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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

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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.

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Registration
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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

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City of Raleigh Adaptive Aquatics

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.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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What to confirm

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  • 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.

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Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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