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Recreation & Open Swim

Simpkins Family Swim Center offers recreation and open swim times year-round. Open swim times in the warm water pool are perfect for families as well as adults hoping to exercise or participate in self-guided water therapy. Recreation Swim times are great for all looking to enjoy some fun in our pools and expands to use lanes in the 50m pool during the summer season.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Recreation & Open Swim

Simpkins Family Swim Center

Open Swim

Open swim times allow for use of our warm water pool and are perfect for families looking to bring children to swim as well as adults hoping to exercise or participate in self-guided water therapy.

Recreation Swim

Recreation Swim times are great for folks of all ages looking to enjoy some fun in our pools and expands to use of the 50m pool during the summer season.

Our Pools

SFSC 50-meter Lap Swim Pool 

  • 17 lanes, 25 yards in length.
  • 78°F pool temperature.
  • Pool depth is 3.5 to 8 feet deep.
  • 4 of the 17 lap swim lanes are 3.5 to 4 feet deep.

SFSC Warm Water Pool

  • 18 x 10 yards in size
  • Heated to 88°F year-round
  • Spray zone
  • Zero depth entry with a ramp, slopes to a depth of 4 feet
Amenities & Features
  • Indoor locker rooms
  • Showers
  • Restrooms
  • Pull buoys and kickboards
  • Towel service is not available

On the Deck 

  • Sunny deck space with lounge chairs
  • Food court area with picnic tables and a small lawn
  • Reservable covered picnic area
Accessibility & Inclusion

A water wheel chair is available at the swim center and the Warm Water Pool features a zero-depth entry ramp for access. Each pool has stationary, ADA-compliant lifts as well as a mobile lift for entry into any area of the pools. A gender-inclusive bathroom is available with an ADA shower, changing bed, locker, and toilet. In addition, the Simpkins Family Swim Center offers low stimulation hours weekly.

Learn more about Accessibility & Inclusion at Santa Cruz County Parks

Contact Us

Phone:

(831) 454-7960

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays

Email:

swimcenter@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov

Our physical office is open, but staff availability is limited.