The 2022 season starts on Saturday, May 28th!

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.

Pool Hours

OPEN SWIM

Monday - Thursday | 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Friday & Saturday | 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunday | 12:00pm - 5:00pm

LAP SWIM

Monday - Friday | 5:30am - 7:00pm

Saturday | 7:00am - 7:00pm

Sunday | 12:00pm - 5:00pm

*Lanes available for lap swim will vary throughout the day.

DAILY ADMISSION INFORMATION

Under 18 | $2.00

Adult | $3.00

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