We’re Investing in Your Experience

The Buckner Fitness Center Pool will be closed during the month of October for annual maintenance. This essential work helps us maintain a safe, clean, and high-quality aquatic center for our community. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

📢 Stay Updated: Join Our New Pool Alert System!

We are excited to launch a new, automated texting system to keep you instantly informed about pool closures, schedule adjustments, or status changes at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER).

Depending on which facilities you frequent, you can subscribe to one, two, or all three of our pools.

📲 How to Subscribe

To opt-in and receive real-time updates directly on your mobile device, simply text the keyword associated with your preferred pool to our dedicated number:

Text JOIN BUCKNER, JOIN ELMENDORF, or JOIN POLAR to 907-673-9568 to receive updates on the pools.

Buckner Fitness Center Pool

The Buckner Fitness Center Pool is a 6-lane, 25-yard indoor swimming pool with a hot tub and a climbing wall. The facility hosts a variety of programs such as swim lessons, special events, lifeguard certification, active duty swim lessons, masters swim, and open swim opportunities!

SWIM. TRAIN. PLAY.

Something for every swimmer.

Whether you’re getting in your laps, training for duty, learning to swim, or just looking to have some fun, Buckner Fitness Center Pool offers year-round indoor swimming at JBER.

6-Lane Pool

25-yard pool for lap swimming, training and recreation.

Climbing Wall

Add a little adventure to your pool day.

Hot Tub

Relax and recover after your workout.

services

Services, schedules and availability may vary. Please contact the pool for complete details or check out our upcoming events.

Swimming

Lap & recreational swimming

Swim Lessons

Group & Active Duty lessons

Water Aerobics

Low-impact aquatic fitness

Certifications

Red Cross training & certification

Climbing Wall

Challenge yourself in the pool

Military Training

Pool reservations for unit training

Hot Tub

Relax and recover after your workout.

SWIM LESSONS

Active Duty Swim Lessons

FREE

Contact us to learn more: 907.384.1308

RED CROSS CERTIFICATIONS

Lifeguard • CPR/AED • WSI • Instructor Courses • First Aid

Courses from $50–$450

Events

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