Doris Miller Community Pool

Underwater view of a swimming pool with lanes.

The Doris Miller Community Pool, located at the Doris Miller Community Center, 1020 Elm Ave., Ste. 800L, is a newly renovated facility offering amenities and programs for all ages and skill levels. The indoor pool is equipped to accommodate lap swimming, open swim, aquatic fitness classes, swimming lessons, and private event rentals. Open year-round, the pool is maintained to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience, with flexible scheduling for early risers, families, and evening swimmers.

Pool Rates

  • Open Swim: $3
  • "Aqua Fit" Water Fitness Class: $5.25/visit
  • "Aqua Fit" Water Fitness Monthly Pass: $45 
  • Swim Lessons: $35-$100
  • 3 and Under: Free 

Hours of Operation

2025 Winter/Spring Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 8 a.m. to noon & 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon & 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. to noon
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (rentals)
  • Sunday: Closed
  • **Tuesday/Thursday to remain flexible to meet community needs

Aquatic Classes

Aqua Fit
Looking for a fun and refreshing way to stay active? Join us for Aqua Fit at the newly renovated indoor Doris Miller Community Pool. The program offers low-impact, high-energy workouts perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:45-9:45 a.m. The cost is $5.25/class or $45 for a monthly pass. Whether you're looking to improve strength, build endurance, or just have fun in the water, this program is for you. Walk-ins are welcome.

Youth Swim Lessons

Link to sign up for youth swim lessons coming soon!

Youth Swim School, Levels 1-4 (Coming Soon)

  • Mondays & Wednesdays: 5-5:30 p.m., 5:30-6 p.m., 6-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-7 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 8-8:30 a.m., 8:30-9 a.m., 9-9:30 a.m., 9:30-10 a.m., 10-10:30 a.m., 10:30-11 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Swim Level Descriptions

  • Level 1: Intro to the water, streamline, bubbles, floating, and freestyle kick. This beginner class teaches essential swimming skills like blowing bubbles, streamlining, floating, and freestyle kicking. Each session includes a warm-up, focused skill practice, and fun games to reinforce learning. Perfect for building confidence and a strong foundation in the water.
  •  Level 2: Intro to freestyle, dives, and float flip. This class focuses on teaching swimmers the basics of freestyle, dive technique, and float flips. Swimmers practice back-to-front float flips, freestyle arm technique with flutter kicking, and breath control. They also work on seated dives with instructor assistance, progressing to independent dives. The class rotates through each skill to ensure hands-on practice, with a fun jump session at the end to reinforce.
  • Level 3: Beginner freestyle, backstroke, and dives. At this level, swimmers focus on refining freestyle with side breathing, learning backstroke technique, and practicing kneeling dives. The class emphasizes proper arm and breathing technique for freestyle, streamlined backstroke kicks, and safe diving form. Swimmers will work on swimming 3-5 yards unassisted in freestyle and backstroke, and performing kneeling dives for pool entries. Safety and technique are key as swimmers build confidence in the water.
  • Level 4: Freestyle, backstroke, and dives. Level 4 builds on freestyle and backstroke skills, focusing on swimming 25 yards unassisted in both strokes. Swimmers will improve their technique with a streamlined kick, proper arm positioning, and side breathing in freestyle, as well as mastering backstroke form. Dives are introduced with a focus on shallow entry and backstroke push-offs. Swimmers practice standing dives and refine their swimming endurance and technique to prepare for advanced skills.

For questions or to learn more about which level is right for your child, please call (817) 320-3502.

Adult Swim Lessons

Link to sign up for the below programs coming soon!

Adult Comfort and Beginners (Coming Soon)

  • Saturdays: 8-8:30 a.m., 8:30-9 a.m., 9-9:30 a.m., 9:30-10 a.m., 10-10:30 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m.

Class Descriptions

  • Adult Beginner: This class is designed for adults who are new to swimming or feel uncomfortable in the water. Swimmers will focus on building water confidence through basic skills such as floating, kicking, and simple arm movements. Emphasis is placed on overcoming fear and learning to breathe comfortably in the water. The goal is to develop a foundation for swimming with proper technique and to create a positive, supportive environment for adult beginners.
  • Adult Comfort: This class is designed for adults who are new to swimming or feel uncomfortable in the water. Swimmers will focus on building water confidence through basic skills such as floating, kicking, and simple arm movements. Emphasis is placed on overcoming fear and learning to breathe comfortably in the water. The goal is to develop a foundation for swimming with proper technique and to create a positive, supportive environment for adult beginners.

Private Swim Lessons

To schedule a private lesson or learn more, please call (817) 320-3502.

Pool Rules

  • Persons under the age of 14 must not be in the pool without adult supervision
  • Do not swim if you have been ill with diarrhea within the past two weeks
  • Changing diapers within six feet of the pool is prohibited
  • Glass items not allowed in the pool yard
  • Extended breath holding activities are dangerous and prohibited
  • Pets in pool are prohibited
  • Proper swimwear required
  • No running, diving or rough play
  • No smoking or vaping allowed
  • Persons with open wounds, bandages or those with any symptom of communicable diseases are not to use the pool
  • No food or beverages in pool
  • Management reserves the right to refuse entry/deny privileges to anyone or to close the pool areas at any time without notice
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Location

1020 Elm Ave., Waco, TX 76704  View Map

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