North County Aquatic Center Activity Pool

Indian River County lists North County Aquatic Center in Sebastian as a public aquatic facility with three main water areas: a competition pool, a diving well and an activity pool. The county says the activity pool includes slides, bubbles and a water play structure, with zero-depth entry designed to accommodate all ages and abilities. The center is located off County Road 512 about 2 miles east of Interstate 95, according to the county’s parks and recreation page. Visitors are also told to expect schedule changes tied to holidays, weather and other events. The county’s current posted hours show the main facility open year-round on a split weekly schedule. The activity pool operates on a more limited seasonal calendar, with longer summer hours now in effect. That makes the center part lap-swim venue and part family recreation site, depending on the day and pool area a visitor plans to use. ### What is at the facility besides the children’s activity area? North County Aquatic Center says the site includes an 18-lane, 25-yard competition pool that is handicap accessible. The county also lists a diving well with one-meter and three-meter diving boards. The activity pool is the family-focused section highlighted on the county page. Indian River County says that pool has slides, bubbles and a water play structure, and that its zero-depth entry is intended to serve swimmers of different ages and abilities. ### What are the posted hours right now? Indian River County lists the main facility hours as 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The county says the children’s activity pool runs on a separate seasonal schedule. From June 1 through August 14, the posted activity-pool hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The county also posts specific holiday or closure notices on the same page. Current notices list July 3 hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 7 holiday hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while adding that closures are subject to change. ### How much does daily admission cost? Indian River County lists daily admission by age. Children ages 0 to 2 are admitted free, ages 3 to 12 pay $5.00 plus tax, ages 13 to 54 pay $6.43 plus tax, and visitors 55 and older pay $3.00 plus tax. The county says the 3-to-12 rate drops to $3.00 when the children’s or activity pool is not available. The center also sells aquatic passes that can be used at both North County and Gifford Aquatic Centers, with prices listed at $17.50 plus tax for one month, $35 plus tax for three months, and $140 plus tax for an annual pass. ### Why do visitors need to confirm hours before going? Indian River County says inclement weather can trigger temporary closures. The county’s posted policy says staff use several resources to assess storm risk, including the Thor Guard lightning prediction and warning system. The county says the pool closes when the warning horn sounds and remains closed until an all-clear is given and staff complete a safety check. Heavy rain can also shut the pool if lifeguards cannot see the bottom, according to the county page. A Macaroni KID Vero Beach event listing for the activity pool also tells families to confirm hours before visiting because schedules can change due to holidays, weather and swim meets. The county’s own page similarly says closures are subject to change. ### Where can families check before they leave home? Indian River County posts hours, admission rates, seasonal activity-pool schedules and closure notices on the North County Aquatic Center pages of its parks and recreation website. The facility is listed at 9450 County Road 512 in Sebastian. The county’s current summer schedule says activity-pool hours run through Aug. 14, with additional holiday adjustments already posted for July 3 and Sept. 7. Visitors planning a trip can check the county site for updates before arrival and compare the posted rates with aquatic-pass options.