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Atkinson Pool
Here is a list of questions the Atkinson Pool answers on a regular basis. We try to keep this as up to date as possible. If you can't find the answer to one of your questions, feel free to ask us. See the "Contact Information" section on our department home page for how to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brochure
- When will the next Park & Recreation/Atkinson Pool brochure be available?
- The Sudbury Park and Recreation Department brochure is emailed to our database of Recreation and Pool Members four times per year. The brochure is emailed in August (Fall), December(Winter), March(Spring & Summer "Camp" information), and June(Summer). The brochure has information on the various programs offered by the Recreation Department including Atkinson Pool and Teen Center events.
Pool
- How do I cancel my monthly membership?
- How do I obtain a membership to the pool?
- All that you need to do is stop by the pool and fill out a membership application and we can process your membership and activate your membership that day. The process usually takes about 10 minutes. Unfortunately at this time we cannot process memberships over the internet.
- What type of pool is the Atkinson Pool?
- The Atkinson Pool is an 8 lane, 25 yard indoor lap pool facility. The pool is kept at 82.5 degrees and is 3 1/2 feet deep in the shallow end and 6 feet deep in the deep end. There are stairs leading into the pool on both sides of the shallow end. This pool is frequently used for lap and fitness swimming, family swim and swim lessons.
We also have a seperate diving well that is 12 1/2 feet deep and is kept at 84 degrees. This pool is frequently used for springboard diving, aquajogging and scuba instruction.
Sports - Swimming
- I am interested in a youth swim team for my child; how do I go about finding information?
- Is there a youth swim team in town?
The Sudbury Swim Team uses the Atkinson Pool as their home pool. The team is run privately by a volunteer board of directors. For more information about the Sudbury Swim Team and information about registering your child visit thier website, http://www.sudburyswimteam.org
The team begins registration on July 1 each year for new members joining the team. Spaces on the team are avalible on a first come first served basis.