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Paul Nelson Aquatic Center
- Address:615 S. McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454 - Phone:(805) 925-0951 ext. 2260
- Capacity:100 +
Categories:- Community Center
- Address:615 S. McClelland Street
The Paul Nelson Aquatic Center is a premier year-round aquatic facility offering a range of aquatic amenities including an Olympic-size competition pool, recreational pool with a zero-depth entryway, adult lap swim, aquatic fitness programs, swim lessons for all ages, public recreation swim, and various community-oriented activities.
Recreation Swim
RECREATION SWIM HAS ENDED FOR THE YEAR AND WILL RESUME JUNE 2026
Recreation Swim Fees:
• 5 years & under: Free (with paying adult)
• 6-17 years of age: $1.50
• 18-64 years of age: $3.00
• 65 years & up: $1.50
Adult Lap Swim (16 yrs. & up)
One-Hour Reservations
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (*with last entry at 5:00PM)
Lap Swim Fees:
• Adults 18 yrs. & up: $3.00 (R) / $4.00 (NR)
• Youth 16-17 yrs.: $1.50 (R) / $2.50 (NR
Online reservation required. Click to make a reservation for adult lap swim
Swim lessons are enjoyable for all skill levels, with
several class options available. Each class runs for 35
minutes over 9 days—week 1 from Monday to Friday,
and week 2 from Monday to Thursday. Registration
opens at 8:00 AM on the third Monday of each month.
Spring Lessons: April-May
Evening Sessions: 4:00-7:35 PM
Summer Lessons: June-August
Morning Sessions: 8:30 AM-12:05 PM
Evening Sessions: 4:00-7:35 PM
Fall Lessons: August–October
Evening Sessions Only: 4:30-6:35 PM
Evening Sessions Only: 4:30-6:35 PM
For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (805) 925-0951 extension 2260.