All groups of 10 or more must reserve pool space, in advance, during camp or rental times only. Groups of 10 or more are not permitted in the facilities during regular operating hours, except only at certain locations after advance reservation has been made.

Summer Camps

Summer reservations for groups of 10 or more must be made in advance. All groups must schedule by calling 850-891-2502. To reserve pool space, groups must provide proof of insurance listing the City of Tallahassee as an additional insured.

Trousdell Aquatics Center will only accept camps Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Jack McLean Aquatics Center will only accept camps Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:00 am.

Group Reservations and Birthday Parties

Several City of Tallahassee Pools are available to be rented for private parties in the summer. Party times are only available before or after the normal operating hours, which vary by pool location.

Reservations can be made in person or over the phone. To make your reservation, call or stop by the Trousdell or Jack McLean Aquatic Center during the hours below:

• Trousdell Aquatics Center: Mon-Fri 8:00a-7:00p, Sat/Sun 10:00a-4:00p (298 John Knox Rd, 850-891-4904)
• Jack McLean Aquatics Center: Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00p-6:00p, Sat/Sun 12:00p-4:00p (700 Paul Russell Rd, 850-891-2500)

For All Rentals

• Maximum capacity is 75 people for private parties at Trousdell, Jack McLean and Robinson Trueblood and 40 people for parties at Forestmeadows and semi-private parties at Jack McLean. The maximum capacity includes all guests, even if not swimming.
• The rental fee payment must be made at time of booking. This portion of the total fee holds the date for you. Reservations will not be made without payment of the rental fee.
• The remaining balance (Guard Fee) is due at least 10 days prior to your scheduled event. If payment is not received before the 10-day window, the reservation will be cancelled, and the rental fee is forfeited.
• Cash, Check, or Credit (Visa and Mastercard only) are accepted methods of payment.
• A receipt will be provided to you via email to serve as both a receipt and a confirmation.
• Private party fees cover the "exclusive" use of the rented pool, certified staffing, as well as a few tables and chairs/loungers.
• Semi-private party fees cover shared use of the activity pool, certified staffing, as well as a few tables and chairs/loungers.
• If you will need more than a few tables and chairs, please check with staff to see what is available.
• All lifeguards are American Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, and Administering Emergency Oxygen.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the cancellation policy?

• Parties may be cancelled up to 10 days before your scheduled event without penalty. Cancellations that fall within the 10–day window, will forfeit the rental fee.

What if it rains?

• This is Florida; we experience many "splash and dash" showers. We use a lightning detection service called "SkyGuard". As long as there is no "warning", which happens when lightning is detected within 8 miles of the facility, the party will go as scheduled. Parties will not be cancelled until the start of your scheduled event.
• If staff must cancel your party beforehand due to impending inclement weather, you may reschedule for any open date. Refund requests for full or partial weather cancellations will be approved at the discretion of the Aquatics Director.

Can we (and our guests) stay and enjoy the pools after our party has ended?

• If you have scheduled a morning party, and the pool is scheduled to be open afterwards, yes. However, your party must end at the pre-arranged time, and everyone must exit the facility.
• Staff can stamp the hands for anyone who would like to re-enter when the pool opens to the public.

What can we wear to the pool?

• All patrons attending the party who wish to get in the water must be wearing appropriate bathing attire. Male and female swimmers must wear actual bathing suits. "Basketball style" shorts are allowed. Female suits can be one or two-piece, however, see-through and thong style suits are not permitted. This applies to children as well.
• All children wearing diapers must have a swim diaper. Regular diapers are not permitted in the pool.
• Patrons will be asked not to enter the water if they do not have the proper bathing attire.

What can or can't I bring to my pool party?

• Food and beverages - homemade, catered, etc... are permitted during parties only. However, there is no refrigeration or ice available at the facilities and food and drink are not allowed IN the pool.
• NO GLASS CONTAINERS of any type and no alcoholic beverages are permitted at any City aquatics facility.
• Piñatas that you must strike with a stick/bat are not permitted. Piñatas that have strings to pull are allowed.
• Decorations are allowed, but sand and/or confetti of any type are not permitted.
• Lifejackets are available by request at no charge. "Swimmies", "water wings" or other inflatables are not allowed.
• All General Pool rules are in effect.

Party Rental Fees

All events have a maximum of 75 attendees unless otherwise noted. Rental Fees are due at booking, while Guard Fees are due 10 days prior to the event.

For a complete list of available reservation times, view the below table in a PDF.

Wade Wehunt, Levy and Walker Ford pools are not available for party rentals in 2024

Baptisms

Jack McLean Aquatics Center and Wade Wehunt pool are available for rental for baptisms before or after regular public hours. The fee is $56.00 for a maximum of 50 people. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 850-891-4902.