Oakdale Park
1019 NE Barnard St.      P.O. Box 548            Glen Rose, Texas   76043         254-897-2321

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Built in 1925 (in fact, dug using a team of mules), this pool holds over 300,000 gallons of water!  Providing endless hours of fun and entertainment for several generations, the Oakdale Plunge is one-of-a-kind swimming pool.  Trained lifeguards are always on duty. 

Season:  First weekend in May through Labor Day.

Rates:  2009 rates are $5.50 per person ($5.08 + tax)  ages 3 and up.  Children 2 and under are free but must be accompanied in the water by a paid adult. All persons not potty-trained must wear a swim diaper.  On Monday-Thursdays (excluding holidays), we offer a swim special for those who are paid overnight campers at Oakdale Park.

Pool hours:  Daily 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Group rates:  Special rates are provided for youth groups of 20 or more:   day care centers, church groups, scout groups, ball teams, school groups.

Swim lessons:  Red Cross lessons are taught by certified instructors during June and July.  The one-week sessions are held in the mornings. Parents and grandparents, consider camping with us while your young ones learn to swim! 

2009 Swim Lessons

Each year over 100 children take swim lessons with us at Oakdale Park. The pool is a perfect place to learn to swim. The pool provides a large area where children are able to touch the bottom and feel safe while they learn to swim. Scott has taught Red Cross lessons for over 25 years; he incorporates water safety into the lessons.

June 8 - June 12:
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Level 3 - Stroke Readiness (Minimum age - 8 years)
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Level 1 and 2 - Introduction to Water Skills & Fundamental Water Skills (Minimum age - 6 years)

June 22 - June 26:
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Level 4  Stroke Improvement
                                                 & Level 5 - Stroke Refinement

July 6 - 10:
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Level 1 and 2 - Introduction to Water Skills & Fundamental Water Skills (Minimum age - 6 years)

July 20 - 24:
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Level 3 - Stroke Readiness (Minimum age - 8 years)
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Level 1 and 2 - Introduction to Water Skills & Fundamental Water Skills (Minimum age - 6 years)

Oakdale Park swim lessons are held in the mornings prior to the pool's daily opening at 10:00 a.m.  Each session includes 5 lessons: Monday – Friday.  Cost of the lessons is a $35.00 pool use fee   Persons having a season swim pass to Oakdale will receive one set of lessons, paying only a $5 administrative fee.  Minimum age for group lessons is 4 years old.  Instructors are Scott and Judy May.  Phone 897-2321 for class information. 

 Note: Level I - First class for 6 year old students.
Level II - 7+ years who can prone glide, bob, back float and has a Level I card.
Level III - 7+ years who can swim the American crawl 25 yards, comfortable in deep water, and has a Level II card.
Level IV - Can swim the elementary backstroke, back crawl, front crawl, tread water, and has a Level III card.
Level V - Can swim the breaststroke, sidestroke, dive into deep water, knows rescue breathing, and has a Level IV card.