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The Indian River County Recreation Department provides, operates and publicizes recreational programs and facilities for County residents and visitors of all ages and backgrounds. During the 2002 - 2003 fiocal year, the North County Aquatic Center began operations . The $ 5 . 8 million state of the art facility, located in Sebastian , features a 968 , 000 gallon competition pool with eight full lanes, a heated diving well with one and three meter diving boards, a heated zero depth recreational activity pool , two water sl ides and three interactive play features. The North County Aquatic Center contains 45 , 000 square feet of surrounding deck space to accommodate the public, spectators and competitive events for public recreational swimming , water play, competitive swim meets, rentals and special events. The North County Aquatic Center was funded by the local option one - cent sales tax. The North County Aquatic Center now complements the Gifford Aquatic Center. Located in the Southern half of Indian River County adjacent to the Gifford Youth Activities Center, the Gifford Aquatic Center was completed and opened to the public in August 2001 . This project was the result of a comprehensive needs assessment conducted by Indian River Community College . The $ 1 . 8 million aquatic center was funded by public tax dollars, private groups and individual donors and features a 180, 000 gallon heated , six lane, zero entry seventy five by one hundred ten foot pool . The entry is graded for wheelchair accessibility with a depth ranging from zero to five feet . An interactive children 'o water playground with water jets, foam geyser, shower tunnel and water drop features provide fun and enjoyment for almost 100 children . Fossils from Morocco, some of them 380 million years old , are imbedded in the building 's walls. Twelve sculptures of inspiring human forms, ranging in size from six to twenty- eight feet tall decorate the grounds. Indian River County served as host for the annual Florida High School Athletic Association ( F5HAA ) Swimming and Diving State Finals at the North County Aquatic Center. This is the premier event in high school swimming in the state of Florida . The swim meet consisted of 293 teams with over 2500 athletes and 4000 volunteers. Almost 4500 spectators attended the meet, which generated nearly $1 million in economic impact for Indian River County. Dy hooting thio event, the North County Aquatic Center has established itself ao a leading competition and practice facility statewide . Both the North County Aquatic Center and Gifford Aquatic Center provide a wide variety of programs for both children and adults alike . Parent Tot Swim io an excellent way for parents to help their children learn the fundamentals of swimming by increasing their flexibility, coordination and strength through basic swimming skills. Pre - ochool and youth swim lessons are offered with different levels of training baoed upon individual water experience . Aquanautics offers fun and fitness in the water. The claws io designed to strengthen and firm muscles, improve cardio - reopiratory function , balance and coordination all while Oct to music . The Junior Lifeguard Program is offered to young adults ages 12 - 17. It teaches safety in and around the water along with the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard by building self- confidence and preparing interested youth for work as a lifeguard .