Aquatic Center

The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center recently opened to the public following completion of its largest renovation project to date. This venue, located on the beach barrier island, is home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame and an iconic 27-meter dive tower. These improvements continue the legacy and tradition of Fort Lauderdale as a leader and pioneer among aquatics centers that began in 1928 when the City built the first Olympic-size swimming pool in Florida. Since that time, the City has celebrated 10 world records and hosted countless events and champions.

Under a total cost of approximately $47 million, the City was able to include the following elements and features in the renovation project:

• New 27-meter dive tower with multiple diving platforms and springboards
• New 50-meter competition pool and refurbished 50-meter training pool
• New spa
• New filtration system, pumps, and chlorination systems
• New stadium lighting
• New amenity viewing decks
• Two LED video scoreboards
• Omega Swiss timing/scoring system
• Grandstands with capacity for more than 1,500 spectators
• New locker rooms and a weight room
• New main entry plaza, bathrooms, concessions, ticket office, and meeting rooms
• Parking and drainage improvements

Neighbors and visitors can access the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center at 501 Seabreeze Boulevard seven days a week to use the lap pools and diving tower levels up to 3-meters.

In September 2023, the City Commission approved a project that includes the construction, maintenance, and operation of east and west buildings at the International Swimming Hall of Fame Complex. The east building will include a welcome center, retail and office space, a rooftop terrace, and more amenities. The west building will house an ISHOF museum, aquarium, teaching pool, dryland training, diving grandstand seating, parking event and office space, a rooftop restaurant, and more. The project also calls for a proposed Ocean Rescue building, seawall improvements, and a promenade. The overall project would be constructed in phases, with the first phase including the seawall improvements, infrastructure, and Ocean Rescue facility.