Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Not only does learning to swim allow for you to be safe in and around the water it also has many other added benefits. Learning to swim provides a lifelong skill that can provide fitness opportunities, improve your health, provide strength and coordination, and provide confidence in the water and motivation to continue to improve skill proficiencies.
We now use a lottery system to place swimmers into lesson spots. Enter during the open period, and we will email results after the drawing. Learn what to expect before you submit your entry.
See how the lottery works
See current list of outdoor swimming lessons
SWIMMING LESSONS ARE NOT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER:
If there is rain, cold, or thunder, skills and learning may be practiced on land.
2026 Outdoor Summer Session 1 - Frank Olson & Terrace Park
Sign Up Opens: Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m.
Sign Up Closes: Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m.
Lessons: Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 29
2026 Outdoor Summer Session 2 - Kuehn & Laurel Oak
Sign Up Opens: Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
Sign Up Closes: Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m.
Lessons: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 17
2026 Outdoor Summer Session 2 - Frank Olson & Terrace Park
Sign Up Opens: Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m.
Sign Up Closes: Tuesday, July 14 at 6 p.m.
Lessons: Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 31
Indoor swimming lessons are available at Midco Aquatic Center and the Westside Recreation Center. Contact us for details!
Which swimming lesson level should your child take? Learn more about all of our swimming lesson options on the swimming lessons levels page.
See Swimming Lessons Levels
Lifeguard helping child learn how to swim
Swim instructor with children
Student floating in pool
Kids watching instructor poolside
Swim instructor with child
Women helping child learn to swim
American Red Cross LEARN-TO-SWIM Program Instruction
Need more information on our upcoming outdoor summer swim lessons? Follow this link and get all the details on what we offer, how to register, and what it costs.
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Pre-School & Toddler (1-Week Classes) - $15
Levels 1-6 (2-Week Classes) - $20
More Information on Outdoor Lessons