Dwight H. Hunter Pool
Capacity: 440 Size: 50 meters
This 50-meter pool is a full-featured aquatics facility that is open year-round. It is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. This pool is home to many area swim teams. It includes short and long course lap lanes, a super-shallow section (1.5ft – 4ft), and two 1-meter and one 3-meter diving boards. This pool features an ADA access ramp, lift, and stairs. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the aqua slide. The splash pad provides lots of watery fun for the littles. You can bring a bag lunch and picnic under our shade structures. Dress and shower in our locker rooms. Our professionally trained staff will ensure that everyone has a great time at the pool.
Pool Amenities
- 50 meter pool
- 21 Short Course Lap Lanes
- 8 Long Course Lap Lanes
- One- and Three-Meter Diving Boards
- Super-shallow area (1.5ft – 4ft)
- Splash Pad
- Access ramp, lift and stairs
- Pavilion
- Picnic tables
- Lounge chairs
- Locker room with showers
- Kick boards and pull buoys on request
- Pool is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer
The Dwight H. Hunter Pool is part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Complex.
Admission Fees Resident Non-Resident
| Adult (18-49) |
$4.50 |
$5.00 |
| Child (3-17) |
$2.50 |
$2.75 |
| Lap Swimmer |
$3.00 |
$3.50 |
| Senior (50+) |
$2.50 |
$2.75 |
| Persons with Disabilities |
$2.50 |
$2.75 |
| Non-swimmer |
$2.50 |
$2.75 |
Prices effective October 1, 2023.
Free to city employees and spouse or registered/certified domestic partner with ID.
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For special events or rentals at the pools, please call the Aquatics Supervisor at (352) 334-5067.
This park pool pays tribute to Dwight H. Hunter, a past City of Gainesville Recreation Director. He was also a school principal and served on the Recreation Advisory Board. He was a dedicated civic leader and he devoted his career to the betterment of the youth in our community.
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Location
1100 NE 14th Street, Gainesville 32601 View Map
29.6618574,-82.3075724
1100 NE 14th Street ,
Gainesville 32601
1100 NE 14th Street ,
Gainesville 32601
Dwight H. Hunter Pool