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The Balboa Athletic Complex Pool, located within Naval Base San Diego at San Diego, CA 92134, USA, is an outdoor 25-meter swimming facility primarily serving military personnel, their families, and authorized patrons. Managed by Navy MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation), it provides a venue for lap swimming, aquatic fitness, and recreational activities.
The pool at the Balboa Athletic Complex is consistently heated to ensure swimmer comfort. Its temperature is maintained at 80°F (approximately 26.7°C) year-round.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The facility is highly praised for its exceptional cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff (from front desk to lifeguards), and a wide range of amenities. Key features include a large, clean pool with good temperature and sun protection, a big dry sauna, Jacuzzi, basketball and tennis courts, and a yoga room. Reviewers appreciate the 'old school' charm, spacious lockers, and recent valuable updates such as expanded free weights and a converted racquetball court for cardio and stretching. It's often preferred over other base gyms, especially for women seeking a less crowded environment. While generally positive, minor drawbacks include occasional challenges with volleyball reservations due to overbooking, and limited specialized equipment like hip thrust machines or multiple stair masters, making it more suited for cardio and free weights if a squat rack isn't needed.
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June 26th, 2025Sarina
Very clean, the towels for wiping down equipment are always stocked. The staff is friendly at the front desk and always available to answer any questions. The gym is great for playing basketball or volleyball. Reservations for volleyball can be challenging, I’ve been canceled due to them over booking the gym. But overall, it is my preference of the two gyms on base. For the women who prefer more of a private and less crowded gym experience this is the one to use instead of building 26. Only one stair master, and no hip thrust machine, it is definitely more of a cardio and free weights day when I exercise here. If you’re not needing to use a squat rock, this is the place to go.
October 21st, 2024QABPROSERV
Amazing old school facility with a light gym, big sauna, pool, Jacuzzi, basketball and tennis courts and yoga room. The lockers are spacious and has old school showers like granddad used back when he joined the Navy. *UPDATE* The free weights have expanded and now one of the racket ball courts is converted into a cardio/ stretch room with bike, treadmill, row machine, mats, etc. It keeps getting better!
July 5th, 2023Fred Gleason
The guy at the desk was really entertaining and energized. He didn't act rude or inappropriately in any way. The lifeguards introduced themselves to me and helped me get a lane. I liked that the awning covered the south west deck side of the pool & one whole swimming lane in shade. What an appropriate addition for sun protection... that was a nice surprise.
October 27th, 2020Real Madrid
Large size pool and very clean. Has a softball field right next to it. Decent sized parking.
May 14th, 2025Diaz Renta, Nemesis
Good pool, just needs a scrubbing to the floor, great temperature for the pool, HAS A DRY SAUNA!!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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