EPRA’s Mission

For over half a century, Elm Park Pool has remained a cherished cornerstone of our community. Our enduring mission is to offer a diverse range of recreational, water safety, and educational services that promote not only health and well-being but also an active lifestyle. We firmly believe that mastering the art of swimming is a vital part of this mission because swimming saves lives.

At Elm Park, we cater to the needs of every age group, from infants to seniors, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as those with varying abilities. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to inclusion, ensuring that our pool remains accessible to all, regardless of income levels. We are proud to keep our registration fees as low as possible, making Elm Park affordable

for everyone.

Our membership includes comprehensive swimming, diving, artistic swimming, and water polo lessons, along with opportunities for competitive team enrollment. Furthermore, Elm Park Pool takes pride in delivering a wide spectrum of programs. This includes leadership programs for tweens and teens, Aqua fitness and yoga classes, tailored programs for adults, seniors, and individuals with special needs, and free babysitting during designated parent programs.

But that’s not all. Elm Park Pool thrives on offering an array of age-specific activities and events, creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Our roster of activities is extensive, encompassing free swims, swim lessons for all ages (including those with special needs), competitive teams in swimming, diving, artistic swimming, and water polo, yoga, Aquafit, Masters, Parents & Tots, Lifesaving classes (bronze medallion, bronze cross), Leaders and Junior Leaders programs, activities tailored for Seniors, family BBQs, and educational classes on topics like conserving butterflies. We also host special events for children, teens, adults, and seniors, from Halloween in July, Olympic day, Teddy Bear dance, Lip Synch, movie nights, to breakfast with Santa and the Winter Carnival.

In summary, Elm Park Pool is committed to serving infants, children, adults, and seniors, regardless of their abilities or cultural backgrounds. Our mission is rooted in the belief that swimming proficiency is not just a skill but a lifesaving essential, and we're proud to offer a wide array of programs and events to bring our community together in a fun and safe environment.