If your looking for an Olympic size competition pool in the Keys this is probably the only one of its kind. Not only is it most likely the only 50 meter pool it's newer and fabulous. The complex is located off the water.
The entrance is at MM 87 and is marked Founders Park. Stop at the gate to pay an entrance fee. Go through the park to parking right outside the door. The lot is spacious with overflow. The area was clean.
The Ron Levy Aquatic Center is a public pool available daily for residents at $3 and non residents $11. The name sake was the Vice Mayor of Islamorada in 2001. Enter through the building. There is a small locker room available.
The long course 50 meter eight lane outdoor pool built in 2001 is a beauty. The pool can easily adjust to short course accommodating eight lanes, The pool is kept heated to 82°. There are two 1M and two 3M diving boards.
I have been here several times with my son who is a competitive swimmer. He has trained with Gary Hall's Race Club which continues to operate out of the Ron Levy Aquatic Center. A cool factor is that several of the USA Men's 2008 Olympic team trained here under the direction of Michigan coach Mike Bottom.
If your fortunate enough to enjoy this swimming pool complex consider yourself fortunate. read more