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1. Where are you located and how do I get there?

We are located at:
601 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan AK 99901

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2. What are your hours?

The Gateway Recreation Center is open:
Monday - Friday 5am-9pm
Saturday 7am-9pm
Sunday 11am-6pm

The Gateway Aquatic Center is open:
Monday - Friday 5am-8:15pm
Saturday 7am-5pm
Sunday 11am-5pm

Parks & Recreation is always closed on the following holidays:
New Years Day (January 1)
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (First Monday in September)
Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday in November)
Christmas Day (December 25)

3. What time is open swim and lap swim?

We have various swims through out the day. Check our schedule here

4. How do I register for a class?

There are two ways to register for a class, online or in person. To register in person you can come to the Gateway Recreation Center, 601 Schoenbar Rd, Ketchikan, AK 99901.

5. What is the age requirement for children to swim alone in the pool?

Patrons using the competition pool must be at least 48 inches tall, 7 years of age or be able to swim one width of the pool using over arm crawl stroke. Patrons using the recreation pool must be at least 6 years of age or be able to swim one width of the pool.

Patrons not meeting these requirements MUST be accompanied at all times and in the direct supervision (within arms length) of another person 14 years of age or older.

6. What are the requirements to use the slide?

To use the slide you must be 48" tall. Maximum rider weight is 300 lbs. To use the drop slide you must have passed the deep water swim test before you use the slide.

Pregnant women and any person with a heart condition or back trouble should not ride the slides. Rider assumes all risk of injury due to misuse of this slide or failure to follow these rules.

Only one rider allowed on the slide at a time. Absolutely no trains or chains of riders permitted. Children may not ride in the laps of adults.

There is no masks, goggles, clothing with metal elements, floatation devices, water wings, water socks or shoes allowed on the slides.

Foreign object are not allowed in pockets and no jewelry may be worn while riding the slides.

Click here for a complete list of pool and slide rules.

7. How many laps is a mile in the pool or on the track?

Competition Pool - 72 lengths (or 36 laps)
Indoor Track - 12 1/2 times around

8. What kind of memberships do you have?

We currently have 10 punch passes, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month and annual passes. Please visit the Parks & Recreation Prices Page for more information.

9. When does the next brochure come out?

Brochures are on a quarterly basis. Spring (March, April, May), Summer (June, July, August), Fall (September, October, November) and Winter (December, January, February). The brochures typically come out online a week and a half before the new quarter begins along with registration beginning the following Friday.

10. Can I use water wings or other floatation devices?

Yes, water wings and coast guard approved devices are allowed. Children wearing floatation devices or water wings must be accompanied and in the direct supervision of an adult at all times. We require at least one adult per two children wearing life jackets or water wings in the pool. Floatation devices are only allowed in the shallow end of the pool.

11. What is the age requirement for children to use the appropriate locker room?

Children 6 years old and older are required to use the appropriate locker room. If a parent of the opposite sex must assist a child, they are welcome to use the family dressing rooms. We have 2 family dressing rooms available. They are on a first come, first serve basis. It is recommended you take your things out of the family locker rooms as you could have to wait to get back into them.