our backyard setup. The selection was larger than expected, and everything was clearly organized. The staff checked in without being pushy and helped us make confident decisions about our purchases.
★★★Stacey WhitingSo I joined today and got my little number tag gadget so I could enter each and every time. I’m just a little concerned hopefully it’s different in the classes and swimming, but what I saw was rudeness cut off not trying to help at all not even introducing yourself not even a smile. A older black woman the first time I went i said she could show me around and I said maybe when I come back next time. So when I came back today, a young black girl Took care of me, no introduction, no hi how are you Definitely no time for explaining where everything is. I did ask if she could show me around and she said no we don’t do that here . Unbelievable !! I sure hope the classes have decent kind teachers. You know it’s kind of funny because it takes a minute to be kind. I would think it’s healthier for a person to be kinder with a smile and actually Saying hi, possibly introducing yourself. Much more work not being happy. I enter many businesses in the Gainesville area very disappointed how rude The women are working behind the front desk, very disappointing!!
★★★★★Robert ReyesFrances Meadows is a fantastic spot in Gainesville! My daughter has swim meets here for a couple of months out of the year, usually on Saturdays, and the facilities are always clean and well-maintained—perfect for hosting events. In the summertime, we love coming back to enjoy the outdoor water park. The water slides and play areas are so much fun for the kids, and the shaded spots and pavilions make it easy to relax and enjoy the day. It’s a great, affordable way to cool off and spend quality time with the family. We’re always impressed with how well this place is run. Highly recommend Frances Meadows.
★★★★★Stan BelyshevA great family aquatic center. Every summer our church hosts a major Kids Camp, and this time we treated more than 100 of our amazing campers to this fun and exciting aquatic center. Even with our large group and other families being their that day did not seem congested. You can view the attached pics and video clips. They have plenty of bathrooms. Different sections/play areas to accommodate different age groups. Plenty of lifeguards on every corner. They also have a giant olympic sized indoor pool. On the outside they have grass and a good sized pavion which we reserved for our large group as we ate pizza 🍕. A great alternative instead of attending your local subdivision pool.