Aquatic Center - Los Alamos County

Contact Info

505-662-8170

505-662-8034

lacrec@lacnm.us

2760 Canyon Road

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

	Long Course	Short Course	Open Swim	Closed

Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday	6:00am - 10:30am	11:00am - 7:00pm	11:00am - 7:00pm	10:30am-11:00am

Tuesday		6:00am - 11:00am	11:00am - 7:00pm

Wednesday	6:00am - 10:30am	11:00am - 7:00pm	11:00am - 7:00pm	10:30am - 11:00am

Thursday		6:00am - 11:00am	11:00am - 7:00pm

Friday		6:00am - 11:00am	11:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday		10:00am - 5:00pm	10:00am - 5:00pm

New Therapy Pool Schedule

Scheduled Events

Wacky Wednesday

Every Wednesday, enjoy discounted admission and something fun for all ages. Wacky Wednesday includes the giant Inflatable Obstacle Course and family friendly movies (G or PG in the Lobby).

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Movies, games and more
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Inflatable Obstacle Course

Warm Water Weekends

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: May 18 & 19
June 15 & 16

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

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.

When:   May 7 & 21
June 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Front Desk window closes at 7:15pm
Fee:   $5.00 per person

Birthday Parties

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

Rental includes: balloons, 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 $66.00
Youth Admission/Swim $ 2.00
Adult Admission/Swim $3.25

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.

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.

Rentals are available at the Aquatic Center Front Desk

Staff

Denise McCoy
Aquatic Center Program Manager
d.mccoy@lacnm.us
505 662-8170 Office

Wendy Lott
Aquatic Center Program Coordinator
wendy.lott@lacnm.us
505 662-8170 Office