Classes, Lessons & Programs

Limited lanes are available. During high demand, lanes must be shared and/or swim times reduced to 30 minutes per person.

Friday, June 12 - Friday, July 31, 2026

Saturday, August 1 - Sunday, August 23, 2026

Limited Lanes

• Saturday, August 1
• Saturday, August 15

No Lap Swim  

• Saturday, June 20
• Saturday, July 11 
• Saturday, July 25

Tot Time is an easy, quieter time for a parent or guardian to come with, ideally, one or two children aged 10 years and younger to enjoy the zero-depth area with water features, catch pool and shallow end. An adult must be present for the duration and within arm's reach of their children at all times. Slides are not available. Access to Tot Time allows you same-day entrance to Recreation Open Swim with a handstamp.

No Tot Time

• Saturday, June 20
• Saturday, July 11 
• Saturday, July 25
• Saturday, August 1
• Saturday, August 15

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Candidates must apply and be hired before the start of the class and must be at least 15 years old on or before the last day of class.

• Saturday, April 4 - Monday, April 6
  • 8:00am – 6:00pm daily
• Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 10
  • 8:00am – 6:00pm daily
• Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31
  • Friday, May 29: 5:00 - 9:00pm
  • Saturday, May 30: 8:30am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday, May 31: 8:30am - 6:00pm 

The Goodman Waves, Madison's only public swim & dive team, is one of the 13 teams that competes in the All-City Swim and Dive League, a recreational summer swim & dive league that has been in Madison for over 50 years.

2026 Meets at Goodman Pool

• Friday, June 12: Dive Meet, 3:00 - 7:00pm
• Saturday, June 20: Swim Meet, 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Tuesday, June 23: Dive Meet, 3:00 - 6:00pm
• Tuesday, July 7; Dive Meet, 3:00 - 6:00pm
• Saturday, July 11; Swim Meet, 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Saturday, July 25; Swim Meet, 8:00am - 12:00pm

See Goodman Waves for more information.