Wellington Aquatics Center Hours, Prices and Memberships (2026)

Wellington Aquatics Center: Hours, Prices, Memberships and What's Inside

The Wellington Aquatics Center opened in January 2026 at Village Park, replacing the village's 40-year-old pool on Forest Hill Boulevard. It has an Olympic-size competition pool, a family recreation pool and Florida's first NinjaCross retractable obstacle course. Here are the current hours, prices and memberships, what's inside, and the debate over the nearly $28 million project.

Wellington Aquatics Center at a glance

Address: 3410 120th Ave. S., Wellington, FL 33414, at the southwest side of Village Park
Fall-spring hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday noon-7 p.m.
Summer hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday noon-8 p.m.
Resident daily admission: $7 adults, $5 children 3-17, $4 seniors 55+
Non-resident daily admission: $10 adults, $8 children 3-17, $7 seniors 55+
Phone: 561-791-4770

Hours and prices are from the Village of Wellington's aquatics pages as of November 2026. Tax is included in admission. The village says the pool closes if the water drops below 75 degrees or for bad weather, with no rain checks or refunds, so check the village's site before you go.

What's inside

Competition pool. A 64-meter pool with 28 25-yard lanes and a movable bulkhead for 50-meter racing, swim and dive meets, water polo and synchronized swimming. It has 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards and is kept at about 79-80 degrees.
Recreation pool. A zero-depth-entry pool with a play structure, short slides and water features, kept at about 83-85 degrees.
NinjaCross. A retractable course of rings, bars and platforms over the water. The village says it was the first in Florida.
Amenities. Rentable cabanas, lounge chairs, two concession stands, locker rooms, a multi-purpose room and a birthday party room.

NinjaCross and high dive rules: guests must be at least 48 inches tall and pass a swim test to use the 3-meter board or the NinjaCross course. Both have shorter hours than the pool. In fall and spring, NinjaCross runs noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with longer hours Friday through Sunday. Children under 12 must be with someone 16 or older at all times.

Memberships and passes

Memberships are bought in person at the Aquatics Center, and the village says they are non-refundable.

Annual (residents): $200 adult, $150 child or senior, $250 for two seniors, $350 for a two-member family, plus $65 per additional pass.
Annual (non-residents): $300 adult, $240 child or senior, $420 for two seniors, $540 for a two-member family, plus $90 per additional pass.
Summer (May 1-Sept. 30, residents): $90 individual, $153 for two, $243 for four, plus $45 per additional member. Non-residents pay $120, $200 and $310, plus $55 per added member.

The center also offers swim lessons, a swim and dive program, water aerobics, a masters swim team, junior lifeguard and lifeguard classes, and rentals. Registration is through the village's recreation catalog.

How the first year has gone

Nearly 1,000 people came on opening day, Jan. 3, 2026, when admission was free, the Town-Crier reported. By May, Parks & Recreation Director Eric Juckett told the Village Council that more than 4,500 adults and 4,700 children had paid for general admission, more than double the old pool over the same period the year before. "The new facility is fantastic," Juckett said. "It's everything we want." He added that rentals, cabanas and the party room were all catching on.

Was it worth the cost?

When the council approved the project unanimously in March 2024, members agreed Wellington needed a better pool but debated the price and the location, The Palm Beach Post reported.

The case for it

A pool for the future. One council member who grew up swimming in the village pool called the project "money exceptionally well spent," the Post reported.
Room to grow. Swim team parents told the council the old pool had many limitations and asked for more lanes, better timing equipment and more space for athletes.
Something for everyone. "We are ushering in a whole new chapter in Wellington aquatics," then-Councilman John McGovern said at the opening.
It's being used. Paid visits more than doubled in the first months, and staff expected a busy summer.

The case for caution

The price tag. The council capped construction at $27.9 million, plus $935,000 for the NinjaCross system. The Town-Crier later put the total at nearly $28 million.
Long-term costs. The mayor at the time said she would have preferred rebuilding at the old site, warned the center would be expensive to build and maintain, and said, "Let's not make it an albatross around our neck that we can't afford to operate," the Post reported.
Higher fees. The base adult entry rose from $5 to $7, and non-residents pay more. Supporters say those fees help cover operating costs.
No big slides. The council chose the NinjaCross course instead of the large water slides some families loved at the old pool.

What happened to the old pool?

The Wellington Aquatics Complex at 12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd. closed permanently on Dec. 31, 2025, the Town-Crier reported, and the Post reported the village planned to demolish it once the new center opened. For more around Village Park, see the new Village Park roundabout, our guide to the best parks in Wellington and things to do with kids.

What do you think?

Have you been to the new Aquatics Center yet? Is it worth the price for your family, and would you rather have had the big water slides back?

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Wellington Aquatics Center?

The Wellington Aquatics Center is at 3410 120th Ave. S., Wellington, FL 33414, at the southwest side of Village Park. It opened on Jan. 3, 2026, and replaced the old Wellington Aquatics Complex on Forest Hill Blvd., which closed permanently on Dec. 31, 2025.

What are the Wellington Aquatics Center hours?

From Labor Day to Memorial Day, it is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, it is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. NinjaCross and the diving boards have shorter hours, and the pool closes if the water drops below 75 degrees or for bad weather.

How much does the Wellington Aquatics Center cost?

Daily admission for Wellington residents is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 to 17 and $4 for seniors 55 and up. Non-residents pay $10, $8 and $7. Tax is included. Annual and summer memberships are also available and must be bought in person.

What is NinjaCross at the Wellington Aquatics Center?

NinjaCross is a retractable obstacle course of rings, bars and platforms hung over the recreation pool, which the village says was the first in Florida. Guests must be at least 48 inches tall and pass a swim test to use it.