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Aquatics Center
The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex has the only year-round public pool in South Lake Tahoe. This six lane 25 yard pool is indoors during the winter months and outdoors during the summer months. Both public recreation and lap swim times are available each day. When the pool is indoors, the air temperature is maintained at 70 degrees and the water temperature is 81 degrees.
Swim suits are required - NO t-shirts, cut-offs or inflatable toys or floatation devices allowed. Any child not potty trained must wear plastic pants over their swim diaper. All non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be 3'6" at the shoulder or pass the 45' swim test to be able to swim without an adult in the water with them. Non-swimmers may use loaner Coast Guard approved lifejackets as long as an adult is in the water.
Spectators may watch from the balcony when the pool is outdoors. Unpaid visitors/spectators are not allowed on the deck or patio. Towels are not provided. Items for sale at the recreation complex front desk 'swim shop': swim suits, goggles, caps, plastic pants, earplugs, nose clips, fins, paddles, drinks, snack & more.
For information on swim clinics, private & group swimming lessons, please see our brochure . Lessons are for all ages and abilities. Swimmers - Check out the drop-in Saturday morining swim clinics. The focus of the clinics: stroke improvement and to strengthen swimmers' workouts. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (530) 542-6056 or contact us .
Please check our hours and fees , and please note that due to special events going on throughout the year, you should always call to confirm swim hours.
Water Exercise & Running
Adult ~ Drop-in, No Swimming Ability Required
Are you looking to increase your flexibility and endurance, get more energy and meet a great group of people at the same time? Then this is the class for you! You can jog, do the group workout or your own. Use our toys: aqua bells, belts, kickboards, fins and noodles - or bring your own. 10-use discount pass available at front desk.
Adult: $4.25 Senior: $3.25
Monday - Friday 9:00-10:00am
Saturdays thru August 30 9:00-10:00am
Pool Closures
Friday, July 18 ~ Pool Closes @ Noon for Tahoe Swim Meet
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20 ~ Recreation Complex, all day both days for Tahoe Swim Meet