Columbus Recreation and Parks Adaptive Aquatics
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Columbus, Ohio - Franklin County
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May 30, 2026
Columbus, Ohio
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Quick answer
Columbus Recreation and Parks Adaptive Aquatics has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
Columbus Recreation and Parks Adaptive Aquatics adds a specific city swim entry for adaptive swim lessons, adult adaptive aquatic fitness, and swim club options through the public recreation system.
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers public recreation, aquatics, therapeutic recreation, and adaptive sports programming for Columbus residents and surrounding families.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
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- Ages
- Children with disabilities in Red Cross swim levels 1 through 3, swimmers level 3 and higher for swim club, and adults with disabilities for adaptive aquatic fitness; families should confirm current level placement and support needs
- Season
- Session-based city aquatics programming; adaptive swim club and class dates change by season and should be confirmed through ActiveNet or the aquatics contact
- Cost
- Program fees vary by class and season; families should confirm current ActiveNet registration fees, resident rates, scholarships, aide requirements, and refund rules before enrolling.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The Adaptive Aquatics page lists Rae Nutter as the program contact and routes registration through ActiveNet.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Adaptive aquatics and adaptive swim lessons
City adaptive aquatics program with adaptive swim lessons, adult aquatic fitness, and swim club training for swimmers with disabilities.
- Ages
- Children with disabilities in Red Cross swim levels 1 through 3, swimmers level 3 and higher for swim club, and adults with disabilities for adaptive aquatic fitness; families should confirm current level placement and support needs
- Season
- Session-based city aquatics programming; adaptive swim club and class dates change by season and should be confirmed through ActiveNet or the aquatics contact
- Schedule
- The source lists adaptive aquatic fitness, adaptive swim lessons, and adaptive swim club options; exact dates and times are posted through ActiveNet and seasonal recreation guides.
- Cost
- Program fees vary by class and season; families should confirm current ActiveNet registration fees, resident rates, scholarships, aide requirements, and refund rules before enrolling.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Columbus Recreation and Parks Adaptive Aquatics page says the program offers inclusive aquatic experiences for diverse needs and abilities, adaptive aquatic fitness, adaptive swim lessons levels 1 through 3, an adaptive swim club, and contact information for Rae Nutter.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Adaptive aquatics and adaptive swim lessons
The official Columbus Recreation and Parks Adaptive Aquatics page says the program offers inclusive aquatic experiences for diverse needs and abilities, adaptive aquatic fitness, adaptive swim lessons levels 1 through 3, an adaptive swim club, and contact information for Rae Nutter.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The city page says all swim classes and ability levels are welcome and notes that swimmers who require one-to-one support in the water need an aide in the water during class.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm swimmer level, aide expectations, pool location, deep-water comfort for fitness classes, changing-room access, observation rules, registration deadlines, and whether adaptive equipment or volunteer support is available for the selected class.
What we checked
What we found: The official Columbus Recreation and Parks Adaptive Aquatics page says the program offers inclusive aquatic experiences for diverse needs and abilities, adaptive aquatic fitness, adaptive swim lessons levels 1 through 3, an adaptive swim club, and contact information for Rae Nutter.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Park district websiteColumbus Recreation and Parks Adaptive Aquatics
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For swim: is instruction one-on-one or group-based, and what water safety, changing-room, transfer, sensory, and caregiver-participation details should we confirm?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Columbus Recreation and Parks Adaptive Aquatics reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Columbus Recreation and Parks Department?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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