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Orangevale Community Center
★4.6(242 reviews)$Community Center
🕑 2-3 hours👶 Best for ages 3-14. Younger children benefit from the excellent swim lesson programs and shallow areas, while older kids and teens love the water slides and open recreational swim sessions. Toddlers should be comfortable in water with flotation devices.🧡 Saved by 26 families
About
The Orangevale Community Center offers a fantastic public swimming pool that's perfect for beating the Sacramento Valley heat with your kids. With dedicated family swim times, exciting water slides, and professional swim lessons available, this local gem provides affordable aquatic fun in a welcoming community atmosphere that parents consistently rate highly.
Highlights
- ✓Water slides that keep older kids entertained for hours
- ✓Quality swim lesson programs taught by certified instructors
- ✓Designated family swim times for a kid-friendly atmosphere
- ✓Recreational swimming during warm summer months
- ✓Affordable community pool pricing for local families
Pro Tips
- 1.Call ahead to confirm pool hours as they vary seasonally and recreational swim times differ from the community center's office hours
- 2.Arrive early during summer months, especially on hot days, as the pool can reach capacity during peak afternoon hours
- 3.Sign up for swim lessons early in the season as they fill up quickly,registration typically opens in spring for summer sessions
- 4.Bring your own towels, sunscreen, and water bottles to save money, though snacks are usually available for purchase
- 5.Check their website or call for special family swim events and themed pool parties that happen throughout the summer
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekday mornings during summer for smaller crowds and more space in the pool. Mid-week visits between 10 AM and noon offer the best balance of warm weather and manageable attendance before the afternoon rush.
What to Know
The community center office hours (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM weekdays) differ from pool operating hours, so contact them directly for current swim schedules and admission fees. Parking is available on-site, and the facility is accessible for families with mobility needs.
Seasonal Notes
The pool operates during warm months only (typically late May through early September). Hours are limited to summer season, so plan visits between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The pool is closed during fall, winter, and early spring.
Nearby Eats
Head to nearby Brookfields Restaurant (under 2 miles) for classic American comfort food with a kids' menu, or grab quick pizza at Round Table Pizza on Greenback Lane for an easy post-swim meal the whole family will enjoy.
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