About
Year-round facility, home to several pools, waterslides and diving boards.
The Palm Desert Aquatic Center typically maintains its Competition Pool at 80°F (26.7°C), the Recreation Pool at 84°F (28.9°C), and the Therapy Pool at a warmer 92°F (33.3°C), ensuring comfortable conditions for different activities and user preferences.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? text: "People say this public swimming pool offers a variety of pools for different ages and swimming abilities, as well as fun slides and a children\'s play area. They highlight the clean facilities, reasonable prices, and welcoming atmosphere. They also like the attentive lifeguards and friendly staff." language_code: "en-US"
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Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
June 10th, 2025gabriela “Gabbie888” meyer
An Absolute Gem of an Aquatic Center! We had such a fantastic time here! The first thing we noticed was how spotlessly clean everything was—from the locker rooms to the pool deck. It really makes a difference and shows how much pride the staff takes in maintaining the space. The pools were NOT crystal clear, but the water temperature was perfect, and the lifeguards were friendly and attentive. There were areas for both serious swimmers and families just looking to splash around, which made it enjoyable for everyone in our group. Bonus points for the fun slides, plenty of seating, and a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. You can tell this place is well-run and loved by the community. Can’t wait to come back—fun, clean, and just what we needed! 🏊♀️💦🌟
June 29th, 2025Kaylyn Disario
Got there at 11:30 and pool water was already cloudy so I suggest getting there earlier maybe 🤔 It's cheaper to bring in your own stuff, because when I was in line for a drink and asked for a refill they said I had to wait in the long line again after I already did... Ordered some hot food at the cafe because it smelled really good from other people eating from there and I started eating some waffle cut fries and they were not cooked all the way and also my friend that I went with said the same... It's adorable but a busy place that should be managed a lil bit better 🥲
November 10th, 2023John Wiersema
I was on vacation in early October and it was still over a hundred degrees every day I was there. To save money I avoided getting a hotel and slept in my van instead. Luckily I found this place and was able to cool down and get a shower. Understandably it's a popular place but there was still a lane available after getting changed so I could stretch and move my body and swim laps. As soon as I got there the staff was extremely professional and friendly. The cost to get in was reasonable. The facility is very clean and that water felt incredible. I even stood under a water fall in the kid's section and let the water beat down on me as if it were massaging my neck and shoulders. Overall a very pleasant experience and if I find myself in that part of California again I'd love to go back. The water slide opened right as I was leaving so unfortunately I wasn't able to enjoy that. Another reason to go back I guess. I love aquatic centers, thanks for being there and open, I appreciate it!
April 15th, 2025Linn Wu Engel
A clean and fun pool. My kids loved all the different areas: rope swing, climbing wall, obstacle course. The slides were nice but they told me that they hurt a little bc you could feel every seam of the slide :(. GREAT price. They have loungers, picnic tables, and covered areas to sit. Clean bathroom stalls and shower area (not sure if there are individual areas for this though). The food was fine, but it took a while for it to come out. I hope it was because it was day 2 of being re-opened. If you go soon (relative to this post), I'd pack your patience for the food. Ours took an hour for everything to come out (chicken strips, panini, pizza, waffle fries). Overall, I'm glad I didn't pay $50 pp to go to a hotel pool!!!
July 22nd, 2025stephanie rivera
This pool looked dirty. We gave it the benefit of the doubt that the bottom was just stained, somehow. We got in, and the water was warm. We got on a slide, and water went in my mouth tasted like beach water. 🤢 I spoke to a worker and was told they just work there and have no control over whether the pool stays open or closed. This person also confirmed they've had maintenance issues all around. I went swimming on a Saturday come Monday morning. I was feeling nauseous and sick. I was also told I would need to contact the city to explain to them so they could possibly shut down the pool. We only stayed 30 minutes and left as fast as we can.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 3:45 PM |
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| Monday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM |
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