Ventura Aquatic Center

Today is the first day of summer season! Please be respectful of our facility rules as face masks are required when inside the facility except while swimming. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Aquatics

Our summer schedule starts Monday 6/14 for all aquatic programs! Check out the link below to for extended Lap Swim hours and Open Swim reservation times:

Happy Holidays from the Parks & Recreation Department! Ventura

Water Safety Tip Wednesday Whenever in a group setting and around water, always make sure you have a designated water watcher. A water watcher’s sole responsibility is to supervise children when they are in or near the water. This can help ensure that everyone can have fun and stay safe near water. A water watcher should be: At least 16 years of age Has the knowledge and ability to recognize and rescue someone in distress Knows CPR... Has a working phone to call 9-1-1, if needed Is alert and not distracted by others See more

Don't forget about our upcoming closure! Tomorrow is our last day of lap swimming until 2021!

Water Safety Tip Wednesday Life jackets are an important safety tool when in or around the water. Make sure your life jacket is always US Coast Guard-approved. This is designated by a stamp on the inside of the jacket. Here are some other important tips about life jackets: Small children or weak swimmers should always wear life jackets when near or in the water Everyone should wear life jackets when in the ocean, in open water, or doing water-based sports Always make sure your life jacket is secured correctly, and that it is the appropriate fit

What is the lowest temperature you’re willing to swim in?

Be a Santa to a Senior! Drop your gift off at the Ventura Aquatic Center M-F 7:30-11:30 am or 1:30-7 pm by 12/14.

Water Safety Tip Wednesday Check out the information below from the American Red Cross. Can you and all your loved ones perform these water safety skills?

Our Winter Shut Down dates are here! The facility will be closed 12/24/2020-1/1/2021 due to construction and annual maintenance. All Splash Passes will be extended for those dates, for more information about the closure please call Ventura Aquatic Center front desk at 805-654-7511.

Today’s the first day to drop off gifts for our Santa to a Senior program. To learn more about this fun program, visit our senior services webpage: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/669/Senior-Programs

Water Safety is defined as the procedures, precautions and policies associated with safety in, on and around bodies of water, where there is a risk of injury or... drowning. It has applications in several occupations, sports and recreational activities, and above all at home and in real life. Learn more about it. https://bit.ly/3dM6Qof

Say hello to our December Stand Out Lifeguard! He has a great attitude and always gives 110%. We could not do this without him. Thank you for all your hard work! Be sure to say hi to him the next time you visit us!

We're excited to get the lane lines out and water exercise moving! Check out our website for all water exercise information and how to register. https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Aquatics

We have a new team member joining us! Our new mannequin allows us to simulate rescues while continuing to social distance. Comment below what we should name them!

We are excited to announce Water Exercise is starting up Monday October 26th! Classes will look different as we follow all CDC, State, and County guidelines. Registration is required and will open October 19th at 3pm. View all City of Ventura classes here: https://bit.ly/3lR8nwi

Thanks Wayne for keeping our pools up and running for our community to enjoy!

We love our team! Shout out to September’s stand out staff! Thanks for all your hard work!

From body-confidence issues to winning Olympic gold alongside Michael Phelps find out how Cody Miller became swimming's Iron man: https://oly.ch/3bSCcZr

We are adding more time frames to the Recreation and Competiton Pool for lap swim starting Monday 8/31! Check out our website to see all updated hours before making reservations at 3pm today! https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Aquatics

Get silly with us beginning Friday, August 28! Ventura Parks & Recreation is rolling out a new Silly Walk & Roll outdoor activity. Community members of all ages... are encouraged to join in the fun. All you have to do is visit a participating City park and start silly walking or rolling. You can skip, dance, pretend to be a dinosaur, or crawl, the possibilities are endless! Film yourself doing your Silly Walk & Roll, post it to Facebook, and tag us @VenturaParksAndRecreation. Check out this video to learn more about our Silly Walk & Roll outdoor activity. For details and a list of participating parks, visit https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov//Silly-Walk-Roll-Challenge See more

While swimming always avoid prolonged breath holding or over breathing by taking several deep breaths in a row (hyperventilating) before you go underwater. This... can modify your oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in a way that causes you to lose your desire to inhale so you can become unconscious and drown. Shallow Water Blackout Prevention See more