The Whitesboro Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has announced plans for the 2026 Community Swimming Pool Programs. The pool will open to the public for its 46th annual Splash Day on Saturday, May 23. On that day everyone will be admitted to the pool for free! Hours of operation on Splash Day will be 1-6 p.m.
The normal hours of operation will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1–6 p.m.; Wednesday, 2–6 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m. On Tuesday evenings the pool is open to families from 6–8 p.m.
The pool is located at 400 Wilson Street next to the Whitesboro Community Center. The phone number for the pool during the swim season is 903-564-3039.
Admissions fees are as follows: Children ages 2 and younger—free; ages 3 and older--$3. Season passes are available. An individual pass is $75 for Whitesboro residents and $100 for non-residents; a family pass for a family of four is $150 for Whitesboro residents and $200 for a family that lives outside the Whitesboro city limits. Additional family members may be added for $10 per person. (Family members must live in the same household.) Residency may be established by providing a copy of a recent utility bill.
Swim lessons are available at a cost of $50 per two-week session. Children must be 4 years old to take group swim lessons. Private swim lessons are available; check with the pool office after May 26 for details. The PARD will began registering students for group swim lessons on May 1. The schedule for public lessons is as follows:
SESSION 1 June 8-18
9-9:45 a.m.: Level 1, Level 3, Level 4
10-10:45 a.m.: Level 1, Level 2, Level 5
11-11:45 a.m.: Pre-school, Level 2, Level 3
5:30-6:15 a.m.: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4
SESSION 2 June 22-July 2
9-9:45 a.m.: Pre-school, Level 2, Level 4
10-10:45 a.m.: Level 1, Level 3, Level 6
11-11:45 a.m.: Pre-school, Level 2, Level 3
SESSION 3 July 6-16
9-9:45 a.m.: Level 1, Level 2/3, Level 5
10-10:45 a.m.: Pre-school, Level 2, Level 3/4
11-11:45 a.m.: Level 1, Level 3, Level 4
SESSION 4 July 20-30
9-9:45 a.m.: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3/4
10-10:45 a.m.: Pre-school, Level 3, Level 5/6
11-11:45 a.m.: Level 2, Level 4, Parent & Child
The pool schedule includes a variety of special activities with something for everyone!
Tuesday Family Swim is an opportunity for families only to swim from 6-8 p.m. Regular fees apply.
Water Aerobics classes are $4 per person per class or $40 per month. The Ladies’ Shallow Water Class will meet on Mon./Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.; the Co-ed Deep Water Class will meet on Mon./Thurs., 7:30-8:30 p.m.; and the Morning Class will meet on Mon./Wed./Fri., 7:45-8:45 a.m. Classes will begin on June 1.
Lap swimming is available for swimmers 13 years and older who wish to swim for exercise from 12-12:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The cost is $3 and begins on June 1.
Tiny Tot Swim Time will be held on Thursdays from 12-12:50 p.m. This is a time for preschoolers and moms to use the pool. The normal fees will apply. This program begins on June 4.
Ladies’ Day will be on Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m., beginning June 3. This will be a time for ladies only, ages 18 and older. Cost is $3.
Father’s Day will be special at the Whitesboro Swimming Pool, as dads will be admitted for free when accompanied by their child. This will be on Sunday, June 15.
There will be a Back to School Beach Bash for Middle School students going into grades 6, 7 or 8 only. This Hawaiian-themed pool party for them will include music, swimming, games, snacks and fun for $3 per person. The Mixer is planned for Friday, Aug. 7 from 6-8 p.m.
Several new programs are also being planned for the 2026 summer.
Lap Swim 101 will be held on June 1 at noon. This class will include the basics of swim strokes, gear, lap etiquette and training tips. There is no fee for the class, other than the admission fee for lap swim.
Wave Club is an opportunity to join the lap swim community. Members can share workouts, compete and track progress. They can earn prizes while exercising.
Drop-In Drills is a free hour of specific swim skill instruction for children ages 4 years and older. Registration will be required for each of the two sessions on Saturdays, June 6 and 13 from 12-1 p.m. Skills include bobbing, floating, front crawl, breaststroke and treading water. Participation will be limited, and registration will be available through the online platform, Whitesboro.recdesk.com.
Sensory Splash is an opportunity for neurodivergent individuals to enjoy the pool for an hour of fun. These special times set aside for Sensory Splash will be 11 a.m.-noon on the following Fridays: June 5, June 19, July 10, July 24. Normal fees apply, and a guardian must remain on the pool grounds with participants.
Picnic at the Pool will be held on two Tuesday Family Swim Nights. Sonic will co-sponsor these two special events for brown bag dinner on the deck on June 14 and July 21.
The pool is available for rentals on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Sundays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $200 for residents and $250 for non-residents. This fee is for fewer than 65 swimmers; additional fees will apply for more than 65 swimmers. The rental fee includes lifeguards. Reservations may be made online at Whitesboro.recdesk.com on or after May 1. Payment is required in full to book a rental.
No regular diapers are allowed in the pool—only “Little Swimmers.” Private swim lessons are available. Please see pool office for details after May 26 or check the Swimming Pool page of the department’s website for a QR code to sign up.
Ten minutes each hour of public swim is set aside for a safety break for ages 15 and under. Children under 8 MUST be accompanied by an adult within arms’ reach at all times who will watch and be responsible for the child.
Information regarding all of the PARD’s programs is available by visiting the website at www.whitesboro.org/pard. Those interested may also call the PARD offices at 903-564-5964.