Mission

Our Mission Statement

To provide a world-class aquatic facility that offers recreation, educational programming, and contributes to the economic growth of Kingsport.

Dive into the Kingsport Aquatic Center

The state-of-the-art Kingsport Aquatic Center is unlike any other attraction in the region. We’re more than your simple neighborhood pool and more than a recreational facility, too. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer, an avid water aerobicizer, or you’re just looking to have some fun at the waterpark—we’ve got something for you at the KAC.

Our facilities and programming are designed to help our community have fun while they stay fit. Swimming is great exercise for all ages and abilities, and it’s a perfect way to have fun with family and friends.

Our 46,000 square-foot indoor area is open year-round with hours of operation that can accommodate just about any schedule you might have. Our indoor facility features three multipurpose, indoor pools that are specially designed for recreation and instruction. The KAC is home to the region’s only indoor Olympic-size swimming pool, the Competition Pool.

Each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the KAC opens its outdoor facility. Our outdoor waterpark features two waterslides, a water playground, and the ever popular 900-foot lazy river. If you’re looking for affordable summer fun for the whole family, look no further than the KAC.

Our year-round programs makes it easy to get in the pool and get moving, no matter your age or ability. Don’t know how to swim? Don’t worry—we’ll teach you.

Stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter on our homepage. And if you really fall in love with our world-class facilities, think about becoming a member at the KAC!

Closure

The Kingsport Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for infrastructure upgrades and guest improvements – a project aimed to secure the long-term future success of the facility.

All pools will be closed during this shutdown, except for the Outdoor Lap Pool. Locker rooms will not be available during the shutdown.

The Outdoor Lap Pool hours can be found on our Hours page.

Southern Watershapes Inc., will be performing this improvement project for the city, which will include the following:

  • Five pools will receive new plaster, updated tile, edge treatments, guttering improvements and new filtration components.
  • Pump room upgrades will include replacement and updates to chlorine lines and related mechanical components.
  • All main drains throughout the facility will receive new compliant drain covers.
  • Indoor slide will receive a new gel coat finish and updated structural paint.
  • Indoor splash pad spray features will receive updates and improvements.
  • Outdoor leisure pool and play structure will receive updated paint and new plexiglass components.

The KAC plans to reopen the facility in January. A reopening update will be provided to the public in December.

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