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.
2026 Recreation Swim Schedule
Spring Break Recreation Swim:
April 6 – April 10| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
ONLY: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Summer Recreation Swim Schedule:
June 15 – August 9, 2026
Monday – Friday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Weekend Recreation Swim:
August 15 – September 27, 2026
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
October 4 – November 1, 2026
Sundays Only: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
No Recreation Swim On
- July 10–12
- August 1
- October 11
Free Swim Days
- June 21: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- August 9: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Labor Day (September 7): 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- November 1: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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)
1-Hour Reservations
Monday-Friday|8:00 AM-6:00 PM (*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
Lap Swim Passes (Now Available)
- 15-Entry Pass
- 30-Entry Pass
Purchase online:
Click here to purchase pass
Swim lessons are enjoyable for all skill levels, with
several class options available. Each class runs for 40
minutes, Monday- Friday, for five consecutive days. Registration
opens at 9:00 AM on the third Monday of each month for the upcoming session.
Spring Lessons: April 13-May 29
Evening Sessions: 4:30-7:25 PM
Summer Lessons: June 15-August 7
Morning Sessions: 8:30 AM-12:10 PM
Evening Sessions: 3:45 PM-7:25 PM
Fall Lessons: August 17–September 25
Evening Sessions Only: 4:30-7:25 PM
For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (805) 925-0951 extension 2260.