WELCOME TO PANAMA CITY BEACH!

Panama City Beach Aquatic Center is located on the campus of Frank Brown Park in the heart of the Coastal Panhandle and a short 1.5 miles to the sugary white sand beaches of the Gulf. Surrounded by 169 acres of fields, lakes, trials, playgrounds, and pavilions, the Aquatic Center offers year-round aquatic training and event opportunities in our heated and cooled 50-meter pool and seasonal fun in our recently renovated 5,000 square foot Kid’s Splash Pool!

In addition to the 50-meter pool, the Aquatic facility boosts a number of amenities to enhance your experience:

• Flexible practice schedules based on availability; priority consideration is offered to returning Teams
• Ample parking, including bus parking
• Large, climate controlled, well-appointed locker rooms
• Plenty of grass, fields, and deck space for dry land training and equipment
• An indoor classroom perfect for conducting video analysis, meetings, or meals on the go
• 10 starting blocks
• Water depths from 4-12 feet
• 2 one-meter springboard diving boards
• Short course and long course capability, based on availability

RESOURCES to plan your trip!

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

Airport Code: ECP – 17 miles to Panama City Beach

Daily service with American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United

Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Airport

Airport Code: VPS – 56 miles to Panama City Beach 

Service with Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and Sun Country Airlines

Pensacola International Airport

Airport Code: PNS – 119 miles to Panama City Beach 

Service with American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Silver Airways, Southwest, Spirit, and United

For lodging and local transportation options, contact the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce, (850) 235-1159

 VISITING TEAMS

Each year, Panama City Beach Aquatic Center welcomes teams from all over North America to train and enjoy our unique landscape and subtropical climate here in the Florida Panhandle! Schedules are typically available up to 12 months, or more, in advance of your proposed training dates and Teams are encouraged to secure your space early.

For Teams interested in partnering with local organizations for Community Projects or if your Coaches and/or swimmers would like to offer the local Community specialized clinics or meet and greet opportunities, let us know!  We love cooperative learning!

TRAINING FEES*

*Valid through September 30, 2024

*Final rates and fees can only be confirmed with a completed and approved contract.

Commonly Asked Questions

How soon can my Team reserve space?

Up to a year in advance, sometimes longer! Returning Teams are afforded priority consideration, then it’s first come first serve depending on availability.

My Team has divers, can they practice at the same time as our swimmers?

Typically, yes. However, there are certain circumstances where our two springboards are shared between Teams with advanced notice and agreement.

Can our Team leave our equipment at the facility between practices?

The Aquatic Center has limited storage so Teams must pack in and pack out their gear with each practice.

If my Team has a ‘penciled in’ reservation, we can we expect a contract for review?

Due to unavoidable changes in Coaches and staffing year to year, Teams that have penciled in reservations receive contracts no later than August 31to ensure the current Coaching staff has the opportunity to make changes.

When is payment due for our Team’s reservation?

Winter training Teams submit completed contracts and payment in full no later than November 1^st. Teams without finalization by November 1^st may be removed from the schedule. For Teams practicing in other parts of the year, contract finalization and payment in full must be received no later than 60 days prior to your reservation.

What if I want to schedule my Team for training in less than 60 days?

Late reservations are subject to space and staff availability but let’s try to make it work!