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
We are excited to offer extended hours through the winter to allow for evening lap swimming hours. We are normally open until 6:00pm Monday through Thursday in the winter, but will host lap swimming after lessons end from 6:05pm until 7pm, Monday through Thursday.
Aquatic Center Hours – January 2023
| Monday | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30am – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 6:30am – 7:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am – 5:00pm* |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm* |
| Sunday | 10:00am – 5:00pm* |
*Any pre-planned closures in the facility will be posted on the Events/Closures Calendar*
The recreational pool is currently closed for the winter.
There are three lap lanes available all day; with the exception of Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 6:00pm, when lap swimming will be closed for swim team practice and Saturday morning when there is one lane until 12:05pm.
Evening lap swim provided Monday through Thursday (three lanes) after lessons end from 6:05pm to 7:00pm.
The splash pad, kid pool and spa are open all recreational swim hours. Please note, any swimmers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to access the spa.
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 | $174.00 | $229.00 |
| Senior (55+) | $153.00 | $208.00 |
| Family (5 people) | $393.00 | $447.00 |
Lap Swimmer Current Capacity
Capacitizer displays current lap swimmers in the water at the Aquatic Center. The maximum capacity set to 9 since there are 3 lap lanes available all day (beginning June 6). The tracker displays how many open spots there are above the fraction that shows, how many current lap swimmers there are out of 9. If there are 2 lap swimmers in the pool, the tracker will display 7 remaining spots open, above 2/9 current lap swimmers.
*This is updated by the guards and administrative staff, may not account for lap swimmers on deck, and is subject to change as people enter and leave the facility.
Events/Closure Calendar
Pool Rules
The following rules and procedures for recreational swim participants are to be followed at all times:
- All patrons must adhere to signage and lifeguard instructions. Failure to do so may result in revocation of daily pass or membership.
- 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, inflatables, rafts, boogie boards, mermaid tails or anything that prohibits the ability to swim, or non-swimmers rely on to swim. This is at management and lifeguard discretion.
- 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 6:00pm lap swimming is unavailable. Tuesday and Thursday early morning lap swim is available at 6:30 am with all 6 lanes open until 9:50am, then three lanes open until 3:30pm. Monday – Thursday evening lap swim is available (two lanes) from after 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Splash pad and kid pool are open all day! The recreational pool is closed until Spring. *Please check the events/closures calendar below 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 not yet published for Fall of 2022, pending an official schedule to coordinate with other special events, summer camps, and weddings. 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!
**Please email admin@swimoc.com for inquiries**
For further information about birthday parties, click here.
Membership
Season Pass Pricing
| Residents of Aliso Viejo | Non-Residents | |
| Adult | $174.00 | $229.00 |
| Senior (55+) | $153.00 | $208.00 |
| Family (5 people) | $393.00 | $447.00 |
Lap Swim Schedule
| Day | Times |
| Monday/Wednesday | 10:00am- 3:30pm & 6:05pm (after lesson equipment cleared)- 7:00pm |
| Tuesday/Thursday | 6:30am- 3:30pm & 6:05pm (after lesson equipment cleared)- 7:00pm |
| Friday-Sunday | 10:00am- 5:00pm* |
| *subject to early closure for events |
*Saturday 9:00am- 12:05pm, 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.