Aquatics
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is proud to offer a luxury aquatics facility with 2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, and one water park splash pad to our members and community.
![The heated indoor training pool at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.](https://www.jccotp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230615-JCC-207-1520x651.webp)
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Pool Schedules
Reservations are no longer required. Please see the schedules below for pool opening times.
Aquatic Offerings
Aquatics Facilities
Our beautiful indoor aquatic facility includes:
- A six-lane, 25-meter indoor pool heated to between 81°-84° degrees. With a depth of 4′ – 12′.
- An indoor training-sized pool heated to 90°. Featuring both shallow water, depth of 2′-3′ side.
Our seasonal outdoor facilities include:
- A five-lane, newly renovated, 25-meter outdoor pool with a diving board.
- An outdoor intermediate and baby pool.
- An intermediate pool, for our camp program, equipped with shallow water, water slide for kids.
- As well as a splash pad water park!
*All outdoor pools are heated to accommodate early morning lap swim.
*Each pool has an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard on duty at all times.
![Man doing the breaststroke in the pool.](https://www.jccotp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/breast-stroke-410x232.jpg)
![Child and swim instructor during a swim lesson.](https://www.jccotp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/kid-swim-lesson-410x232.jpg)
![Two kids playing on a water playground.](https://www.jccotp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/kids-playing-water-park-410x232.jpg)
![Indoor pool facility.](https://www.jccotp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pools-410x232.jpg)
![Senior woman in the pool.](https://www.jccotp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/senior-pool-410x232.jpg)
![Woman swimming underwater.](https://www.jccotp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/underwater-swimming-410x232.jpg)
Lane-Sharing Etiquette
There are ways to share a lane while lap swimming efficiently and safely:
Split the lane (2 people)
• One person swims on the right side of the lane down and back.
• Second person swims on the left side of the lane down and back.
Circle Swimming (3 or more people)
• The fastest swimmer will swim down the pool on the right side of the lane and back on the left side of the lane (counterclockwise direction).
• Swimmers will follow in line based on their swim speed.
Passing
• If the person behind you touches your toes while you are swimming, that is an indication that they are wanting to pass you.
• To do this, you can swim to the left side of the lane until you are safely in front of the other swimmer (Just like passing someone on the road while driving).
• The other way would be to stop at the wall and allow the person behind you to continue swimming, and then follow behind them.
• Lifeguards are there to assist swimmers and will address concerns about lane sharing. Please be considerate to your fellow swimmers while enjoying the pool.
FAQs
Health and Safety Measures
POOL & WATER SAFETY RULES
• Obey the instructions of aquatic staff at all times.
• Adult supervision is required in the water for all non-swimmers.
• Children six (6) & under must be accompanied by an adult & within arm’s reach
at all times. The only exception are children participating in aquatics programs.
• Children who are not toilet trained must wear special swim diapers under
their bathing suits. Disposable diapers are not permitted.
• Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices, such as life vests, are permitted.
Toys permitted at the discretion of the aquatics staff to ensure a safe environment.
• Only proper swim attire allowed. No street clothes allowed.
• Swimmers are required to wear swim caps regardless of hair length; except
for individuals with special needs, who are bald, or are under 2 years of age.
• Children ten (10) & under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Shower & remove band-aids before entering water.
POOL DECK RULES
• No street shoes permitted on the deck.
• No food or eating is permitted anywhere on the deck.
• Only water in plastic containers is permitted on the deck.
• No bags, street clothes or strollers allowed on deck (please use day lockers).
• Only aquatics staff & JCC program staff are allowed on main deck. All others must use observation deck upstairs or benches next to training pool.
• Only authorized JCC aquatics instructors & coaches may provide swim instruction.
LAP LANE ETIQUETTE
• Be courteous to and considerate of fellow swimmers.
• Try to swim in the same lane as someone of comparable speed.
• Do not swim on your back with two or more people in the lane.
• Adult lap swim is open to members ages fourteen (14) & up.
• When entering an active lane, inform fellow swimmers.
• Circular swim pathway required for three or more people in a lane.
• Do not dive into lap lanes.
Are swim caps required?
All swimmers must wear swim caps when swimming indoors unless bald or under the age of 2.