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1. Are the pools open year round?

All of the Garland Aquatic centers are outdoor facilities.  Operation dates can be found at SwimGarland.

2. Do I need to wear a bathing suit?

Yes, proper swim attire is required.

3. Do the aquatic facilities accept credit cards?

Garland Aquatic Facilities accepts Visa, MasterCard, America Express and Discover.

4. Where is Surf and Swim located?

Surf and Swim is located at 440 W Oates Road in Garland (in Audubon Park), just 1 mile east of I-635 (Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway).  Parking is available at no charge in the designated parking lots at Surf & Swim and Audubon Recreation Center.

5. Do guests that choose not to swim still have to pay admission?

All guests entering Garland Aquatic facilities must pay the admission fee. Guests are allowed to exit and re-enter on the same day.

6. Can I re-enter the park if I leave?

Guests who need to leave the park can receive a hand stamp to return the same day.

7. Can outside tables & chairs or pop-up canopies be brought into the Aquatic facilities?

No, the Aquatic facilities are no longer able to handle any additional outside seating, tables or canopies*.

• Holford & Wynne pools have 2 picnic tables & benches available first come, first serve.
• Bradfield pool has several small picnic tables available first come, first serve.
• Surf & Swim has several picnic tables & chairs available first come, first serve.

*Management has the right to restrict any outside items being brought into the aquatic facilities.

8. Are guests allowed to bring outside coolers into the park?

Guests may bring outside coolers into Garland Aquatic facilities. Commercial food in not permitted ( Example: pizza and fast food). Glass bottles, serving knives and alcohol are prohibited. Coolers will be inspected for these items.  Surf and Swim does not charge for coolers to be brought into the park.

9. Do the aquatic facilities have lifeguards on duty?

Yes, lifeguards who are certified through Jeff Ellis and Associates are always on-duty during operating hours and after-hours events.

10. Do the facilities have life jackets available for use?

Garland Aquatics provide a limited amount of life jackets free of charge at each aquatic facility.

11. Are outside flotation devices allowed in the park?

Outside flotation devices (floaties/rafts/inner-tubes) are prohibited, however U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are welcome.  Clear inner-tubes are provided at Surf and Swim on a first come, first serve basis.

12. What is the aquatic facilities severe weather policy?

If pool operations are interrupted for 60 minutes or more, guests who are in the park can exchange their receipt for a rain check. Management reserves the right to suspend operation and/or close the park. Rain checks will not be given out within the first 60 minutes or within one hour of closing.

13. Do the aquatic facilities have adult to child ratios for groups, camps and day cares?

Yes. Groups, camps and day cares must abide by the following adult to child ratios:

• Age 3 and under: 1 adult for every 1 child
• Age 4-6: 1 adult for every 3 children
• Age 7 and over: 1 adult for every 10 children

14. Is smoking allowed in the park?

Smoking is not allowed inside any Garland Aquatic Facility including electronic cigarettes.