River Road Park & Recreation District
Recreation. Enrichment. Community.
Registration Information
In District Residents
MAIN OFFICE walk-in registration at 12:30p.
Phone-in registration at 1:30p.
541-688-4052
Session 2 2/23 F
Out-of-District Residents
MAIN OFFICE walk-in registration at 2:30p.
Phone-in registration at 3:30p.
541-688-4052
Session 2 2/23 F
Session Dates and Fees
Weekday Sessions (Evenings) 4 week/8 classes
Session 1 4/2-4/26 TuTh $40 ID/$52 OD
Session 2 4/29-5/23 TuTh $40 ID/$52 OD
Registration Information
In-District Residents
MAIN OFFICE walk-in registration begins at 12:30p.
Phone-in registration begins at 1:30p. 541-688-4052
Session 1 3/22 F
Session 2 4/26 F
Out-of-District Residents
MAIN OFFICE walk-in registration begins at 2:30p.
Phone-in registration begins at 3:30p. 541-688-4052
Session 1 3/22 F
Session 2 4/26 F
Program Information
Tentative class offerings are identified below for Session 1. Class offerings for all other sessions will be finalized based on need and demand. If classes do not meet minimum enrollment, they may be cancelled. Please see below for registration information. NOTE: On occasion, each level could be combined with another level of similar skills. **Please be considerate! If your child does not attend school due to illness, they should not attend lessons.
Infants/Toddlers
Penguin
(Age 6-26 months) Designed to teach parents methods of working with their child in the water and developing water safety skills. Both parents may accompany their child.
Polar Bear
(Age 27 months-4 years) Will prepare you and your child for their first independent water experience. Parents will work with the instructor to develop water safety and peer interaction skills. Parent/s participation required.
3 YEAR OLDS
Tadpole
Designed to be a 3 year old’s first independent water experience. Child must be able to get into the pool without parent. For 3-year-olds not yet independent, please enroll in our Infant/Toddler program.
Guppy
Prerequisites: Listening and following directions; water enjoyment and participation in class; climbing in and out of the pool; putting face in water; clearing water from face and eyes; putting head underwater and holding breath or blowing bubbles, 3 seconds; assisted front float; assisted back float.
4-5 YEAR OLDS
Shrimp
A class designed for a 4-5 year old’s first water experience. Child must be able to get into the pool without parent present. For 4-year-olds not yet independent, please enroll in the Polar Bears program.
Clam
Prerequisites: Listening and following directions; water enjoyment and participation in class; climbing in and out of the pool; putting head under water and holding breath, 5 seconds; bobbing with rhythmic inhalation and exhalation; independent front float, 5 seconds; front glide, 4 feet; front glide with flutter kick, 6 feet; beginning front crawl, 8 feet: independent front float, rolling over to assisted back float; assisted back float; jump into shallow water, return to starting point.
6+ YEAR OLDS
Angelfish
Prerequisites: A class designed for the first time student 6 years of age and older. Must be comfortable enough to enter water with minimal assistance. If your child is hesitant or fearful of the water, please notify the registrar.
Bass
Prerequisites: Independent front float, 8 seconds; front glide, 8 feet; front glide with flutter kick, 10 feet; beginning front crawl, 12 feet; roll over from front glide onto back and then back onto stomach; independent back float, 10 seconds, with recovery; back glide with flutter kick, 5 feet; elementary backstroke with flutter kick, 10 feet.
Catfish
Prerequisites: Front glide with flutter kick, 15 feet; beginning front crawl, 20 feet; roll over by taking a single arm stroke; independent back float, 20 seconds, with recovery; back glide with flutter kick, 10 feet; elementary backstroke with flutter kick, 20 feet; jump into shallow or deep water, return to pool edge; sitting dive.
Trout
Prerequisites: Front crawl with side breathing, 15 yards; independent back float, 30 seconds; back crawl, 8 yards; elementary backstroke with flutter kick, 25 yards; jump off diving board, swim to pool edge; treading water, 20 seconds; underwater swim, 6 feet.
Salmon
Prerequisites: Front crawl with side breathing, 25 yards; back crawl, 25 yards; elementary backstroke with whip kick, 15 yards; treading water, 30 seconds; underwater swimming, 10 feet.
Middle School
Designed for students 11 years of age and older, this class will teach beginning front crawl, elementary backstroke with flutter kick, and water safety. This class will also introduce the student to deep water. Please contact Margaret at 541-461-7777 or margaretm@rrpark.org for class information.
Adult Lessons
Designed for students over 18 years of age, this class will teach beginning front crawl, elementary backstroke with flutter kick, and water safety. This class will also introduce the student to deep water. Please contact Margaret at 541-461-7777 or margaretm@rrpark.org for class information.
We are pleased to announce that our program is officially part of the USA Swimming swim lesson provider network!
Park Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Main Office
1400 Lake Dr.
Eugene, OR 97404
info@rrpark.org
M-F 8a-5p
Pool
1400 Lake Dr.
Eugene, OR 97404
541-461-7777
M-F 5a-9p
Sa 6a-3p
Fitness Center
1400 Lake Dr.
M-F 5a-9p
Sa 6a-3p
Gymnastics
30043 Leghorn Rd.
(Prairie Road & Leghorn)
Eugene, OR 97402
M-F 9a-12p and 1p-6p
Sat. 8:30a-12:30p
River Road Annex
1055 River Road