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Santa Rosa Swimming Pools and Swim Centers Which Are Open to the Public

Beat The Heat in Santa Rosa

by Maja Wood
for About.com

These are some of the swimming pools and swim centers in Santa Rosa, CA that are open to the public. This list was last updated in the Summer of 2007, so call before going because prices, times, and dates change periodically.

Finley Aquatic Center

2060 W. College Ave. (At Stony Point Rd.)
See Map
(707) 543-3760
$4 Adults (18 - 54)
$3 Children
$3 Seniors (55+)
Open (for 2007) June 4 to August 19
1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Monday – Friday
11:30 a.m – 1:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (Shallow pool open from 1:30 to 6 p.m.)
August 13 to November 7 2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Monday to Friday
See Photos

Notes:
  • complex consists of a large training pool, an L-shaped instructional pool, and a 1-foot enclosed wading pool
  • facility is fully ADA accessible with pool ramp and wheel chair lift
  • spacious locker rooms with full shower facilities and coin-operated lockers.
  • concession stand
  • diving boards
  • lifeguards

Ridgway Swim Center

455 Ridgway Ave.
See Map
(707) 543-3421
$4 Adults (18 - 54)
$3 Children
$3 Seniors
Open (for 2007) June 4 to August 12
Noon to 1 p.m. Monday – Friday
1:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday
August 12 to October 7
1:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., weekends only

Notes:
  • 140 ft waterslide
  • 25 yard by 25 yard
  • 9 lane competition pool
  • 2 - 3 1/2 foot deep instructional pool
  • mushroom fountain
  • locker room areas
  • ADA accessibility throughout the facility including a wheelchair lift
  • lifeguards

Sonoma County YMCA

1111 College Ave.
See Map
(707) 545-9622

Notes:
  • Typically, the pools are open only to members. But, non-members can use them during certain hours each day. Some of the longer chunks of time include:
    Fridays: 2:30 - 8:30 in the small pool; 3 - 5 in the large pool
    Saturdays: 1:30 - 4:30 in both pools
    Sundays: 12:30 - 5 in both pools
    Call first in case of schedule changes.
  • Both pools are indoor.
  • The small pool is shallow and warm. Even though it is indoor, it's by many windows and gets plenty of sunlight.

Spring Lake

391 Violetti Dr.
(Between Howarth Park and Annadel State Park)
See Map.
(707) 539-8092
Open: from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset
Parking: $6 parking per vehicle

Notes:
  • 3-acre swimming lagoon
  • sandy beach
  • concession stand
  • picnic areas
  • lifeguards

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