The Aquatics Division offers year-round swimming programs and services for the City of Newton. Please click the links to the left for more information on facilities and programs registration. 

What we do:

Swimming Lessons 

We are an authorized partner with the American Red Cross to offer the Learn-to-Swim program for children. The program has taught thousands of children a fun, lifelong, and valuable safety skill. Swimming lessons are held year round. Summer sessions are available at Crystal Lake & Gath Pool. Winter & Spring lessons are run at the Newton North High School facility. 

Newton Bluefish Swim Team

Our Championship Swim Team, the Newton Bluefish, is compromised of boys and girls ages 5-18 who receive quality coaching to achieve excellence in competitive swimming. Head Coaches Mary & Scott Pohlman have developed one of the most successful recreational teams in Massachusetts. 

Summer Season Operations 

Each Summer, two outdoor swimming facilities are operated: Gath Memorial Pool and Crystal Lake Beach. Each season brings an average of 70,000 facility entries from both residents and visitors. Our Professional Lifeguard team keeps swimmers safe through water education, prevention, and rescue. Lifeguards are trained to respond to lost persons, first aid, cardiac emergencies, distressed swimmers, and much more. Each facility is compromised of a large staff including Shift Managers, Head Lifeguards, Lifeguards, Cashiers and Swim Instructors to provide our customers with quality service. 

Training 

As an Authorized Training Provider with with the Red Cross, we offer annual courses to certify new lifeguards. The program prepares students for employment as a professional lifeguard. The Division also provides re-certifications as well as on-going education and training for it's staff.