Donald C. Baldwin Community Pool

Donald C. Baldwin Community Pool Donald C. Baldwin Community Pool is the only pool in Ludington. Swimmers of all ages compete against children of same age.

It is utilized by community members for exercise and students for various swim teams and swim lessons. Our swim lesson program teaches children from age 6 months to adults how to be safe in and around water. With Lake Michigan and an abundance of inland lakes and rivers our children need to be educated in the dangers and enjoyment of water. Recreation swim team competes twice a year with registrat

ions in November for winter season and April for summer season. Swimmers must be able to swim one length to participate. Our high school girls team trains in our pool August through November and the middle school and boys swim teams train November through February. Age level swim lessons are available in February through April and we also offer a summer program. Their are private fitness training and private lesson during various times all year. Water aerobics also is an important part of our community programing. This exercise opportunity is offered February through November. We also offer lifeguarding classes during the summer. As you can see our six-lane pool is very busy and an important part of our community health and fitness.

09/02/2026

We have some good and bad news- the good news is the flooring company is coming to fix the locker room floors this week! The bad news is- we have to close for the remainder of the week to keep locker-rooms dry and areas clear so the crew can fix it.

Should things go smoothly🤞, we will be back open on 9/8/26.

Our wonderful staff cleaned out the locker rooms and the amazing janitorial staff cleaned everything for us! These bags ...
08/18/2026

Our wonderful staff cleaned out the locker rooms and the amazing janitorial staff cleaned everything for us! These bags of lost items are on the pool deck to be claimed! All items not claimed by August 24th will be donated to Goodwill.

⚡ Why do we clear an INDOOR pool for lightning?It’s a question we get often and this is a good example of why! Even thou...
08/12/2026

⚡ Why do we clear an INDOOR pool for lightning?

It’s a question we get often and this is a good example of why!

Even though our pool is inside, the building and pool are connected to electrical grounding and bonding systems. A nearby lightning strike can travel through the ground and electrical systems and create dangerous electrical currents or voltage differences in and around a pool.

This is a great reminder that lightning doesn’t have to directly strike a building to pose a risk. ⚡

That’s why, when lightning is detected nearby, we clear the pool and wait until conditions are safe before allowing swimmers back, following MHSAA guidelines to determine.

We know it can be frustrating to have a swim interrupted when you’re safely inside, but we hope this helps!

💦 Water Aerobics is back! 💦Join us Mondays & Wednesdays, September 21–October 28, from 6–7 PM at the Donald C. Baldwin C...
08/10/2026

💦 Water Aerobics is back! 💦

Join us Mondays & Wednesdays, September 21–October 28, from 6–7 PM at the Donald C. Baldwin Community Pool!

💲 Cost: $120

Ready to join us? Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/pae998dFmWBRj9hU8

Questions? Contact instructor Deb Follrath at 231-690-3527.

🏊 SWIM LESSON OPENINGS 🏊 Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis via message to Instructor, Vicki LaBel...
07/10/2026

🏊 SWIM LESSON OPENINGS 🏊

Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis via message to Instructor, Vicki LaBelle: [email protected]

Level One Swim Class (3 openings - July 13-16 Short Session):
When: Monday-Thursday, July 13-16 from 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Cost: $80 for four (4) 30-minute lessons.
Description: Age 5 and up. Child should be comfortable in the water without a parent. Non-swimmers are ok. Core skills we will work on include floating and kicking on their back and front, basic stroke mechanics, submerging, breath control, lifejacket and water safety.

Parent/Child Intro to Swim Class (5 openings - July 20-30 Regular Session):
When: Monday-Thursday, July 20-23 & July 27-30 from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Cost: $160 for eight (8) 30-minute lessons.
Description: Child age should range between 6 mos-3 years old. The Parent will accompany the child in the water. Swim diapers are required for children who are not potty-trained.

07/07/2026

We will be hosing a lifeguarding class July 24th and 25th 10am-3pm. Please reach out if you’re interested!

06/30/2026

The gym floor has been completed which means we are back to normal pool entrance! Thanks for being flexible😊

06/29/2026

In the event of a thunderstorm, the pool must be cleared for 30 minutes from the last lightening strike.

06/27/2026

Just a reminder, there is NO lap swim 6/27/26 due to a home rec swim meet. Come cheer on our future Oriole Swimmers!

06/18/2026

The pool is back up to a great temperature, 82°! We are excited to have you back in the pool! Our neighbors across the hallway are getting a new floor so for this week and next, please use door #38, at the end of the pool hallway, to enter and exit the pool. Signs are posted for assistance😊

Address

706 E Tinkham Avenue
Ludington, MI
49431

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7:30am
Tuesday 6am - 7:30am
Wednesday 6am - 7:30am
Friday 6am - 7:30am
Saturday 9am - 12pm
12pm - 2pm

Telephone

+12318455017

Website

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