The Scott Rakow Youth Center has a six lane lap swimming pool that is aerated in the summer and heated in the winter to maintain an 82 degree temperature year round. It is home to the Miami Beach Seahawks swim team as well as a variety of learn to swim classes. Lap swimming is also available and locker rooms are conveniently located.

LEARN TO SWIM - Weekday Classes
Summer Session
- June 2, 2025 - August 31, 2025
- Registration Dates: May 6 (res.), May 20 (non-res.); Online @ 10 AM
- No Classes: June 19, 2025
Class Schedule | Age | Days | Times | Res/Non.Res |
Infant / Toddler* | 6 mo. – 2 yrs. | Mon. & Wed. | 3 PM – 3:30 PM | $69 / $118 |
Pre-School* | 3 – 4 years | Mon. & Wed. | 3:30 PM – 4 PM | $69 / $118 |
Level 1 | 5 – 12 years | Tue. & Thu. | 4 PM – 4:30 PM | $69 / $118 |
Level 2 | 5 – 12 years | Tue. & Thu. | 4:30 PM – 5 PM | $69 / $118 |
Level 3 | 5 – 12 years | Mon., Wed., Fri. | 4 PM – 4:30 PM | $74 / $133 |
Level 4 | 5 – 12 years | Mon., Wed., Fri. | 4:30 PM – 5 PM | $74 / $133 |
*Parent Required
Class Schedule | Age | Days | Times | Res/Non.Res |
Infant / Toddler* | 6 mo. – 2 yrs. | Sat. & Sun. | 12 PM – 12:30 PM | $69 / $118 |
Pre-School* | 3 – 4 years | Sat. & Sun. | 12 PM – 12:30 PM | $69 / $118 |
Level 1 | 5 – 12 years | Sat. & Sun. | 12:30 PM – 1 PM | $69 / $118 |
Level 2 | 5 – 12 years | Sat. & Sun. | 12:30 PM – 1 PM | $69 / $118 |
Level 3 | 5 – 12 years | Sat. & Sun. | 1 PM – 1:30 PM | $69 / $118 |
Level 4 | 5 – 12 years | Sat. & Sun. | 1 PM – 1:30 PM | $69 / $118 |
*Parent Required
Participants interested in the learn to swim lessons must visit the pool office and be evaluated by the pool guards for placement prior to registration.
Walk-in swim tests are available Monday – Friday from 3 PM – 5 PM. You MUST have a current RecTrac account to register.
Proof of residency is required for everyone setting up a new account on RecTrac. Two proofs are required: current lease, property tax statement showing your homestead exemption or approved exemption application, valid Florida drivers license with address, valid picture ID with address, voter’s card or current utility bill with service address . Children’s Birth certificates are also required. No make-up classes.
AQUAFIT WATER SAFETY PROGRAM
6 months - 2 years old
Water Safety Program Classes

FENIX SWIM CLUB
Swim Team
For general swim team information (location, tryouts, registration, etc.), click here >
For swim groups offered, schedule and pricing, click here >
Scott Rakow Youth Center Pool – 2700 Sheridan Avenue
For more information, call 305.673.7767.
Hours of Operation
Regular Hours
Lap Swim:
Monday – Friday, 6AM – 2PM
Saturday - Sunday, 6AM – 12PM
Swim Programming (closed to public): 2PM – 8PM
Summer Hours
Lap Swim:
Monday – Friday, 6AM – 8:30AM
Saturday - Sunday, 6AM – 12PM
Holiday Hours
Holiday | Date | Hours |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15 | 6 AM – 2 PM |
President’s Day | February 19 | 6 AM – 2 PM |
Memorial Day | May 27 | 6 AM – 2 PM |
Juneteenth | June 19 | 6 AM – 2 PM |
Independence Day | July 4 | 6 AM – 2 PM |
Labor Day | September 2 | 6 AM – 2 PM |
Veteran’s Day | November 11 | 6 AM – 12 PM |
Thanksgiving Day | November 28 | 6 AM – 2 PM |
Thanksgiving (day after) | November 29 | 6 AM – 2 PM |
Christmas Eve | December 24 | 6 AM – 12 PM |
Christmas Day | December 25 | 6 AM – 9:30 AM |
New Year’s Eve | December 31 | 6 AM – 12 PM |
New Year’s Day | January 1 | 6 AM – 2 PM |