Indoor Aquatics Center & Swim Lessons in Muskegon, Michigan

The Sharmer & Harris Aquatic Center

Welcome to the Muskegon Lakeshore’s only indoor 6-lane, 25m swimming pool!

The Neal Fitness Center Aquatics Center in Muskegon, Michigan offers a full indoor swimming facility for all ages and skill levels. Our 6-lane, 25-meter indoor pool supports lap swimming, aquatic fitness classes, swim lessons, and therapeutic water exercise year-round. We proudly offer American Red Cross-certified swim lessons for children, adults, and beginners looking to build confidence and safety in the water.

Our aquatic group fitness classes provide low-impact, high-resistance workouts that improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and mobility. From Aqua Aerobics and Aqua Fit+ to deep-water training, members enjoy a supportive and energizing environment. Conveniently located in Muskegon, our aquatics center serves families, seniors, athletes, and rehabilitation clients seeking a clean, safe, and professionally staffed indoor pool. Visit Neal Fitness Center today to experience one of the best indoor aquatic facilities in Muskegon, MI.

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Lap Swimming

Open Swim

Group Fitness Classes

Private & Group Learn-to-Swim Lessons for all ages

Water Safety Instructor & Lifeguard Training

Private & Semi-Private Rentals

Schedule
Swim Lessons
Aquatic Group Fitness
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American Red Cross Training Services
We are honored to sustain the legacy of this community pool that has served the Muskegon area for over 50 years! We prioritize safety which is why the Clubhouse Aquatic Center is always supervised by American Red Cross certified Lifeguards.
Muskegon, MI indoor pool photo gallery. The Neal Fitness Center offers high-quality Red Cross swimming lessons for kids and adults.
Muskegon, MI indoor pool photo gallery. Lap swimming is popular in our multipurpose indoor pool.
Muskegon, MI indoor pool photo gallery. Our certified instructors support your health and fitness while focusing on building a positive community space for all.
Muskegon, MI indoor pool photo gallery. Families can workout together in our multipurpose indoor swimming pool.
Muskegon, MI indoor pool photo gallery. Our versatile instructors will work with you one-on-one or in a group setting, in and out of the pool!
Muskegon, MI indoor pool photo gallery. Our certified Water Safety Instructors build trust with swimmers to help them reach their individual goals.
Muskegon, MI indoor pool photo gallery. ADA-accessible indoor pool at Neal Fitness Center in Muskegon, MI, featuring an EZ pool ladder and a pool lift for swimmers with mobility needs.
Photo gallery of our 25m indoor swimming pool. This multipurpose aquatic center serves lap swimmers, open swim, swim team practice, group aquatic fitness classes, swimming lessons, rentals and more in Muskegon, MI.
Photo gallery of the Clubhouse Aquatic Center featuring American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and kids of all ages.
Photo gallery of the Sharmer and Harris Aquatic Center at the Neal Fitness Center in Muskegon, MI. Our natatorium features a massive 4 wall mural by local artist Jimmy Cobb, whose work can be found across Muskegon County.
Photo gallery of the Neal Fitness Center Aquatic Center. This family-friendly facility offers open swim and swim lessons for kids and adults. Special events like Fourth Friday Fun Nights offer an affordable outing for the whole family!
Photo gallery of the Clubhouse Aquatic Center at Neal Fitness Center in Muskegon, MI. Parents bring children as young as 6 months to splash, play, and learn together!
Photo gallery of the year round pool at the Neal Fitness Center. Safety is our first priority. The Clubhouse Aquatic Center pool is always supervised by a certified Lifeguard. Our swim lessons always include a safety topic.
Photo gallery of the Neal Fitness Center Aquatic Center. We care about your goals! Swimmers are encouraged to discuss their goals with our staff so you can make the most out of your precious pool time.

Swim Lessons

The Neal Fitness Center is proud to offer the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program. This nationally recognized program utilizes highly-trained Water Safety Instructors and top-of-the-industry curriculum to support learners at any stage in their swimming journey. We work to develop strong swimmers with a focus on being safe in, on, and around the water.

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Aquatic Group Fitness Classes

Dive into a refreshing way to stay active with aquatic group fitness classes! These low-impact, high-energy workouts combine the resistance of water with fun, dynamic movements to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Perfect for all fitness levels, aquatic classes are a great way to tone muscles, burn calories, and reduce stress while enjoying the soothing properties of water. Whether you're looking to boost endurance or simply have fun in a supportive environment, our classes offer something for everyone!

Space is Limited. Group class participants must be booked into each class in advance through the GymMaster app or Member Services. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel your booking to accommodate those on the waiting list.

Make your workout a splash!

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  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:00am-9:50am

    Feel the difference that taking your workout into the water makes! This whole-body workout includes interval aerobic movement, resistance work to build muscle, balance practice, and stretching.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-10:50am

    Wednesdays 5:00pm-5:50pm

    A full-body, deep-end workout using resistance equipment and ankle buoys. Tone muscle, work core, and increase aerobic conditioning.

  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:00am-8:50am

    A full-body workout combining strength & cardio, in both the shallow & deep ends of the pool. A carefully curated course for those focused on progress and conditioning. Exercise at your own pace, with your own modifications and join us for a fun but serious water workout.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-9:50am

    A zero-impact, deep-end aerobic workout using floatation belts and resistance buoys. Modify to suit your fitness level for a full-body strength-building plus cardio workout.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our pool is an indoor pool, allowing for year-round swimming, lessons, and training regardless of the weather.

  • Yes, the pool is open year-round with scheduled times for lap swimming, lessons, classes, and open swim.

  • Yes. Our pool features an ADA-compliant EZ ladder and a pool lift to support swimmers who need mobility assistance.

  • The best time to come to the pool is listed on the daily schedule in GymMaster. Pool availability changes day to day due to lessons, classes, and training, so checking the current schedule in GymMaster is the best way to see open swim and lap swim times before you arrive.

  • 82*. This pool temperature is a happy middle ground between the range of swimmers in our community who love to use our pool. From infants & kids, those working hard doing an aquatics class or lap swimming, to seniors doing aqua therapy, etc., some like it warm, some like it cooler. We are proud to offer a pool temperature that serves our diverse community!

  • Yes. Our American Red Cross certified lifeguards are on duty during all open hours to help ensure a safe swimming environment.

  • Approved flotation devices may be used during designated swim times. Please check with pool staff for current guidelines.

  • Swimmers should bring a swimsuit, towel, and any personal swim gear. Lockers are available for personal belongings, but please bring your own lock. DO NOT BRING glass, food, or gum onto the pool deck.

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ROBIN DENNANY

AQUATICS DIRECTOR

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