Palm Desert Aquatic Center

Closed now

Neighborhood: Civic Center Park
Hours: Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (seasonal pool schedule)
Checked Oct 2026; confirm with the venue before you go.

Address: 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone Number: (760) 565-7467
Website: pdpool.com

Palm Desert Aquatic Center is a municipal family aquatic complex at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert, with pools, slides, diving boards, and water-play features. Owned by the city and operated by the Family YMCA of the Desert, it gives visitors room for active recreation and swim programming.

Pools and Play Features

The nearly eight-acre complex includes three pools, diving boards, water slides, and a splash playground. Water attractions also include a rope swing, rock climbing wall, water obstacle course, zero-depth entry, float zone, and gladiator feature. The range lets families combine gentler water play with more active elements during the same visit.

Swimming and Programs

Beyond water-play attractions, the center offers lap swimming, water exercise classes, swim lessons, and programs for all ages and fitness levels. The Hot Spot Cafe, birthday party room, and rentable cabanas add useful amenities for a longer family outing. The facility can also accommodate birthday parties, corporate events, and swim competitions.

Check Before You Go

Water-park operations vary by day and season, and the water park is closed one weekday each week. The facility also has periodic maintenance closures, and individual features may be listed separately. Check ahead before planning a visit so you can confirm the current facility details and the attractions most important to your group.

Bring swim gear and build a Palm Desert stop around the mix of pools, slides, lessons, and family-focused water play at Civic Center Park.