PRCA News

Lifeguards representing the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) competed in the statewide Annual Lifeguard Challenge presented by the Florida Aquatics Council, in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The competition was held Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Oviedo Aquatics Complex in Oviedo, Florida, and lifeguard teams from aquatic facilities all over Florida attended the competition to compete for the title of best lifeguards in the state!

There was a fecal incident at H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside) Pool on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015.  Following Centers for Disease Control requirements, the pool will be super-chlorinated and remain closed until 6 a.m. the on Thursday, Sept. 17. Because of the contamination, staff will not be able to change the lap lanes to long course for the morning swim, so the lanes will remain short course for the morning lap swim session. We apologize for any inconvenience. Dwight H. Hunter (Northeast) and Andrew R. Mickle Sr. Pools will be open for regular hours.

UPDATE 8/4/2015: H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside) Pool is now open! Thank you for your patience!

We suspect a possible recent lightning strike may have caused some damage. Search #GNVPools for updates. Update: The slide at Westside Pool will remain closed for the remainder of the week as we repair the pump, due to a suspected lightning strike nearby on Sunday, July 5, 2015, afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to have the slide back in operation as quickly as possible.

A splash in the pool during the warm summer months is a welcome relief for many Gainesville residents. All three municipal pools have been experiencing high attendance and aquatics staff of the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) would like to offer a few helpful tips to make pool time a safe and fun experience for all.

The women’s locker room at Dwight H. Hunter (Northeast) Pool, located at 1100 NE 14th Street, will be closed from Monday, April 27, through Wednesday, April 29, for improvements to the showers. Female patrons will have access to the bathrooms and showers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center, located next door to the pool. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Over the days of February 18-20, cold and freezing weather can affect park and facility operations. Please be advised when visiting a park or Dwight H. Hunter Pool (Northeast) pool.

Over the weekend of February 13–16, cold and freezing weather can affect park and facility operations. Please be advised when visiting a park or Dwight H. Hunter Pool (Northeast) pool.

The University of Florida Women’s Water Polo Club hosting their tournament at Dwight H. Hunter (Northeast) Pool on Nov. 8–9, 2014  The pool will be closed for public swimming during the tournament. However, the public is welcome to spectate. We apologize for any inconveniece to patrons.

Join the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department for a Drool and Ghoul Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Pool Party Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12-2 p.m. This annual event is open to well-behaved dogs at the H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside) Pool, which is located at 1001 NW 31st Dr. The pool and splash pad will be open to dogs, and there will be a costume contest, photos with your pet(s) and great local pet-business vendors and free dog baths!