Kirby Creek Natatorium welcomes you year-round to our indoor, heated pool designed for recreation or training. From hosting pool parties to providing spaces for exercise and swimming lessons, we’re your destination. Reach out for more specifics at 972-237-4170.
Features:
In the event of inclement weather, holiday hours, or other facility closures, updates will be listed on the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department homepage.
Kirby Creek Natatorium is open for Lap Swim and limited Open Swim. Lap Swim is for adults looking to lap swim or water walk, with six (6) lanes available. Children under the age of 12 may not swim without aquatic staff approval. Open Swim is for families and children looking to swim and play.
Current Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Closure on Tuesday & Thurday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Open Swim:
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Summer Hours: (Starting May 23)
Lap Swim:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 4:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Open Swim:
Monday – Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Year-round swim lessons at Kirby Creek Natatorium, offered by SafeSplash Swim School.
Jump into lessons on the following days:
Classes are available from the ages of 6 yrs to adults. Please note that other swim lessons for younger swimmers (5 and under), parent & toddler, and special needs classes occur at The Epic.
For more information regarding the swim program, class availability, registration, or other inquiries, please visit safesplash.com, and/or call to speak with a friendly SafeSplash representative at (945)205-2933.
Splash is a TAAF-affiliated swim team that aims to develop your swimmer’s technique while increasing their speed and endurance. Through fun workouts, your swimmer will build the skills needed to be an outstanding athlete while building relationships with friends and coaches. Swimmers condition year-round with weekly competitions in the summer.
Days and Time:
May:
June – July:
Cost: $200
Tryouts
All new swimmers require an evaluation tryout. Participants 7 years and younger must swim freestyle and backstroke without assistance for 25 meters each. Participants 8 years old and older will be required to swim all four competitive strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle) without assistance for 25 meters each.
Tryouts are held every Tuesday and Thursday between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. No appointment is needed.
Email Mark Misaila at mmisaila@gptx.org if you have any questions regarding trying out for the Splash Swim Team.
Head Coach Addie Carr
Coach Addie has been a swim coach for 28 years, starting her swimming journey at age 9 with Hilo Swim Club in Hawaii. She later swam at the collegiate level for New Mexico Highlands University. She values the opportunity to teach her swimmers important life skills through the sport and enjoys celebrating their individual milestones and growth into young adults. Her favorite stroke is backstroke. A fun fact about Coach Addie is that she loves McDonald’s French fries and enjoys reading and gardening in her free time.
Lead Coach Hailey Melendez
Coach Hailey started swimming at 14 for Bowie High School. She appreciates the passion her Splash swimmers have for the sport and enjoys seeing their hard work and dedication. She emphasizes kindness and support within the team. Her favorite stroke is backstroke, and she enjoys swimming in the 200 Medley relay. A fun fact about Coach Hailey is that she loves participating in community service projects.
Coach Austin Nguyen
Coach Austin began swimming at age 5 with Splash and now serves as captain of both the South Grand Prairie High School swim team and water polo team. He enjoys witnessing the growth of his team and fellow coaches, and he is inspired by his swimmers to continually improve the Splash Team. His favorite stroke is freestyle, and he also plays water polo for the USA Team North Texas Thunder.
Coach Brianna Flores
Coach Brianna began swimming as a freshman at James Bowie High School and also competes with the Arlington Aquatics Club. Her favorite stroke is freestyle, and she focuses primarily on the 200 and 500 freestyle events, though she’s skilled in everything from butterfly to backstroke. She loves teaching others the art of swimming, and a fun fact about her is that she enjoys crocheting in her free time.
Coach Han Le
Coach Han is one of our only coaches to have previously been on the Splash Swim Team as a swimmer. She is great at helping fix issues with technique in all strokes and knows what it takes to win in our TAAF Swim Meets. A couple of facts about Han is that she has a younger brother who is on the swim team, and she can play 3 instruments.
Open Swim Rentals are during open swim hours. Cost includes up to 25 swimmers, lifeguards, and reserved tables. If a party exceeds the 25-swimmer limit, each swimmer will be charged the open swim entry fee. Schedule rentals in person at Kirby Creek on a first-come, first-serve basis. To check for availability at 972-237-4170.
Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $100 (per time slot)
Private Rentals are after business hours, and the cost includes up to 50 swimmers, lifeguards, and tables. Reservations must be scheduled in person at Kirby Creek 2 weeks in advance and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. To check for availability at 972-237-4170.
| Day | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
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Friday/Saturday |
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
$200 |
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Sunday |
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
$200 |
Kirby Creek Natatorium
972-237-4170
3201 Corn Valley Rd.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052