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2025 Season Dates: June 7 to August 17
Address: 2801 Rockport Road
Phone: (608) 752-6747
Rockport Pool Information:
Rockport Pool features an 8-lane, 50m pool with depths from 3’-5’6”, a detached diving well with a short and high dive, as well as a detached baby pool with depths ranging from 9”-16” (No lifeguard on duty in the baby pool).
Pool Dates/Times:
Pool dates and times will be published monthly and posted here. The schedule is subject to change based on staffing ability. Typical public swim hours are:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Concessions 1-6pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30 to 5 p.m.
- Concessions 1-5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Concessions 1-6pm
- Friday, June 27th, closing at 4pm
- Friday, July 4th, closing at 4pm
Pool breaks are about 15 minutes and scheduled at 3 p.m. daily. *
*⚠️ HEAT ADVISORY – POOL BREAK SCHEDULE ⚠️
Due to excessive heat,
Pool Breaks will be at:
2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
(No 3:00 PM break on these days)
Thank you for your cooperation!
Patrons must be at least 14 years of age to swim without a parent present.
Deep H2O Pass
All individuals 15 and younger will need to pass a swim test to swim in the deep section of the lap pool and the diving well. Swim tests are conducted anytime during public swim by asking a Head Guard to run one for you. Swimmers only need to take the test once per summer. After passing they will be issues a Deep Water Pass. Passes cost $2. To successfully complete the test swimmers must swim three lengths of the diving well. No goggles allowed.
2025 Pool Admission/Season Passes:
To purchase an Early Bird pass please visit the Recreation Division Office. Passes purchased within our season dates should be purchased at the pool.
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Admission/Memberships |
Cost – begins June 7 |
Early Bird Pricing – thru June 6 |
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Daily Youth (3-17 yrs.) |
$5 |
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Daily Adult (18-54 yrs.) |
$5 |
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Daily Senior (55+ yrs.) |
$4 |
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Deep H2O Pass – see section details |
$2 |
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Youth Season Pass (3-17 yrs.) |
$55 |
$50 |
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Adult Season Pass (18-54 yrs.) |
$55 |
$50 |
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Senior Season Pass (55+ yrs.) |
$45 |
$40 |
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Family Season Pass - (up to 4 people living in the same household) |
$120 |
$115 |
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Additional Family Member |
$10 |
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Daily Aerobics |
$5 |
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| Rockport & Palmer Combo Pass-Individual | $65 | |
| Rockport & Palmer Combo Pass-Family (up to 4 people living in the same household) | $145 |
Swim Pass Scholarships are available to those who qualify at a 50% discount. To apply, please fill out the Scholarship Form and email to Nicole Yost at yostn@ci.janesville.wi.us.
Group Sales
Day camps, church, scout groups, daycares, and birthday parties are invited to participate in our Group Rate Program. Any group with over 10 participants constitutes as a group sale. A Group Rate Form must be submitted one week in advance to receive the discounted rate $0.50 off per admission. Please note that all groups must maintain a 10:1 child/adult ratio. Find a Group Rate form on the City's website. Email to Nicole Yost at yostn@ci.janesville.wi.us.
Private Facility Rental
Rockport Pool is available to rent for a private party. This is a option for work parties, family reunions, or even summer camps! Rentals are available during our regular season dates on M/W/F from 7-8 p.m. and weekends from 9 AM-12 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. Fees start at $180/hour and vary depending on the amount of people expected. Find a Private Facility Rental form on the City's website. Email to Nicole Yost at yostn@ci.janesville.wi.us.
Birthday Parties
Have a splashing good time celebrating at the pool! Birthday parties are welcome anytime during our regular hours. Be sure to check our monthly calendar before you send out your invites. If you have 10+ invitees planning to swim be sure to fill out a Group Rate Form and submit it at least one week in advance to receive the discounted rates. Feel free to set up your birthday party wherever you would like, whether that is the pool deck, grassy area, or the far picnic spot. You are welcome to bring any materials you may need such as shade tents, chairs, tables, and food. Please note all shade tents must be staked down on the grass and food must stay in the far picnic area or the grass. Items we do not accept include alcohol, glass, and large knives. For more information, please contact Nicole Yost at yostn@ci.janesville.wi.us.
Rockport Pool Banner Program
In 2023 we started a program allowing banner advertisers along the fence of Rockport Pool. It was such a success that we would like to present this opportunity year after year. Over 18,000 people come to Rockport and see these banners every year. Create your own banner or send us the image and we will make it for you. Prices range from $150-$310. Fence placement is prioritized in the order applications are received. Banner Program Application
Rockport Pool Programs
Aqua Zumba
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from June 10 to August 14 from 5-5:45 p.m. for an invigorating workout blending the Zumba philosophy with water resistance. Taught by licensed local instructors. Great for all ages and abilities. You are sure to get your sweat on! Not included with pool season passes. No pre-registration needed. $5/class.
Outdoor Lap Swim
Join us for lap swim. Lane availability will vary. Lap Swim times are listed in our monthly calendar posted above. Daily admission rates apply.
General times available are the following,
Mon - Fri : 6-8am, 11:30-12:30pm, 4-6:30pm
Sat & Sun : 4-6:30pm
American Red Cross Courses
Lifeguard Certification
Get hired as a lifeguard and take this class for $100 off! Apply at www.janesvillewi.gov/jobs
Lifeguard candidates will learn valuable skills that can literally save a life. Some skills taught include injury prevention, patron surveillance, water rescues, victim assessment, first aid, CPR and AED. This class is for those who are new to lifeguarding or who have let their certification lapse beyond the expiration date. This class will be blended learning. Participants should plan time for computer-based learning as well as the in-person dates listed below. A course manual and a CPR mask will be provided. Register online on ActiveNet.
Course Prerequisites
- 15 years of age by the completion of class.
- Complete the following sequence.
- Jump into water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim a continuous 150 yards keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
- After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading water using only your legs. Hands must be placed in the armpits, and your head must remain above the surface of the water.
- After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards.
- Retrieve a 10-pound brick and swim to the starting location while holding the brick with both hands and using only the legs for propulsion in 1 minutes, 40 seconds..
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Dates |
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Location |
Fee |
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May 9, 10, 16, 17 |
May 9 from 6-9 pm May 10 from 8am-6pm (1hr lunch) May 16 from 6-9pm May 17 from 8am-6pm (1hr lunch) |
TBD |
$250 General Public $150 if hired as a lifeguard at Rockport and Palmer |
Junior Lifeguard Camp
The American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding class is designed for youth ages 11-14 to bridge the gap between swim lessons and lifeguarding. Junior guards will work on their swimming skills and endurance, learn victim recognition, first aid, CPR/ AED and water rescue skills. In addition, they will get the chance to shadow certified guards in rotation to get a real sense of the job. The cost of the course includes a t-shirt. This course does NOT earn a lifeguarding, or CPR certificate. Must have a minimum of 6 participants for the class. Registration Deadline: Monday, June 23. Register online at www.janesvillewi.gov/register
Course Prerequisites
- Swim front crawl for 25 yards demonstrating rhythmic breathing.
- Swim breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breath, kick, glide sequence.
- Tread water for 1 minute without arms.
- Perform a back float for 30 seconds or swim 25 yards of elementary backstroke or back crawl.
- Swim 10 feet under water.
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Date |
Time |
Location |
Fee |
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July 7-17(M-Th) |
8-10 a.m. |
Rockport Pool |
$150 |
Lifeguard Instructor Certification
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course is designed to train individuals to teach lifeguard training classes. Participants will learn how to effectively teach and evaluate lifeguard skills, including water rescue techniques, CPR, first aid, and other essential safety protocols. The course emphasizes communication, leadership, and effective teaching strategies, preparing candidates to certify and educate future lifeguards. Register online at www.janesvillewi.gov/register.
Prerequisites
- Instructor candidates must be 17 years old on the last day of the instructor course.
- Demonstrate competency in various lifeguard rescue and rescue scenarios assuming the rescuing lifeguard role.
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Location |
Time | Fee |
| March 24-28 | TBD | 9-3pm (1 hour lunch) |
$250 general public $150 if hired as Head Guard at Rockport and Palmer Pool |
