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Aquatic & Family Center

Facility Rentals

Treat your child to a birthday party, celebrate a sport season with the team, or schedule a swim day for a group just for the fun of it! The pool and/or gym are available for rentals.

To inquire about dates, please call the Aquatic Center office after 4pm on weekdays, or weekends from 10am to 4pm, 413-587-1046.

Pool Parties

Every party reservation includes shared use of the open swim side of the pool for 1 1/4 hours with lifeguard supervision in the pool, and a room with chairs and tables for party festivities following use of the pool.

Each child will receive a gift bag w/ child-size goggles and a free swim pass. Max. 15 participants. $5 for each additional child up to 20*.


Party Dates & Times:
Fridays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fridays are not available from the end of November through February

Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Aquatic & Family Center

Fee: $85 / $95 / $105

Fees listed in the order of AFC Member / Non-Member Resident / Non-Member, Non-Resident
This includes a non-refundable $20 administration fee.

All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Please contact the Aquatics Director for information on pool rentals for more than 20 people.

Registrations accepted at the AFC at JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Rd., Florence, MA
Mon.-Fri. 4:00-8:00pm, Sat. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & and Sun. 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
413-587-1046 www.northamptonma.gov/recreation

The group has shared use of the “open swim side” of the pool and diving board for fun and games for 1 and 1/4 hours upon arrival.
The last 45 minutes is reserved for the party room.
At least two adults must accompany the group and must be present at all times. Adults must accompany children to rest rooms and from pool to party room. Access to the remainder of the building is prohibited.
The group must provide their own food, utensils and paper products. No glass is allowed and we discourage crumbly foods such as chips and pretzels. Pizza, cake, ice cream and soda are acceptable and must be kept in the party room only. A refrigerator is available for necessary items. Each group is responsible for providing their own entertainment during the party room time.
Inflatable flotation devices are NOT allowed. Outside toys need to be approved by the lifeguard.
You are responsible for your own supervision at this time.
Non-swimmers & children 5 yrs and younger must be accompanied in the water by a supervising adult. Children wishing to swim in the deep end/go off the diving board must pass a swim test (demonstrate swimming one length of the pool for the lifeguard).
Adults may arrive 1/2 hour prior to party to set up the room.
Pool rentals may be available for larger groups upon request.

Fridays are not available from the end of November through February.

Click here for Registration Form

Printable Pool Party Invitation