The Atlantic Recreation Center is a recreation facility open year round on Amelia Island and includes a fitness center, playground, nature center pavilion, two swimming pools, sprinkler park, large parking lot and bathrooms.
The main pool is 25 yards long and heated to 85-86 degrees throughout the cooler months, while the kiddie pool is open only during the warmer months (March – October). In addition to public swim and lap swim options, Aqua Aerobics classes, swim clinics, and private swimming lessons are offered year-round (depending on instructor availability).
A Pool Lift is available to wheelchair-bound individuals for pool accessibility (weight limit of 350lbs). The Atlantic Center main pool is used in the evenings by local swim teams for year-round training and is available to the general public for rental during non-programmed hours (rentals available during public swim hours or when pool is closed to the public. Call 904-310-3362).
Scuba diving certification classes, lifeguard and swimming instructor certification classes and more may be offered throughout the year.