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Steve Miklos Aquatic Center
★4.6(455 reviews)$Sports
🕑 2-4 hours👶 Best for ages 2-14. Toddlers and preschoolers love the gentle splash features and shallow areas, while elementary and middle school kids can't get enough of the water slides and diving boards. The facility offers swim lessons for all skill levels.🧡 Saved by 60+ families
About
The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is Folsom's premier outdoor aquatic destination, featuring multiple pools, thrilling water slides, and interactive splash features that keep kids entertained for hours. With its modern facilities and excellent swim lesson programs, it's the perfect spot to beat the Sacramento Valley heat while kids build confidence in the water.
Highlights
- ✓Multiple water slides that thrill kids of various ages
- ✓Interactive splash pad features perfect for toddlers
- ✓Competition-sized lap pool for older swimmers
- ✓Diving boards for adventurous kids
- ✓Swim lesson programs throughout summer
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive right when doors open at 1:00 PM on weekdays to snag shade structures and lounge chairs before afternoon crowds arrive
- 2.Pack reef-safe sunscreen and apply before entering,the outdoor pools offer limited shade and California sun is intense
- 3.Bring water shoes for kids as the pool deck gets hot during peak summer afternoons
- 4.Check the Folsom Parks & Recreation website for swim lesson schedules and family swim times, which can vary seasonally
- 5.Consider visiting Monday through Wednesday for smaller crowds compared to weekends
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekday afternoons (Monday-Wednesday) during the first hour after opening at 1:00 PM for the smallest crowds and best chair selection. Peak summer months (June-August) offer the warmest weather, though May and September provide comfortable swimming with fewer visitors.
What to Know
Daily admission fees apply (typically around $5-8 per person with discounts for Folsom residents). Free parking is available on-site. No food is sold at the facility, but outside snacks and drinks are permitted in designated areas.
Seasonal Notes
Open seasonally, typically Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Hours are limited to afternoons (1:00-5:00 PM) during most of the season. The facility may close occasionally for swim meets or private events, so check the schedule before visiting. Closed during winter months.
Nearby Eats
Folsom's Historic Sutter Street (about 2 miles away) offers family favorites like Scoops Old Fashioned Ice Cream for post-swim treats, or grab pizza at Mountain Mike's Pizza on East Bidwell Street, just a short drive from the aquatic center.
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