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
| Monday | 9am – 8:00pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30am – 8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 6:30am – 8:00pm |
| Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am – 5pm |
*Any closures in the facility will be posted on the Events/Closures Calendar*
The recreational pool is now open all day, starting at 9:00am for recreational swimming with the exception of 7:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday and Thursday when rec swimming will move to half of the lap pool.
The recreational pool will be a shared space with programs on weekday mornings from 9:00am-10:00am, and additionally Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, until noon.
There are three lap lanes available all day, with additional lanes being offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:30am-9:00am as well as all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday after noon. **Starting August 2nd, lap swimming will be closed Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 6:30pm**
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 all open hours! 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 and limited to 50% water capacity on a first come, first served basis. 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 9:00am until 8:00 pm, the lap pool will have three lanes open for lap swimming. **Starting August 2nd, lap swimming will be closed from 3:30pm to 6:30pm** Tuesday and Thursday the pool opens early for lap swimming only from 6:30am to 10:00am. The recreational pool, kid pool and splash pad will be open from 9:00am-8:00pm for rec swimming. From 9:00am-10:00am Monday and Wednesday and 9:00am-12:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, the rec pool will be divided between public swim and learn to swim programs. |
| Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm* | Lap pool (all 6 lanes), rec pool, kid pool, and splash pad open. |
| 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 three lanes available from 9:00am-12:00pm. At noon, the entire pool is open to the public. The recreational pool will be open to the public with the exception of a section for learn to swim programming from 9:00am-12:00pm. |
| *Weekend Closures | Please check our early closure calendar for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Sunday 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 three lanes available from 9:00am-12:00pm. At noon, one more lane opens to the public with the last two lanes opening at the conclusion of the lifeguarding class. The recreational pool will be open to the public with the exception of a section for learn to swim programming from 9:00am-12:00pm. |
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 facility for the day!
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 | 9:00am- 8:00pm |
| Tuesday/Thursday | 6:30am- 8:00pm |
| Friday-Sunday | 9:00am- 5:00pm* |
| *subject to early closure for events |
**Starting August 2nd, lap swimming will be closed Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 6:30pm**
*Monday through Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm, three lanes available
*Saturday and Sunday 9:00am- 12:00pm, three lanes 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.