City of Raleigh Adaptive Aquatics
City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Raleigh, North Carolina - Wake County
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Jun 3, 2026
Raleigh
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Provider overview
The City of Raleigh offers Adaptive Aquatics swim lessons and stroke development for individuals with disabilities at four city aquatic centers, with private lesson options.
The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department runs Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services, which partners with the Aquatics Program to offer Adaptive Aquatics for residents with disabilities.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 919-996-2147
- SRIS@raleighnc.gov
- Ages
- Individuals of all ages with developmental and/or physical disabilities; confirm program-specific age groups
- Season
- Year-round aquatics programming by session at city aquatic centers
- Cost
- Confirm lesson fees, residency considerations, the accommodation request process, and registration through Raleigh RecLink.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Lessons run at Buffaloe Road, Millbrook, Optimist, and Pullen Aquatic Centers. Families should submit an accommodation request at least two weeks before a program start.
Programs and offerings
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Adaptive Aquatics swim lessons
Adaptive swim lessons and stroke development for individuals with disabilities at city aquatic centers, with private lesson options and accommodation support.
- Ages
- Individuals of all ages with developmental and/or physical disabilities; confirm program-specific age groups
- Season
- Year-round aquatics programming by session at city aquatic centers
- Schedule
- Contact Raleigh Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services for current Adaptive Aquatics sessions, locations, and registration.
- Cost
- Confirm lesson fees, residency considerations, the accommodation request process, and registration through Raleigh RecLink.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The City of Raleigh's official Adaptive Aquatics page says Specialized Recreation Services offers quality aquatic-based programs for individuals with disabilities following the inclusion model in partnership with the Aquatics Program, with swim lessons and stroke development at Buffaloe Road, Millbrook, Optimist, and Pullen Aquatic Centers and private lessons by instructor availability.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Adaptive Aquatics swim lessons
The City of Raleigh's official Adaptive Aquatics page says Specialized Recreation Services offers quality aquatic-based programs for individuals with disabilities following the inclusion model in partnership with the Aquatics Program, with swim lessons and stroke development at Buffaloe Road, Millbrook, Optimist, and Pullen Aquatic Centers and private lessons by instructor availability.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names Adaptive Aquatics, Specialized Recreation Services, individuals with disabilities, an inclusion model, swim lessons and stroke development, and private lessons by instructor availability.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about the accommodation request form and two-week lead time, staff-to-participant ratios, which aquatic center fits, private vs. group lessons, and pool accessibility.
What we checked
What we found: The City of Raleigh's official Adaptive Aquatics page says Specialized Recreation Services offers quality aquatic-based programs for individuals with disabilities following the inclusion model in partnership with the Aquatics Program, with swim lessons and stroke development at Buffaloe Road, Millbrook, Optimist, and Pullen Aquatic Centers and private lessons by instructor availability.
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.
- Government sourceAdaptive Aquatics | Raleighnc.gov
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?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is City of Raleigh 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 City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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