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1. Where can I get information about City pools?

Your pool experience is going to be very different this year, we encourage you to review our aquatics web page for details.

2. What kind of programming we are going to be offering this summer for children?

We are offering group swim lessons, lap swim, recreation swim, novice swim team and resistance water exercise. Please note in-water supervision by an adult is required for children under 47 inches tall.

3. Will the City be offering private swim, Jr. lifeguard and adaptive lessons?

Given the uncertainty of COVID and restrictions that may or may not be in place this summer and a shortage of lifeguards, we have slightly reduced services.  Social distancing restrictions were still in place when planning this summers services, therefore, adaptive programming cannot be offered.  Private swim lessons and Jr. Lifeguard programs serve a small number of participants and are not being offered to maximize use of our pools.  

4. If group Swim Lessons are being offered, why can’t you offer private Swim Lessons?

- Due to occupancy restrictions we are only able to serve a small number of residents each day. To maximize our pool use, and serve as many residents as possible, private lessons cannot be offered this year.

- We look forward to bringing this program back next summer and apologize for not being able to offer it this year.

5. How are swim programs different this year?

• Our recreation swim program will no longer accept cash at the pool. We are selling a group membership for this program, anyone can scan the card for entry at the pool.
• Your pool visit will be very different this year, please visit www.CityofPalmdale.org/Aquatics for more detailed information.

6. When will aquatic services start, when can I register?

Our City pools are open year-round, except for McAdam Pool, for lap swim. All other programming is scheduled to open for the 2021 summer season in June for all pool locations. We will be offering lap swim, senior lap swim, recreation family swim, resistance water exercise, novice swim team, and group swim lessons.

Please continue to visit www.CityofPalmdale.org/Aquatics for the most current information on our programming and schedules.

7. Can I use the same membership for lap and recreation swim?

No, pricing is different and the passes are different types. Lap memberships are for a single user, Recreation Swim memberships are for a group to share.

8. Why are you no longer accepting cash at the swimming pools for recreation swim?

COVID-19 governing experts (CDC, State of CA, LA County Health) have strongly recommended cashless and touchless transactions for the health and safety of all. Scanning a membership card requires very little contact, additionally, there is no exchange of cards or money.

9. I need help using your online services.

Not a problem! You can call 661/267-5611 or email parksrec@cityofpalmdale.org