Ready to splash and swim? Here are dates and hours of Stanislaus facilities
With days of triple-digit temperatures upon us, Stanislaus County public pools are opening for summer. From splash pads at parks for the young ones, to lap swimming and even special programs for seniors and the disabled, there’s a refreshing option for all.
Splash Pads and Grounds
Modesto
Open now through Sept. 7, daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
209-342-2248
▪ Lions’ Junction on the Virginia Corridor Trail, at Roseburg and Virginia avenues
▪ Marshall Park: 440 Sutter Ave.
▪ Sanders Park: Kodiak Drive and Litt Road
▪ Sylvan Park: 2801 Niabell Place
▪ Ustach Park: 2700 Hillglen Ave.
▪ Freedom Park: 3500 Sharon Ave.
▪ Coffee Claratina Park: 4400 Highlights Way
▪ Graceada Park: 401 Needham St.
Turlock
Open now through Labor Day daily from noon to 7 p.m.
209-668-5594
▪ Broadway Park: 501 N. Broadway
▪ Columbia Park: 600 Columbia Ave.
Public Recreational and Lap Swimming
Lap Swimming
Modesto
All pools closed June 19 and July 4.
Lap swimming for individuals 15 and older. $2 per swim session. 209-577-5344
▪ Beyer High School: July 7-31, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon and 3-7 p.m.
▪ Johansen High School: June 9-31, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon and 4:30-7 p.m.
Patterson
June 9-Aug. 10, closed June 19 and July 4
Lap swimming for individuals 18 and older, ages 14-17 with parental supervision. $3 regular, $2 senior per swim session. 209-895-8084.
▪ Patterson Aquatic Center: Monday-Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 1025 W. Las Palmas Ave.
Recreational Swim
Modesto
Through Aug. 1, closed June 19 and July 4
Loaner life jackets available at all locations — first come, first served. Admission is $2 per swim. 209-577-5344
▪ Graceada Park pool: Swimming for kids 12 and under. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.
▪ Davis High School: All-ages swim. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
▪ Johansen High School: All-ages swim. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m., and Saturday, 5-8 p.m.
Empire
▪ Regional Water Safety Training Center: Admission is $4.50 for kids and adults per swim session, kids 1 and under free. 209-238-0870, 10 I St.
Tuesday-Sunday, May 31 through Aug. 31: session 1, noon-2 p.m.; session 2, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday only, Aug. 31 through Sept. 1: session 1, noon-2 p.m.; session 2, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Turlock
▪ Pitman High School: June 9 through July 31, Monday-Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m. Closed June 30 through July 10.
Admission is $1, ages 17 and under, and $3 ages 18 and older. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 209-668-5594. 2525 W. Christoffersen Parkway.
▪ Columbia Park Pool: Open now Saturdays and Sundays only, noon to 5 p.m. Summer hours begin June 9, Monday-Thursday, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 600 Columbia St.
▪ Turlock High: Opens June 9, Monday-Thursday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. 1600 E. Canal Drive.
Patterson
▪ Patterson Aquatic Center: June 9 through Aug. 10, daily, 12:15-3:15 p.m.
Admission is $3 regular, $2 seniors, and $1 to enter but not swim. 209-895-8188. 1025 W. Las Palmas Ave.
Riverbank
▪ Riverbank Community Pool: Open now until mid-August, Monday-Friday, 1-3:30 p.m, Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Admission is $3. 209-863-7150. Corner of Seventh and Stanislaus streets.
Oakdale
▪ Royse Memorial Pool: Opens May 31, Weekdays, noon to 4 p.m; weekends, noon to 5 p.m.
Admission is $1 for children 13 and under, $2 ages 14 and up. 209-845-3568. 555 N. Third Ave.
Senior and Disabled Swimming
A drop-in program for seniors and disabled persons. Pool is indoors and a swim card is required for admission. No cash accepted on site. Financial aid available. Call 209-577-5344 for more information.
▪ Sonoma Elementary School pool: Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m. $2 per swim.
Swim Lessons
Many of the public pools in the area offer swim lesson dates for all skill levels.
Modesto
Lessons are listed in the City of Modesto Summer Activities Guide: www.modestogov.com/483/Activity-Guide.
Turlock
Swim Lessons are listed at www.cityofturlock.org/recreation/aquaticsswimming/swimminglessons.asp.
This story was originally published May 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM with the headline "Ready to splash and swim? Here are dates and hours of Stanislaus facilities."
