Lap Swim

8 Yr Olds - Adults

Lap swimming is an outstanding cardio and strength training workout! It minimizes the strain on your bones and joints while effectively burning a significant amount of calories!

Zeeland Recreation Pools will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, July 28 through Saturday, August 9. During this time, many aquatics programs will be relocated to the Zeeland West High School Natatorium. However, both the ZRec Pools and the ZW Natatorium will be closed on Mon, July 28. ZW Natatorium aquatics calendars begin on Tue, Aug 29. You'll find the detailed calendar for July 29–August 9 below, along with all other summer aquatics schedules. We appreciate your flexibility!



  • CLICK HERE to reserve a lap swim time slot

  • Online Only: Reserving a spot in a lap swim time slot may only be done online

  • Is a Reservation Required? No, but it is recommended if you want to guarantee your spot in a time slot that may fill up

  • 24 Hours in Advance: Reservation opens 24 hours prior to the start of the Lap Swim time slot

  • No-Show/Cancelation:

    • If you reserved a lap swim time slot but no longer can attend, call our front desk (616-748-3230) or stop in our office to remove yourself from that time slot

    • If you reserve a spot for a time slot, your spot is reserved up to five minutes after the time slot has started

    • If you're more than five minutes late and/or don't show up, you'll be considered a “no show”, your account will be charged $8 and your spot may be given to someone else

  • Don't Have an Online Account? Set one up HERE


  • Fitness Memberships: Prices vary. Learn more HERE.
  • Punch Card: $5 Per Punch. Learn more HERE.
  • Drop-In: $8

100 Mile Swim Club

8 Yr Olds-Adults

Want to get in great shape? Become a part of the Zeeland Recreation “100 Mile Swim Club” by swimming 100 miles in 12 months! Participants will keep track of your miles after each lap swim or water fitness workout on the tracking sheet that will be located on our pool deck at Zeeland Recreation pools. You’ll then be able to follow your progress through our monthly postings. If you hit your goal you will not only be feeling and looking great, but you’ll also receive a Zeeland Recreation towel and a 100-Mile Club decal sticker to show off your achievement! Start any time of the year! Simply stop in our fitness center to get started! All swim styles and techniques are welcome. 

  • Register Here
  • Aquatics Calendars: Until July 26 - @ Zeeland Rec
  • Aquatics Calendars: July 29-Aug 9 - @ ZWHS Natatorium
  • Aquatics Calendars: Aug 11-30 - @ Zeeland Rec
  • Cost: $13
  • When Can I Start? Any time of year! Simply stop in our fitness center to get started! 
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation Pools
  • Distance Guidelines:
    • 100 miles = 165,000 yards or 3,300 laps
    • 1 mile + 1,650 yards, 66 lengths or 33 laps
    • Length = One end of the pool to the other end (25 yards)
    • Lap = Down and back (50 yards)
    • 2 miles a week = 100 miles in 50 weeks
    • 3 miles a week = 100 miles in 33 weeks
    • 1 mile a day x 5 days a week = 100 miles in 20 weeks