The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center (AVAC) is open to the public on a first come first serve basis. Adherence to rules and regulations is required and helpful information about the facility is provided below. We look forward to being of service to you at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center.
Hours & Fees
Aquatic Center Hours -Starting October 1st
**October Hours: 10am openings and 6:00pm closings (Monday – Thursday)** Evening lap swim only Monday and Wednesday (two lanes) from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
| Monday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
*Any closures in the facility will be posted on the Events/Closures Calendar*
The recreational pool does not have fall and winter scheduled hours.
There are three lap lanes available all day; with the exception of Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, when lap swimming will be closed for swim team practice and Saturday morning when there is one lane until noon.
The splash pad and kid pool are open all recreational swim hours.
Day Pass Pricing
| Residents of Aliso Viejo | Non-Residents | |
| Adult | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| Child | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Senior (55+) | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Family (5 people) | $13.00 | $16.00 |
Season Pass Pricing
| Residents of Aliso Viejo | Non-Residents | |
| Adult | $167.00 | $220.00 |
| Senior (55+) | $147.00 | $199.00 |
| Family (5 people) | $377.00 | $429.00 |
Current Lap Swimmers in the Pool
There are 6 lanes available early mornings from 6:30am – 9:30am on Tuesday and Thursday morning. Otherwise, 3 lanes are available with the exception of 3:30-6:30pm Monday through Thursday when lap swimming is not available. Please keep in mind that this counter is updated by a physical person and subject to change as patrons flow in and out of the facility.
Covid 19
The Aquatic Center is open to the public, without reservations. Guests of the Aquatic Center are asked to observe the following guidelines when visiting the facility:
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requires face coverings indoors for: (1) All individuals in a youth setting, (2) Unvaccinated individuals, (3) Partially vaccinated individuals. *By not wearing a face covering, you are self-attesting compliance with CDPH regulations.
- Facility users must have a recreation account to be admitted to the facility. To save time, please set-up your account online prior to arriving. To create an account, Click HERE and click Login/Create Account.
- Cashless transactions (credit/ debit card) are encouraged.
- Arrive to the facility dressed in appropriate swim wear and bring your own swim supplies including towels, goggles, swim vests, etc.
- Lap swim will permitted in designated lanes during regular hours of operation until further notice.
- Guests should be in good health and not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Guests that are unwell should stay home.
- Guests should follow State and County Health orders including practicing social distancing however should not wear face coverings while in the water.
- For everyone’s safety, lifeguard responsibilities are limited to watching the water and guarding the pool. Please direct all questions and concerns to a member of the administrative or management team, not active lifeguard staff.
- As a reminder, children under 3 years of age must be wearing both a reusable, vinyl swim diaper AND a disposable diaper in order to enter the facility.
Events/Closure Calendar
Pool Rules
In addition to Covid-19 regulations, the following rules and procedures for recreational swim participants are to be followed at all times:
- Proper swim attire required for all patrons (no jeans or t-shirts allowed)
- All children under the age of 3 must wear a nylon swim diaper on top of a disposable swim diaper.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- All children under 14 must take a 10 minute safety break out of the water per hour as administered by the lifeguards.
- No running or horseplay allowed.
- Only coast guard approved flotation devices allowed: no water-wings, large rafts or mermaid tails.
- No glass containers of any type or alcohol permitted on premise.
Please click HERE for a full list of pool rules and code of conduct!
Failure to adhere to these rules may result in denied access to the facility.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions, please email admin@swimoc.com or call the office at 949-716-3333.
| Monday – Thursday
| Every day from 10:00am until 3:30 pm, the lap pool has three lanes open for lap swimming; 3:30pm to 6:30pm lap swimming is unavailable. Tuesday and Thursday early morning lap swim is available at 6:30 am with all 6 lanes open until 10am, then three lanes open until 3:30pm. Monday and Wednesday evening lap swim is available (two lanes) from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Splash pad and kid pool are open all day! The recreational pool will not have scheduled hours starting in October for fall and winter. Recreational swim will be accommodated mornings in the lap pool. *Please check the events/closures calendar for a daily update of closed bodies of water |
| Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm* | Splash pad and kid pool are open all day! Lap pool is divided between rec and lap swimming at discretion of staff, based on demand. |
| Saturday 9:00 am open to public, with shared space for swim lessons until 12:00pm Closes at 5:00pm* | Splash pad and kid pool are open all day! The lap pool will have one lane available from 9:00am-12:00pm. At noon, the lap pool is divided between rec and lap swimming at discretion of staff, based on demand. |
| *Weekend Closures | Please check our early closure calendar for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Sunday 10:00 am open to public, with shared space with Health and Safety classes until mid-day Closes at 5:00pm* | Splash pad and kid pool are open all day! The lap pool is divided between rec and lap swimming at discretion of staff, based on demand. |
Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties are back in action at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center starting July 24, 2021!! Party packages include use of the grassy event area, tables and chairs for the attendees and full use of the public facility for the day!
**All birthday parties are currently booked, but please check back for openings**
For further information and to book birthday parties, click here.
Membership
Season Pass Pricing
| Residents of Aliso Viejo | Non-Residents | |
| Adult | $160.00 | $210.00 |
| Senior (55+) | $140.00 | $190.00 |
| Family (5 people) | $360.00 | $410.00 |
Lap Swim Schedule
| Day | Times |
| Monday/Wednesday | 10:00am- 3:30pm & 6:30pm- 7:30pm |
| Tuesday/Thursday | 6:30am- 3:30pm |
| Friday-Sunday | 10:00am- 5:00pm* |
| *subject to early closure for events |
*Saturday 9:00am- 12:00pm, one lane available
Retail
At the Aliso Viejo Aquatics Center we have the following items available for sale: Adult Goggles, Youth Goggles, Fins, Swim Caps, Reusable Swim Diapers, Pull Buoys & Hand Paddles, Youth Swim Parkas, Nose Clips & Ear Plugs, Mesh Swim Bags and Kickboards.
Our concessions consist of a variety of ice cream, chips, granola bars, Gatorade, sodas and La Croix.