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Fall Recreational and Lap Swimming Hours 

 November 3 - December 7, 2008

 

Child Recreational Swimming
Note: All guest must exit the facility 15 minutes after closing time.

No pre-registration necessary.  An adult over 18 years of age must accompany children under 8 years of age in the water.

 
  Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Splash Pool)
Saturday - Sunday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)

Recreational Diving 
Note: All guest must exit the facility 15 minutes after closing time.

Children under 18 must pass a swim test to use the diving boards.

Saturday

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
 Sunday 11:30 am - 5:00 pm

*Diving board hours subject to change

Lap Swimming

The Santa Monica Swim Center offers two heated outdoor pools – the Splash Pool, a
25-yard, 10-lane all-shallow pool with depths ranging from 2 to 4 feet; and the
Fitness Pool, a 25-yard by 50-meter pool with depths ranging from 6½ to 13 feet. The water temperature for the Splash Pool averages 85 degrees; the water temperature for the Fitness Pool averages 79 degrees. 

Groups or individuals desiring to provide coaching or instruction at the Santa Monica Swim Center must obtain a permit. Private instruction (one-on-one) is not permissible. Permit guidelines and applications can be obtained at the Santa Monica Swim Center.

 

Adult Lap Swim Short Course (25 yards)
Note: All guest must exit the facility 15 minutes after closing time.

 

Monday & Wednesday

5:30 am - 8:00 am (Splash Pool only)
3:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
 
 

Tuesday & Thursday

5:30 am - 8:00 am (Splash Pool only)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
3:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
 

Friday

5:30 am - 8:00 am (Fitness & Splash Pool)

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)

Saturday

7:00 am - 5:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
Sunday 8:00 am -5:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
 

When looking at lane availability keep in mind availability is subject to change due to special events and classes.

Click Here for Winter Swim Lane Availability

 

Adult Lap Swim Long Course (50 meters)
Note: All guest must exit the facility 15 minutes after closing time.

Monday & Wednesday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 am - 8:00 am
Saturday 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Click Here For Lap Swimming Etiquette

 

Recreational & Lap Swim Fees

 

Children

Adult

Senior*/
Student

Family
Weekends**

Resident***

$ 1.00

$ 2.50

$ 1.25

$ 5.00 per day

Resident Pass***

$10.00

$40.00

$20.00

NA

Non-Resident

$ 2.00

$ 5.00

$ 2.50

$10.00 per day

Non-Resident Pass

$20.00

$80.00

$40.00

NA

Swim Pass is good for 20 swims.

  * Senior:  60 years and older

** Family weekends: rate is good for up to two (2) adults and two (2) children 
     per day; additional children admitted at the daily entrance rate.  Must have 
     children to receive this rate.  Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.

*** All Santa Monica residents must show current ID to receive resident rate.

 

Santa Monica Swim Center Pool

 For further inquiries, please call 310.458.8700

 

 

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