Aquatics
FMWR operates five aquatic facilities on Fort Benning, one year-round, three seasonal, and one reserved for training. We offer a number of classes and programs throughout the year. Course times, dates, and locations vary. See listings in the fitness centers. Courses include swim lessons, lifeguarding certification, WSI certification, senior swim, water aerobics, physical therapy and military training.
Smith Fitness Center Pool
This facility features a three lane, 100,000 gallon pool that is 25 meters long and reserved mostly for lap swimming. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, aqua aerobics classes are conducted here. The Smith pool complex also has a 40,000 gallon recreational pool with mushroom and bubblers for recreational use, except during scheduled senior swim and swim lessons. A 2,000 gallon hot tub is available during all hours.
Hours:
Weekdays: 5:30am-9pm
Weekends and holidays: 7am-5pm
Training holidays: 5:30am-5pm
Senior Swim: Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-11am
Adult & Parent/Tot Swim Lessons: 10am-11:30am
MWR Outdoor Pool
This is a 250,000 gallon L-shaped pool with a 2,000 gallon baby pool. It has three 25 yard lap lanes. The remainder is used for recreational swimming.
Hours:
Open May 29-August 1. Open weekends only May 15-May 28, August 1-September 6.
Seven days a week: 12pm-8pm
Swim Lessons: weekdays, 8am-12pm (closed for general admission during lessons)
For more information on swim lessons, call SKIES at 706-545-2079 or 706-545-0522.
Briant Wells Indoor Pool
This 25 meter lap lane pool is open for lap swimming during fall, winter and spring. Open during the summer for military training only. Reserve through your unit training office (S-3 in most cases). All training is scheduled online in the BASE 4D system. For more information, call 706-604-0981 or e-mail the Aquatics director.
Hours:
Weekdays: 5:30am-8am & 11:30am-1pm (lap swim only)
Kelley Hill Outdoor Pool
600,000 gallon olympic size pool. Half the pool is roped off for 3 x 50m laps lanes for lap swimming, the other half is used for recreation swim at all times. Pool has a 6' x 12' rock climbing wall and a 1m diving board.
Hours:
Open Summer Season Only
Monday & Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:5:30am - 8pm (closed to the public Thursdays for military training)
Weekends: 12pm - 8pm
Carey Outdoor Pool
We're adding the final touches to renovations on the 600,000 gallon, Olympic-size pool on Main Post. It is located behind TIC Credit Union and MWR headquarters on Eckel Avenue. The "new" facility includes a 5,000 gallon kiddy pool and splash area, featuring a helicopter, and an expanded sun-bathing patio.
