Johnny Jacobs is the Mecca of the Westbank because we have so much to offer small kids young adults and adults. Johnny Jacobs is known for its world-class track facility and very proud tackle football tradition. Jacobs is also the only park and recreation facility with a swimming facility that also offers swimming lessons given by the YMCA. Jacobs has a community-like calmness about itself with unlimited bookings from baby and wedding showers to picnics, and birthday and graduation parties.
Jacobs is quite simply the place to be.
Athletic Programs
Leisure Services
Johnny Jacobs Pool
Hours of Operation*
Pool Season: April – August
- Saturday: 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday: 1 pm-6 pm
- Tuesday – Thursday: 2 pm – 6 pm
* Hours may be scheduled to change due to weather
Daily Fees
Features
- YMCA certified lifeguards
- Free Coast Guard-approved life jackets
- Free swim tests
Swim Lessons
Swim lessons are available during the summer months. Private and group lessons are available.
Program Options
- Strong Swimmers Class (ages 3-5)
- Strong Swimmers Class (ages 6-12)
- Teen Swim Lessons (ages 13-17)
- Adult Swim Lessons (ages 18+)
- Parent & Child Water Safety Class (ages 6 – 35 months)
Classes are limited to a maximum of 5 adults per age group per time.
Rate
- $4 – Strong Swimmers Session Participants
- $5 – Teens and Adults
Strong Swimmers
Each swim session consists of six 45 minute lessons. Check out our catalog for swim program times and dates. Classes are limited to 5-10 students per age group.
Teen & Adult Swim Lessons
Each swim session consists of four 60 minute lessons. Lessons are on Sunday mornings. Check our catalog for swim program dates and times.
Swim Team
Our JPRD Swim Team is a new program offering opportunities for competition and skill development to swimmers ages 6 – 17 years old.
Practices will be held at Johnny Jacobs Pool for the Westbank Swim team.
All potential team members must try out before being admitted to the swim team. View the program guide for more information and pricing.
Room Rentals
All facilities are a three-hour minimum with a one-hour free set-up included. Alcohol requires a police detail at $40 an hour with a 4-hour minimum. All bookings hosted after 7 pm require a police detail. Contact Bridgette Windsor for reservations at (504) 349-5000 or [email protected].
Shelter Rentals
All facilities are a three hour minimum with a one hour free set-up included. Alcohol requires a police detail at $40 an hour with a 4 hour minimum. All bookings hosted after 7pm require a police detail. Renters must be in the shelter by 11:00 a.m.. Park users must rent a shelter if the use of a spacewalk or party equipment is used. Park users must rent a shelter if they are boiling seafood. Contact Bridgette Windsor for reservations at  (504) 349-5000 or [email protected].
| Medium Shelters |
Shelter 1 & 2 |
