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Swimming Pools & Aquatic Centers 
Admission fee or membership required
Folsom
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Adjacent to Lembi Park at Riley and Wales Dr. The large kiddie pool features a beach-slope entry, and two play structures with tumble buckets, slide, climbing ladders, water cannons and adjustable sprayers that kids can control, as well as a large waterslide for older children. If you have small children, watch out for surprise blasts from the water cannons. (Photo by Folsom Tourism Bureau, photo by Jen K.) |
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California Family Fitness
Membership required for use. One of their three pools is a gradual entry pool that is less intimidating for toddlers than the city’s aquatic center, as the spray features and slide are located in a seperate part of the pool area. (Photo by California Family Fitness) |
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Lifetime Fitness
Has both indoor and outdoor zero-entry family pools. Both the indoor and outdoor pools are equipped with a pair of waterslides. A somewhat pricey membership is required. |
El Dorado Hills
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EDH CSD Pool (Mushroom Pool) From Hwy 50 heading east take El Dorado Hills exit. Turn right at Harvard Way, then an immediate left into the EDH CSD parking lot. The summer seasonal wading pool is located behind the recreation buildings. (Photo by Vomund Photography) |
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EDH Sports Club
530 Post Court, EDH Membership required. Has a family pool and wading pool (in addition to their lap swimming pool). Unlike the community pool, the sports club pool does not close for private parties or swim meets, so the hours may be more consistent and convenient. (Photo by Spare Time Clubs) |
Orangevale
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Orangvale Community Center & Pool 6826 Hazel Ave, Orangevale Features a calm gradual entry pool a large lap swimming section as well. Has one small waterslide. May be a good non memberhip option for little ones intimidated by spray features. (Photo by Brandi K.) |
Rancho Cordova
Admission to Rancho Cordova public pools is only $2/person (any age).
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2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova CLOSED for Remodel as of 2018 at Hagan Community Park. Water depths on their 3 pools vary from 1 1/2 to 6 feet deep. *Hagan Community Park may have a parking fee Photo by Cordova Recreation & Park District
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3480 Routier Road, Sacramento Offers public swim hours seasonally during the summer. Has a gradual entry pool with water depths 5 1/2 ft deep, kiddie water slide, open grass areas and a small shade canopy. Photo by Cordova Recreation & Park District |
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9594 Kiefer Boulevard, Rancho Cordova Public swim and lap swim hours are available seasonally in the summer. Photo by Cordova Recreation & Park District |
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The Northern California Swimstitute 11335B Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova This year-round indoor pool (warmed to 84 degrees) offers swim instruction, as well as lap swim, water aerobics, and even log rolling. Photo by the Swimstitute |
Citrus Heights
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7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights The pool is large and clean. There is the main lap pool, a roped off is an area for small kids with zero entry and a large fountain. Seperate from both of those is an area with two small diving boards and one high dive. There is lots of shaded seating around the pools. (Photo by Sunrise Recreation and Park District) |
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Antelope Aquatic Complex
7990 Palmerson Drive, Antelope This pool, with cheaper prices than other pools with comperable features, has both big and little waterslides, and a spray feature for kiddies. Approx 26-35 min from central Folsom (depending on traffic) (Photo by Sunrise Recreation and Park District) |
Roseville
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3051 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville Kids may enjoy the zero-depth recreation pool with beach entry, a 150-foot water-slide, and a children’s interactive water play area. |
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10210 Fairway Drive, Roseville This indoor pool a state of the art facility with a retractable roof that includes an 8 lane, 25 yard pool with depths between 3.5 – 8.5 feet. There is an additional 1,500 square foot warm water pool with depths up to 5 feet deep. |
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4th & D Street,l Roseville This pool facility includes a recreational pool with a small tube water slide, dressing rooms, spectator area, and a small picnic area. This facility operates from the mid June through the beginning of August each year. Photo by Dan Birlem |
Roseville Aquatic Complex (City of Roseville)
Placerville Aquatic Center (City of Placerville Parks & Rec)
Placerville
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3071 Benham St, Placerville A six-lane 25 yard pool with a diving board that slopes from 3 to 12 feet deep; a shallow splash pool sloping from 24 to 42 inches deep with a twisting waterslide; and a separate, enclosed wading activity pool with an interactive water play structure. Approx 24 min from central Folsom. Photo by Alicia A. |
Sacramento
The city of Sacramento has over a dozen public pools with seasonal recreation swim.
Elk Grove
Wackford Aquatic Complex (9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove) Features a zero-depth entry recreation pool with a 146 foot water slide and waterplay features, and an in water playground for children 8 years and under.
Jerry Fox Swim Center (9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd, Elk Grove) – Located inside Elk Grove Regional Park this swim center has plenty of shade and seasonal recreation swim hours. The swim center is home to a 140 foot waterslide called Clyde’s Plunge. The swimming pool is a 6 lane by 25-yard pool that ranges from 3 to 6 feet in depth.
Waterparks
(these require an admission fee or season pass)
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1893 Taylor Rd, Roseville This water-park has an adventure island, a wave pool, a lazy river and eight slide towers. Approx 22 minutes from central Folsom (Photo by Golfland Sunsplash) |
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1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento Features more than 25 exhilarating water attractions, breath-taking slides, a wave pool, lazy river and other fun-filled activities. For the younger kids, there is Treehouse Reef, complete with water toys and slides. (Photo by Raging Waters) |
Water Sports
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1901 Hazel Ave, Gold River The general public can rent kayaks, canoes, and other equipment for use on Lake Natoma. Life jackets must be worn, but are available with rental. No parking fees. (Photo by Kids Busy Book) |
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Current Adventures Kayak School Lotus, CA (classes are at Lake Natoma) Offers private and group kayak lessons for ages 8+ on Lake Natoma (Folsom). They also have birthday parties, family, and group outings available. (Photo by Current Adventures Kayak School) |
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11257 S Bridge St, Rancho Cordova Offers self-guided (class I-II) river rafting trips on the lower American River between Rancho Cordova and Sacramento with return shuttle service. (Photo by American River Raft Rentals) |
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River Rat Raft & Bike
4053 Pennsylvania Ave, Fair Oaks Offers raft rentals for rafts and inflatable kayaks to raft the Lower American River, with return shuttle service. (Photo by River Rat Raft & Bike)
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