Safety Around Water

Safety around water is central to our Y. Every year, too many preventable water accidents and drownings occur, so the Y is doing its part to help educate and teach Skagitonians of all ages how to be safe around any type of water, not just our pool.

Swim For Life

Learning to swim is an essential skill for all ages. As the largest provider of swim lessons in the country, the Y helps people gain the comfort and confidence to enjoy swimming as a lifelong activity.

Community Safety Courses

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide Community Safety courses at the Y, including Lifeguarding, First Aid/CPR, and Babysitters Training.

Swim Team

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA Aquatics team (SVYA) is a year-round dual YMCA/USA competitive swim team. We offer high quality coaching and technical instruction based on the swimmers age and ability.

Pool Announcements

Busy Pool: Summer 2023 Summer is here, which means the Aquatics Center may be busier than normal at certain times and days of the week, especially once camps start using the pool. Please be aware that you may have to wait to use the pool on occasion if the lifeguard to swimmer ratio reaches capacity. Safety is our priority!

Hot Tub Rules

Pool Rules

Pool Map

McIntyre Aquatics Center: Fast Facts

The McIntyre Aquatic Center includes:

Lap Pool (81º F)
- 6 lap lanes x 25 yards
The Hilde Family Recreation Pool (85º F)
- Teaching Pool (3 lanes x 17.8 yds)
- Splashpad
- Lazy River
Hot Tub (102º F)
Steam Rooms
- East: 112º F
- West: 105º F

All pools are chlorine and UV sanitized

Aquatics/Safety