City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Department of Recreation

Bender Pool is an indoor pool, open year-round. The pool is disabled-accessible and is equipped with a hydraulic chair and sloping steps in addition to traditional pool ladders.

The pool also has a slide and a basketball hoop. Bender Pool's locker rooms are equipped with showers, hair dryers, electrical outlets, baby changing tables, and 25-cent coin lockers.

The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department offers swimming lessons for all ages, special swims for youths, as well as water programs for adults and individuals with special needs at Bender Pool. The pool is available to rent for parties and special events during times not scheduled for public use.

Bender Pool will be closed February 16 (Presidents' Day) and April 12 (Easter Sunday).

Open Swims
All ages welcome. No food permitted during this time. Flotation devices are allowed crowd permitting.
(No swim 4/12.)
Fridays: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Sundays: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
$3.25 or season pass

School Break Swims
Open swims for all ages.
Thursday, March 26: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Friday, April 24: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
$3.25 or season pass

Lap Swims
Must be age 15 or over to participate.
(No lap swims 2/16 or 4/12.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:25 PM
Saturdays: 7:00 - 8:15 AM
Sundays: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
$3.25 or season pass

Adult 50+ Swims
Must be age 50 or over to participate.
(No swims 2/16, 3/6, or 4/24.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
$2.75 or season pass

Open Water Exercise (2/13/09 - 5/15/09)
Time reserved for water walking/jogging and exercise. There is no instructor.
(No open exercise 2/16, 3/6, or 4/24.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 1:00 - 1:55 PM
$2.50/class (Season passes are not valid.)

Water Exercise (2/13/09 - 5/15/09)
Drop-in program for adults of any age.
(No water exercise 2/16.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9:00 - 9:55 AM
Mondays, Wednesdays: 5:30 - 6:25 PM
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 9:00 - 9:55 AM
$3.50/class or punch (Punch pass cards may be purchased at Bender Pool or the Ambroz Center.)

Aquatherapy (2/13/09 - 5/15/09)
Program for individuals with any type of physical disability or for independent exercise.
(No aquatherapy 2/16.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 10:00 - 10:55 AM
$2.50/class (Season passes are not valid.)

Bender Pool will be closed May 25 (Memorial Day) and July 4.

Lap Swim
Must be age 15 or over to participate.
(No lap swim 5/25.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
$3.50 or season pass

Adult 50+ Swim
Must be age 50 or over to participate.
(No swim 5/25.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
$3.00 or season pass

Open Water Exercise (5/18/09-9/4/09)
Time reserved for water walking/jogging and exercise. There is no instructor.
(No open exercise 5/25.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 1:00 - 1:55 PM
$2.75/class (Season passes are not valid.)

Water Exercise
Drop-in program for adults of any age.
(No water exercise 5/25.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9:00 - 9:55 AM (5/18/09-9/4/09)
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 7:45 - 8:40 AM (5/19/09-8/13/09)
$3.50/class or punch (Punch pass cards may be purchased at Bender Pool or the Ambroz Center.)

Aquatherapy (5/18/09-9/4/09)
Program for individuals with any type of physical disability or for independent exercise.
(No aquatherapy 5/25.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 10:00 - 10:55 AM
$2.75/class (Season passes are not valid.)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday (August 17-September 4)
9:00-9:55 AM              Water Exercise
10:00-10:55 AM           Aquatherapy
11:00 AM-12:45 PM      Lap Swim
1:00-1:55 PM               Open Exercise
2:00-3:30 PM               Adult 50+ Swim
5:30-6:25 PM               Water Exercise (Monday & Wednesday only)
6:30-8:00 PM               Lap Swim (Monday & Wednesday only)

Tuesday, Thursday (August 18-September 3)
9:00-9:55 AM Water Exercise

The pool is available to rent for parties and special events during times not scheduled for public use by calling the Ambroz Center at (319) 286-5731. Rental times per hour during the school year are Friday after 8:15 PM, Saturday after 12:45 PM, and Sunday after 4:15 PM. Summer rental times (May 30 - August 9) are Friday from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Food is permitted and lifeguards are included in the fee.

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the requested date. Payment must be received at this time.