Gifford Aquatic Center

10/25/2026

10-25-2026
‼️ IMPORTANT BEACH PARK ADVISORY & CLOSURES ‼️🌊

Due to unsafe conditions you may experience beach park closures. Staff are assessing conditions and updates will be provided as they become available.

Current Closures:
❌ Turtle Trail Beach Park
❌ Ambersands Beach Access
❌ Seagrape Trail Beach Access

To report unsafe conditions or concerns please contact our Parks Department at 772-925-5717.

10/21/2026

📍 IG Center | 1590 9th St. SW, Vero Beach
Friday, October 30
6–8 PM
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

10/21/2026

📚💦 SUPPORT OUR MOONSHOT GOAL! 90% LITERACY BY THE END OF 3RD GRADE! 💦📚

Bring your little ones to Gifford Aquatic Center for Books & Bubbles, a fun-filled experience where early literacy meets water play! In partnership with The Learning Alliance, this unique community program brings stories to life through interactive reading, music, movement, and plenty of aquatic fun.

🐠 Storytime in the water
🎶 Music and movement
🎯 Games and open swim
📖 The first 25 families will receive a FREE book!

📅 When: 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month
⏰ Time: 1–2 PM
👶 Ages: Birth–5 years
📍 Where: Gifford Aquatic Center
4895 43rd Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32967

Please note: Regular admission fees apply to all attendees.

Make reading part of your little one's next aquatic adventure! Join us for a wonderful opportunity to build early literacy skills, encourage learning through play, and make lasting family memories. 🌊📖

10/15/2026

📚💦 WHERE READING MAKES A SPLASH! 💦📚

Bring storytime to the water with Books & Bubbles at Gifford Aquatic Center! In collaboration with The Learning Alliance, this community literacy and swim event combines early learning, movement, and water fun to inspire a lifelong love of reading.

🐠 Storytime in the water
🎶 Music and movement
🎯 Games and open swim
📖 The first 25 families will receive a FREE book!

📅 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month
⏰ 1–2 PM
👶 Ages birth–5 years

📍 Gifford Aquatic Center
4895 43rd Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32967

Please note: Regular admission fees apply to all attendees.

Make a splash, enjoy a story, and create lasting memories with your little ones! 🌊📖

10/14/2026

💦 We’re halfway through October, but there’s still time to make a splash with Aqua Fit! 💪

Join us tomorrow at North County Aquatic Center from 10–11 AM or Friday at Gifford Aquatic Center from 10:15–11:15 AM for a low-impact, full-body workout featuring cardio, strength, and core exercises.

💧 Just $5 per class! Floats and weights are included, so come ready to move, build strength, and make a splash!

📍 North County Aquatic Center: 9450 County Road 512, Sebastian
📍 Gifford Aquatic Center: 4895 43rd Ave, Vero Beach

📞 Questions? Call (772) 226-1752.

10/08/2026

Join us at the IG Center tomorrow 10/9/2026 at 10:30am for this community forum!

Have you registered for this informative Community Forum? You still have time to register for the session that works best for you and your family.
https://forms.gle/PdaMC54nBzaPRNNw5

Indian River County Emergency Services Department Indian River County Main Library Indian River County Fairgrounds Indian River County IG Center Indian River County

10/07/2026

👻 CALLING ALL GHOULS, GOBLINS & GOOD NEIGHBORS! 🎃

North County Aquatic Center is turning the parking lot into a spooktacular Trunk or Treat, and we want YOU to be part of the fun! 🕸️🦇

🚗 HOST A TRUNK at NCAC's Sebastian Scream Trunk or Treat!
Deck out your trunk, load up on candy, and help us create a night of Halloween magic for the whole community. Families, businesses, clubs, and neighbors are all welcome to join in!

📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ Trunk Setup | 5:00 PM
📍 North County Aquatic Center
9450 County Road 512 Sebastian, FL 32958
📞 Call 772-226-1752 for more info

Click the following link to register as a trunk!

https://secure.rec1.com/FL/indian-river-county-fl/catalog/index/91b978172e1eb648d071bed4baf6b2a4?filter=c2VhcmNoPXRydW5r

This frightfully fun event is happening in tandem with the Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail, so expect a packed night of thrills, chills, and community spirit! 🚂💨

👉 For details on the full Sebastian Scream event, visit https://www.sebastianscream.com/

Grab your best costume, get creative with your decorations, and join us for a night to remember. Don't be scared, sign up today! 💀🍬

10/06/2026

🚨 ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT TO COMPLETE YOUR SWIM TEST! 🛟

Ready to turn your swimming skills into a career? The Indian River County Parks & Recreation Lifeguard Certification Class is coming up October 13–17, but you must successfully complete your swim test before registering for the class!

Participants must be at least 15 and meet the required swim, tread-water, and brick-retrieval standards.

💰 Class Fee: $250 — may be reduced to $0
💼 Job opportunities starting at $16.38/hour
📞 Call 772-226-1752 to schedule your swim test

⏰ Don’t wait—only 5 days remain to complete your swim test! Dive into an opportunity to become a certified lifeguard and join the Indian River County Aquatics team!

09/30/2026

🌊 Ready to make a splash in a rewarding career? 🌊

Indian River County Parks, Recreation & Conservation is hosting an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class this October, and we'd love for you to join us!

🏊 Earn your certification in Lifeguarding with deep water and emergency oxygen, the credential required to apply for Indian River County Aquatic Lifeguard openings.

💰 Class fee: $250, but it can be reduced to $0!
💵 Job opportunities starting at $16.38/hr

📅 Class Schedule (attendance required at all sessions):

Tue, Oct 13: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Wed, Oct 14: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Thu, Oct 15: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Fri, Oct 16: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Sat, Oct 17: 9:00am – 5:00pm

✅ Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 15 and pass a swim test (150 yd swim, 2 min treading water, and a 10lb brick retrieval).

📞 How to register: Call 772-226-1752 to schedule your swim test. After a successful test, you can register for the class!

Part-time positions are available to apply for at indianriver.gov/services/human_resources. Scan the QR code on our flyer for more info!

Tag a friend who'd make a great lifeguard! 👇

09/23/2026

🏊 Last-Minute Opportunity! Swim Tests Still Available Today & Tomorrow for Water Safety Instructor Certification

What a great day at North County Aquatic Center yesterday! 🌊 We kicked off registration and swim tests for the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification, and it was inspiring to see these caring individuals show up with real passion for teaching water safety. Every certified instructor helps make our community a safer place around the water, and we can't wait to see this group in action! 💙

⏰ There's still time to join us! If you missed yesterday's swim test, you have a last-minute opportunity, but you must schedule for today or tomorrow.

📞 Contact the Aquatics Team at Gifford Aquatic Center to schedule your swim test: (772) 226-1175

📚 Course Schedule:
Tue. 9/29 | 9:30a-2:30p | GAC
Tue. 10/6 | 9:30a-2:30p | GAC
Tue. 10/13 | 9:30a-5:30p | NCAC
Tue. 10/20 | 9:30a-5:30p | NCAC

💲 Cost: $325
🎓 Scholarships are available to help subsidize the cost! Ask the Aquatics Team for details when you call.
🎂 Minimum Age: 15

📍 GAC: 4895 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967
📍 NCAC: 9450 CR512, Sebastian, FL 32958

Ready to become a water safety instructor? Call today (772) 226-1175! 🏊‍♀️