EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO POOLS AND SAFE PLACES TO SWIM.
But we know this country has a history of excluding people of color and creating deliberate barriers to swimming due to fear rooted deeply in racism.
Accessible public pools are vital to the health of entire communities.
The Inequity in Swimming Access
- More than one-third (36.8%) of Black adults reported that they do not know how to swim, compared with 15% of all adults. — CDC
- Black children ages 10-14 drown in swimming pools at a rate almost 8 times higher than White children. — CDC
- 79% of children in families with incomes under $50,000 have no or low swimming experience. — USA Swimming
Explore Our Aquatic Resource Map
Our map is regularly updated to reflect the most current aquatic programs and opportunities available. If you know of a program, pool, or run one that should be included, we invite you to share it with us by completing our Aquatic Resource Finder form.
Get Involved
- Check out where your local pools are using DIA’s new National Listing of Local Pools
- Explore the POOL exhibit website to learn more about the history of segregated swimming in America
- Make Waves with Us — Join Diversity In Aquatics Today: Become a member and help build safer, more inclusive aquatic spaces through advocacy, education, and community-driven change.
- Save the Date! HBCU Swim Meet & Water Safety Festival: December 10-13th
Join Our Mission
Join us in our mission to create safer, more inclusive aquatic spaces for everyone. Diversity In Aquatics is dedicated to reducing drowning rates, promoting water safety, and increasing access to aquatic opportunities for underrepresented communities through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
Together, we can make a lasting impact.
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