Swim Lessons

Swim America is a national, goal-driven, and technique-oriented learn-to-swim program. Sessions run Monday-Thursday for two weeks. The average class size is 6 swimmers per coach. Preschool participants must be 3 years old before the first class and must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Participants must attend the time and location of the session they are registered for.

Private Swim Lessons

Utilizing our Swim America program, swimmers ages 3+ may take advantage of our one-on-one instruction. These 40-minute classes take place on Saturdays in June and July at CiCo Waterpark.

Adult Swim Lessons

Manhattan Parks and Recreation is now offering adult swim lessons. Want to perfect your skill? Train for a triathlon? Or maybe you've just never learned! We're here to help! Sign up for our evening adult swim classes! 

Junior Lifeguarding

Calling all youth ages 12-14! Are you dreaming of being a lifeguard when you grow up? Here's your chance to get a jump on things! Join our 2023 Junior Lifeguarding class, where you will learn the basics of lifesaving from our certified staff.  

For more information on swim lessons and aquatic classes, please call our office at 785-587-2754.

Aqua Exercise Classes

Manhattan Parks and Recreation offers a variety of aqua aerobics classes designed to fit any need. Try Water Workout or Body Waves at CiCo Waterpark for a low-impact workout for any age and fitness level. River Running at City Waterpark offers an increased intensity workout, jogging against the current of our lazy river, or try Deep Water Aerobics at City Waterpark in the evenings, for a high intensity low impact aerobic workout! We also offer lap swimming options from 11:50am-12:50am at City Waterpark Monday-Friday, and 5pm-7pm at City Waterpark 7 days a week! Aquatics Exercise Passes may be purchased by session or for the season and are good for any class at either facility. Choose the classes that best fits your schedule! View the schedule below, or click HERE to download it for yourself!