Aquatic Center Updates:

-The Aquatic Center is open during weekdays (Mon. - Fri.) 6:00am - 6:00pm, until further notice
- August 15 - Sept 5: The Therapy pool will be closed for maintenance
- August 19 - Sept 5, the Aquatic Center will be closed for maintenance. However, the Aquatic Center front desk will be open from 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon. - Fri. during the closures.

Walkup Aquatic Center

Recreational swimming in the shallow end of the main pool is scheduled in session times.

Entries will not be allowed into the building until 5 minutes before session. Check-in anytime during session times, however all guests must exit at the end of scheduled session.
- Lane shares are a possibly, if applicable, please circle swim.
- Locker rooms and showers are available for use.

Holiday Hours:
The pool will be open from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on the following holidays:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Juneteenth
- Indigenous People's Day
- Veteran's Day

A World-Class, Olympic-Size, High-Altitude Facility

The Aquatic Center offers diverse activities for citizens and visitors of all ages, income levels, fitness levels, and interests in safe and affordable recreation, instruction, fitness, competitive, and therapeutic programs. The Aquatic Center is known internationally as an excellent training facility for teams from around the United States and the world, including Japan, Belgium, New Zealand, Germany, and many more. Locally the Center supports private swim teams and the Los Alamos High School Swimming and Diving Team.

Pool Information:

Main Pool

50 meters by 25 yards
620,000 gallons
4 feet to 13 feet deep
82.5 water temperature
Access by steps Hydro-lift and ladders

Distances

35 Laps Short Course = 1 mile
16 Laps Long Course = 1 mile

Therapy Pool

40 feet by 20 feet
27,000 gallons
4'2" to 4'9" deep
94 - 96 Water temperature

Main Pool Schedule

2022 Main Pool Schedule

Session holders will be allowed entry into building 10 minutes prior to session.

Check-in allowed during session times, however all guests must exit the pool at the end of the scheduled session and exit locker rooms within 15 minutes. Staff will clear all areas. If patrons would like to swim in the next session, please exit the building and repay for re-entry.

Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday (all short course)

Time	Activity
6:00am - 10:30am	Lap Swim
11:00am - 3:00pm	Lap & Rec Swim
3:30pm - 6:30pm	Swim Teams
3:30pm - 7:00pm	Lap Swim & Rec Swim

Wednesday (Short course starts at 11:00am)

Time	Activity
6:00am - 10:30am	Long Course Lap Swim (lanes limited)
11:00am - 3:00pm	Short Course Lap Swim & Rec Swim
3:30pm - 6:30pm	Swim Teams
3:30pm - 7:00pm	Lap Swim & Rec Swim

Therapy Pool Schedule

2022 Therapy Pool Schedule
Monday - Friday Schedule
(Schedule is subject to change)

Time	Activity
7:00am - 10:30am	Adult, 15 & up only
12:00pm - 2:00pm	Family Swim (Children 14 & under must be accompanied by an adult)
2:00pm - 3:00pm	Adult, 15 & up only
3:30pm - 7:00pm	Fun Time (Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult)

Ongoing Programs

Open Boating

Practice Time for Canoes, Kayaks and Rafts.The doors open a half hour earlier for boat cleaning before entry. All water craft must be rinsed off on the patio prior to pool entry. Boaters must provide their own boat. All participants must have a wristband for entering in the pool. Life jackets are recommended for participants.

Dates: September 27
October 25

Time: 6:50 - 7:50pm Front Desk window closes at 7:10pm
Fee: $5.00 per person

Warm Water Weekends
Currently cancelled due to COVID-19

Join us on the weekends for a fun time in the Olympic pool as we raise the temperature to 84-85 degrees. Race your friends on the inflatable obstacle course, play with the any of the water toys or join your friends for a splashing game of basketball.

Dates: TBD

Time: Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Open Scuba

Currently cancelled due to COVID-19

Getting ready for a snorkeling or SCUBA trip, or just want to have fun? Come out to test and practice your SCUBA and/or snorkeling gear. Bring your own gear and certification. You must have a dive buddy for the deep end.

Date: TBD

Time: 11:30am - 12:50pm
Fee: $10 per person

Birthday Parties (Contact Aquatic center at 662-8170 for more info)

The Walkup Aquatic Center has a multi-purpose room just off the deck for a convenient swimming party!

Rental includes: discounted pool admission, room set up with tables & chairs, and a Happy Birthday banner. Preferred times to rent the Birthday Room are usually Wacky Wednesday's and Warm Water Weekends.

Must book two weeks in advance - 25 Maximum

2-Hour Room Rental $60.00
Youth Admission/Swim $2.50
Adult Admission/Swim $4.00

Rental Equipment

The Los Alamos County PROS Division has many types of recreation equipment you can rent at the PROS Administrative Offices to enhance your recreation experience. Rentals are available at the Aquatic Center Front Desk

Rental Prices Daily Weekend Weekly
Snowshoes $5.00 $10.00 $20.00
Poles $2.00 $4.00 $8.00
Snowshoes & Poles $6.00 $12.00 $25.00
Miniature Golf Putters $2.00

Snowshoes & Poles - Adult and youth size snowshoes are available to fit individuals from 50 to 250 pounds, along with ski poles in youth to adult sizes. (November - April)

Miniature Golf Putters - Rent a putter and golf ball to enjoy a round at the miniature golf course located at East Park.

Staff

Denise McCoy
Aquatic Center Program Manager
[email protected]
505 663-1796 Office

Dacotah Hofer
Aquatic Center Program Coordinator
[email protected]
505 663-1794 Office

Contact Info

505-662-8170

505-662-8034

[email protected]

2760 Canyon Road

Los Alamos County