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East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex

International Swimming Hall of Fame 501 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954-828-4580
Fax: 954-468-1582

The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex is a City of Fort Lauderdale Department of Business Enterprises facility, home to Fort Lauderdale Aquatics, the Jack Nelson Swim School, the Fort Lauderdale Dive Team, and the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

It is located close to Las Olas Boulevard.

Fort Lauderdale's competitive swimming heritage dates back to the grand opening of the Casino Pool on January 29, 1928. As the first pool of Olympic size (50m x 20m) in Florida, it remained at the forefront of the swimming scene for nearly half a century and consequently witnessed a great deal of American swimming history.

The Casino Pool (1928-1966) was home to the nation's top swimmers for decades, including Katherine Rawls, Fort Lauderdale's first celebrity of sport and international athletic ambassador.

Since 1965, when the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex opened its doors, the complex has witnessed ten world records while serving as host to hundreds of national and international meets.

It hosts the Fort Lauderdale Aquatics adult swim team, and the Jack Nelson Swim School who provide tuition for teens, children and babies.

How to get to Las Olas Boulevard:

From I-95:

Take the Broward Boulevard exit east to SE 3rd Avenue.

Make a right (south) onto SE 3rd Ave. and proceed to 2nd light. (Las Olas Blvd)
Make a left (east) onto Las Olas Blvd.

From US1:

Take Broward Boulevard west to SE 3rd Ave.

Turn left on SE 3rd and continue south to Las Olas Blvd (2nd light)

Turn left (east) onto Las Olas Blvd.