Pool FAQs

  • Please Note

    The Island Rec Center Pool is the only public lap/training  pool on the Island! In addition, we are home to the Hilton Head High School Seahawks Swim Team, as well as our own swim programs. Please note our pool is mainly used for fitness lap swim. Here are some frequently asked questions about our pool.

  • How is your pool Sanitized?

    Our pool is sanitized by using chlorination puck system. We also use a UV filter when the dome is up for added sanitation. We keep our pool between 1-3 ppm of chlorine as regulated by SC DHEC. All commercial pools in the state of SC have to have at least 1 ppm of chlorine to run. 

  • What is the Water Temperature?

    We aim for a water temperature of 82, but it does fluctuate with air temperatures.

  • Are you Open Year Round?

    Yes! The pool is usually under a dome from November to March. The installation and take down take about a week a piece. For this reason our pool is closed for at least 2 weeks (one week in November and one week in March).

    If the dome has not been installed: pool classes will be canceled if the temperature is below 32 degrees. We use the WeatherBug app to determine the temperature. We have a weather station on-site that uses this technology to get the most accurate number for our facility. Deck heaters will be put out at 45 degrees.

  • Where is the Pool Located?

    Our pool is located right next to the Rec Center, located at 20 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head (on the public school campus).

  • What Are The Specs On Your Pool?

    Our pool is a 8 lane short course pool. It is 25 yards in length.

    Lesson pool is 3.5ft deep

    Shallow end 4ft deep and Deep end is 8ft.

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