Summer is here, and temperatures are already creeping up. Santa Clarita is a great community for several reasons, but the heat can be a challenge in the middle of the summer. The 90+ degree days can leave you (and your kids) tired and cranky.
One of the best ways to cool down — in addition to racking up a $500 air conditioning bill — is to head to the pool. The refreshing water will instantly make you more comfortable, and your kids will love engaging in all the classic water games — Marco Polo, swim races, and breath-holding competitions with their friends.
The Paseo Club is a private social club in the Santa Clarita Valley with fitness facilities, pickleball and tennis courts, and a junior Olympic pool. Our members love to take advantage of the pool during the summer, but there are other places to swim in the area.
In this article, we will review the swimming pools in the Santa Clarita Valley. You will learn their pros and cons, entry fees, special features, and more. Read on so you can know where you can go to stay cool this summer.
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Swimming in the Santa Clarita Valley
Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center
Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center is situated on 54 acres and is a prominent feature of the region. They have a wide range of resources — baseball diamonds, basketball and volleyball courts, a gymnasium, walking paths, horseshoe pits, and an aquatic center.
The aquatic center features a competition-sized 6,425 square-foot pool, a 4,435 square-foot recreation pool, and an integrated splash pad. They offer water aerobics, swim and dive teams, water polo, and more.
Castaic is open to babies six months and older, children, adults, and seniors.
Pros: Castaic has tons of resources, so you can go there with your family and do several activities.
Cons: Castaic is located further out of town, making it a long commute for people located in the Santa Clarita/Newhall area of the valley.
Cost: Free!
Special Feature: They offer swim classes, water aerobics, and special events throughout the summer. Family swim is open Monday-Friday 12:30-2 pm. Saturdays 12:30-2 pm and 2:30 and 4 pm.
Grade: 4/5
Quote: What a wonderful facility! Awesome pools, friendly staff, and clean locker rooms. - Michael M
Gold’s Gym
Gold’s Gym of Valencia is a full-service gym with a boxing area, cycle room, weights, cardio machines, and an outdoor pool.
Pros: This gym is an affordable option.
Cons: The pool is for people ages 12 and up, so it is not a place you can take younger children. They offer no swim-based classes. They only have three lanes.
Cost: You need a Passport Gold Plus membership to gain access to the pool, which costs $29.99 per month.
Special Feature: They offer a free 7-day pass to try out their gym.
Grade: 3/5
Quote: This is a great gym — awesome coaches, friendly people, great staff who always greet you when you come in and when you leave, and clean facilities. - David T
LA Fitness
There are three LA Fitness locations in the SCV.
Each location has a pool, sauna, and whirlpool spa. The Stevenson Ranch location has an outdoor pool, while the other two have indoor pools. The fitness centers offer gym facilities, group classes, basketball courts, indoor cycling, and childcare.
Pros: LA Fitness is an affordable option for people who want access to exercise facilities and a pool.
Cons: There is no family rec swim. The pool is small and smells heavily of chlorine.
Cost: $34.99-44.99 per month, plus an annual fee of $59.
Special Feature: With three gyms in the area, an LA Fitness pool is always nearby.
Grade: 2/5
Quote: Signed up to take the Aqua Fit class. The instructor was great. She saw that I have a movement disability, and she provided help with instructions to accommodate my disability. The dressing/locker area is clean, as well as the showers and restrooms. - Em G
Newhall Park Pool
Newhall Park Pool is part of the Santa Clarita Park system. It is an outdoor pool beside a baseball diamond, basketball court, BBQs, play area, picnic tables, and public restroom. This is a great place to come to with a packed picnic basket and the kids for lazy days of swimming and relaxation.
Pros: Newhall is a fun, family-centered swim spot.
Cons: This pool is open seasonally Monday-Sunday 1– 4 pm.
Cost: Santa Clarita Parks offers a swim pass for people ages three and older for $68 to access any park pool. The pass is for June 8-September 2, 2024. It costs $2 for adults and $1 for kids for drop-in.
Special Feature: Not very crowded.
Grade: 3/5
Quote: Nice place. Weekends have been empty. Staff is friendly - Chris M
North Oaks Community Pool
North Oaks Community Pool is open Monday-Saturday from 1 to 4 pm. It is located at North Oaks Park in Santa Clarita. This pool is another great kid-friendly option that is perfect for summer afternoons.
Pros: This pool is super affordable, so you can come here every day and still not break the bank.
Cons: The short hours of operation can be disappointing.
Cost: A swim pass can be purchased for $68 and used from June 8-September 2. Or you can pay the drop-in fees of $2 for adults and $1 for kids.
Special Feature: Let your kids run around the playground after swimming or while you wait for the pool to open.
Grade: 3/5
Quote: This is a great place and an awesome swimming program. The instructors are young but super safe and professional - NJ C.
Santa Clarita Pool
Santa Clarita Pool is on Seco Canyon Road. It is an affordable neighborhood public pool available to the SCV community.
Pros: This pool is located centrally and is affordable to families.
Cons: This is a pretty basic pool without a lot of amenities.
Cost: A swim pass can be purchased for $68 and used from June 8-September 2. Or you can pay the drop-in fees of $2 for adults and $1 for kids.
Special Feature: The staff gets great reviews.
Grade: 3/5
Quote: Lovely place for the fam! - Vanessa G
Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center is one of the most popular swim spots in the Santa Clarita Valley. It showcases three pools — a 50-meter competition pool, a 25-meter dive pool, a pool with play equipment, and a 160-foot water slide. The center offers several programs, including swim lessons, lap swimming, rec swimming, water exercise, and more. Rec swim is open Monday-Sunday 12:30 – 4:30 pm.
Pros: The aquatic center is open on Sundays and one hour longer than the other city pools. It's also available to rent for birthday parties.
Cons: The drop-in fees are more costly than the other city-run pools. It can also get crowded.
Cost: Drop-in fees are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and kids. Children 2 and under are free. Occasionally, pools get full. It is recommended to make a reservation to get to the pool early.
Special Feature: The slide is epic!
Grade: 5/5
Quote: Greatest pool around. Great atmosphere managed by friendly staff. Patrons are friendly. - David D
Valencia Glen Pool
Valencia Glen Pool is one of six pools run by the city. The park has a full basketball court, BBQs, a play area, picnic tables, a public restroom, and tennis courts.
Pros: The mature trees provide a welcome shade.
Cons: Only Coast Guard-approved flotation devices are allowed, so do your due diligence.
Cost: A swim pass can be purchased for $68 and used from June 8-September 2. Or you can pay the drop-in fees of $2 for adults and $1 for kids.
Special Feature: The tennis courts are a great option if you want to work out before cooling off in the pool.
Grade: 3/5
Quote: Very cute family park. Plenty of playground equipment to enjoy. They even have a public pool. There's a tennis court nearby. The park is in a very nice neighborhood to walk around in, with small paths throughout the neighborhood. - Sabrina M
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Valencia Meadows Public Pool
Valencia Meadows Public Pool is a sweet little pool in Santa Clarita. It has a baseball diamond, basketball court, playground, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Pros: This is a great pool for younger children. The wide staircase into the pool makes entering and exiting safe and easy.
Cons: The walls surrounding the pool made it feel isolated and uninviting.
Cost: Like the other city park pools, you can purchase a summer swim pass for $68. Or you can pay the drop-in fees of $2 for adults and $1 for kids.
Special Feature: The picnic tables with umbrellas beside the pool are a huge help on hot days.
Grade: 2/5
Quote: If you don't live in the area, it's kind of hard to navigate. - Allison C
Staying refreshed during the Santa Clarita summer
In this article, you learn about all the swim options in the valley. Now you know where to go to swim and what to expect when you arrive.
The Paseo Club has an outdoor junior Olympic pool that is open year-round. We offer swim lessons, swim team for youth and Masters Swim for adults, Liquid Cardio, lap swim, and rec swim.
But the Paseo Club is more than just a destination for swimming. We are an eight-acre club with indoor and outdoor exercise areas, tennis and pickleball departments, a cafe and clubhouse, a spa, and a childcare center.
During the summer and throughout the year, the Paseo Club is our member’s home away from home. Join the club and attend one of our group fitness classes, play a game on the courts, take a dip, and then relax by the pool with an icy drink and snacks from the cafe. We can’t wait to see you!
