Scott Rakow Pool

No water aerobics or swim lessons Thanksgiving Break (Nov.24-28) or Winter Break (Dec. 22-Jan. 2)

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.

Scott Rakow Pool
2700 Sheridan Jefferson Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33140
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Hours of Operation
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LEARN TO SWIM - Weekday Classes

Winter Session

December 6, 2025 - March 1,2026
Registration Dates: November 4 (res.), November 18 (non-res.); Online @ 10 AM
No Classes: December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026 and January 19 & February 16, 2026.

Weekday Class Schedule (Mon.-Fri.)

Class Schedule	Age	Days	Times	Res/Non.Res
Infant / Toddler*	6 mo. – 2 yrs.	Mon. & Wed.	3 PM – 3:30 PM	$214 / $387
Pre-School*	3 – 4 years	Mon. & Wed.	3:30 PM – 4 PM	$214 / $387
Level 1	5 – 12 years	Tue. & Thu.	4 PM – 4:30 PM	$214 / $387
Level 2	5 – 12 years	Tue. & Thu.	4:30 PM – 5 PM	$214 / $387
Level 3	5 – 12 years	Mon., Wed., Fri.	4 PM – 4:30 PM	$228 / $433
Level 4	5 – 12 years	Mon., Wed., Fri.	4:30 PM – 5 PM	$228 / $433

*Parent Required

Weekend Class Schedule (Sat.-Sun.)

Class Schedule	Age	Days	Times	Res/Non.Res
Infant / Toddler*	6 mo. – 2 yrs.	Sat. & Sun.	12 PM – 12:30 PM	$214 / $387
Pre-School*	3 – 4 years	Sat. & Sun.	12 PM – 12:30 PM	$214 / $387
Level 1	5 – 12 years	Sat. & Sun.	12:30 PM – 1 PM	$214 / $387
Level 2	5 – 12 years	Sat. & Sun.	12:30 PM – 1 PM	$214 / $387
Level 3/4	5 – 12 years	Sat. & Sun.	1 PM – 1:30 PM	$214 / $387
Teen / Adult	13+ years	Sat. & Sun.	1 PM – 1:30 PM	$214 / $387

*Parent Required

SRYC Aquatics Registration Requirements

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.

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FENIX SWIM CLUB
Swim Team

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For swim groups offered, schedule and pricing, click here >

Scott Rakow Youth Center Pool – 2700 Sheridan Avenue
For more information, call 305.673.7767.

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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

2026 Holiday Hours

Holiday	Date	Hours
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	January 19	6 AM – 2 PM
President’s Day	February 16	6 AM – 2 PM
Memorial Day	May 25	6 AM – 2 PM
Juneteenth	June 19	6 AM – 2 PM
Independence Day (observed)	July 3	6 AM – 2 PM
Independence Day	July 4	6 AM – 2 PM
Labor Day	September 7	6 AM – 2 PM
Veteran’s Day	November 11	6 AM – 2 PM
Thanksgiving Day	November 26	6 AM – 2 PM
Thanksgiving (day after)	November 27	6 AM – 2 PM
Christmas Eve	December 24	6 AM – 2 PM
Christmas Day	December 25	6 AM – 9:30 AM
New Year’s Eve	December 31	6 AM – 2 PM
New Year’s Day	January 1	6 AM – 2 PM

POOL RULES

All persons using the pool are required to check in at the entrance gate.

Facility users are only allowed in the swimming areas when a lifeguard is on duty.

All patrons must shower before entering the pool.

Diving and jumping allowed in designated areas only.

No running, pushing, acrobats, wrestling, ball playing or causing undue disturbances.

Patrons will be asked to leave for improper behaviou.

Pets are not allowed in or on pool deck.

Food or drink are only permitted in designated area.

Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in or on pool deck.

Persons under influence of alcohol will not be permitted.

Glass or Styrofoam containers are not allowed in or on pool deck.

Floatation devices, balls, frisbees, toys, masks, snorkels, etc. are not allowed in the pool.

Proper swimming attire is required for swimming. Cutt offs, t-shirts, long pants, jeans or street cloths are not allowed in the pool.

Do not visit or talk to the lifeguards while they are on duty.

The management is not responsible for the loss or theft of any personal belongings.

Conduct that may endanger the welfare and comfort of other patrons is prohibited.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

All children 3 years or younger or less than 36 inches tall must wear proper swim diapers.

No oils are permitted in the pool.

Maximum bathing load in pool and on pool deck is 35 persons per one lifeguard.

All persons with open sores or rashes are prohibited from entering the pool.

Class/program participants will be admitted to the pool area 15-minutes before start of class.

During class/program parents or guardians must wait in the designated area and not talk to instructors, lifeguards or coaches until class or program is over.

The pool will close for inclement weather or maintenance.

These rules may be revised or additional rules established as considered necessary at any time by management.

Scott Rakow Pool

Scott Rakow Pool

Hours of Operation

LEARN TO SWIM - Weekday Classes

Winter Session

Weekday Class Schedule (Mon.-Fri.)

Weekend Class Schedule (Sat.-Sun.)

SRYC Aquatics Registration Requirements

FENIX SWIM CLUB Swim Team

Hours of Operation

Regular Hours

Summer Hours

2026 Holiday Hours

The City of Miami Beach wishes you a safe and fun filled pool experience.

FENIX SWIM CLUB
Swim Team