Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

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Welcome to the Melvin Ford Aquatic Center!

The Melvin Ford Aquatic Center provides something for people of all ages and swimming abilities. The 50-meter competition pool ranges from 3-8 feet deep and is great for recreational and lap swimming. For younger children, a one foot deep wading pool, featuring a rain drop fountain, is located on deck. For the more adventurous, the Aquatic Center has a diving well 13 feet in depth equipped with two, one meter spring diving boards.

Kicking off Summer 2023

Saturday, May 27th 


DAILY ADMISSION INFORMATION

Under 18 | $2.00

Adult | $3.00

Admission to Melvin Ford Aquatic Center is included in your Bentonville Community Center membership.

Melvin Ford Aquatics Center

Summer 2023 Change of Hours

Tuesday, May 30th

No morning Lap Swim - Opening at 3:00pm - Wal-Mart Triathlon

Friday, June 9th - Sunday, June 11th

Closed for Sharks Memorial Classic

Saturday, June 17th

No morning Lap Swim - Opening at 12:00pm - Barracudas Swim Meet

Friday, July 14th and Saturday, July 15th

Closed for Sharks JamFest

Saturday, July 22nd

No morning Lap Swim - Opening at 12:00pm - Barracudas Swim Meet

Friday, September 1st - Sunday, September 3rd

Closed for TriFest