Paul Nelson Aquatic Center

The Paul Nelson Aquatic Center offers an Olympic-size competition pool, as well as a recreational pool with a fan-shaped zero-depth entryway.

Driving directions: Exit Highway 101 at the Stowell Road ramp, turn west on Stowell, drive about one mile, turn right on Broadway (State Highway 135), drive about half a mile and cross the railroad tracks, turn right on Boone Street, turn left on South McClelland Street. 

Summer Recreation Swim:

Beginning Monday, June 19^th through Friday, August 4^th.

Monday – Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Fall Recreational Swim:

Beginning Saturday, August 5^th through Saturday, October 7^th.

Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Recreation Swim Fees:

• 5 years & under: Free

• 6-17 years of age: $1.50

• 18-64 years of age: $3.00

• 65 years & up: $1.50

Lap Swim

One-hour Reservations

Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lap Swim Fees:

• Adults 18 yrs. & up: $3.00 (R) / $4.00 (NR)

• Youth 16-17 yrs.: $1.50 (R) / $2.50 (NR)

Make a reservation online at www.cityofsantamaria.org/lapswimAdult

Starfish Swim Lessons

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