North River Aquatics

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Whether kids are just learning how to swim, improving strokes, or playing in the pool with family and friends, children are in safe hands with our certified lifeguards and swimming instructors.

Here at the Y, we offer recreational, competitive and specialty aquatics programs to meet the needs of swimmers of the community.

Lap Pool Amenities

6 lanes wide, 25-yard length pool

3.5 – 9 ft deep

83 degrees Fahrenheit

Configured with both open swim & lap swim (schedules available online)

Built-in stairs in the shallow end

Therapy Pool Amenities

3 lanes wide, 25-yard length pool

3.5 – 5 ft deep

88 degrees Fahrenheit

ADA chair lift in shallow end

Stairs in the shallow end

Ladders at all corners

UPCOMING SWIM LESSONS

Fall 2025 Swim Lessons (view offerings, pricing & schedule)

Swim Lessons

The North River Y offers both private and group swim lessons for any young swimmer looking to learn essential safety skills and build confidence in the water.

When you are ready to register, click the button below, and filter categories by selecting "Swimming," and filter branch by selecting "North River."

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Adaptive one-on-one swim lessons have an emphasis on increased flexibility, balance, coordination and general social skills. Classes will focus on water safety, water adjustment, stroke development and more.

Water Fitness Classes

Enjoy water fitness classes from water aerobics, to Aqua Combat, Hydro Fit and more! Click the button below to learn more about our water fitness classes.

Lifeguard Certifications

Become Red Cross Certified as a lifeguard! These courses include classroom learning and in-water practice. Blended courses will require some at-home work. Individuals must be 16 years old by the end of the class.

Pool Parties

There's nothing more fun than a pool party or lock-in at the Y! Come celebrate your next birthday with us.

OPEN SWIM

Occasional changes to pool availability may occur based on reservations for swim lessons or YMCA programming.

Lane sharing and circle swimming will be required during high-occupancy times to ensure space is available for everyone.
Open-swim areas may be used for personal exercise, recreational activity and lap swimming (lap pool only). Lap swimming is not permitted in the warm pool.
Open-swim areas are family-friendly and may be used by young swimmers to practice their skills or simply play and have fun.

VIEW THE SCHEDULE

Red Wristbands

Children ages 13 and under must have a parent/guardian in the immediate pool area.
Must wear a Coast Guard-approved PFD and remain in the shallow end.
Children not in a PFD must have an adult actively supervising them in the water within arms reach: 1 adult per child required.
Children 4 and under must be accompanied in the water by a parent/guardian

Green Wristbands

Children ages 10 and under must have a parent/guardian in the immediate pool area.
Children ages 11-13 must have a parent/guardian in the facility.
Children 14-17 may use pool without parent/guardian supervision.
May swim in the shallow end and deep end.

NOTE: Must pass swim test annually.

SWIM TEST

All children age 13 and under must take a swim test before entering any swimming pools at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga. This video will walk you and your child through each step of the swim test, demonstrating what they'll need to do to pass the swim test.

Aquatics programs of the Y are about more than just the techniques and skills; they are about building friendships, developing self-esteem and creating positive experiences that will last a lifetime!

North River Aquatics

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Lap Pool Amenities