Santa Rosa Pools & Aquatics
Year-Round City Pools, Outdoor Lagoons, and Aquatic Centers in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County
Santa Rosa offers some of the best public aquatic facilities in Sonoma County. The City of Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks Department operates two year-round indoor/outdoor pool facilities, while Sonoma County Regional Parks runs a beloved seasonal swimming lagoon at Spring Lake. Whether you are looking to swim laps, take lessons, slide down a water slide, or splash around in a new spray ground, Santa Rosa has a pool for you.
🏊 City of Santa Rosa Aquatic Centers
Santa Rosa's flagship year-round aquatic facility with a brand-new spray ground that opened in June 2025, competition pool, and full ADA accessibility.
- Lap swim and recreation swim
- Swim lessons for all ages
- Water fitness classes
- Lifeguard training
- Pool rentals and birthday parties
- Concession stand (summer)
Near downtown Santa Rosa, Ridgway is a family favorite featuring a 140-foot water slide, a competition pool, and an instructional pool for swimmers of all levels.
- Lap swim and recreation swim
- Swim lessons for all ages
- Lifeguard training programs
- Pool rentals and birthday parties
- Lockers on site
🎫 Aquatic Programs Available
Both city aquatic centers offer a full range of programs for all ages and skill levels through the City of Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks Department.
For program schedules, registration, and current hours of operation, visit srcity.org/695/Aquatics or call Recreation Administration at 707-543-3737.
🌳 Spring Lake Regional Park
Sonoma County's beloved outdoor swimming lagoon surrounded by redwoods, with free swimming and a separate inflatable water park -- open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Sandy beach and shaded redwood lawn
- Free life jackets available to borrow
- Inflatable water park with slides, climbing walls, bridges, and more
- Spring Lake Cafe with food and beverages
- Kayak and paddleboard rentals nearby
- Picnic areas and barbecue grills
- All-terrain wheelchairs available (seasonal)
The inflatable floating water park on the Spring Lake lagoon is one of Sonoma County's most popular summer destinations for families and kids. Online reservations are strongly recommended.
- Slides, bounce islands, and climbing walls
- Balance beams, trampoline, and bridges
- In-water sports court
- Walk-up tickets available when space permits
- Season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day
📍 Nearby Aquatic Options
Full aquatic facility with a warm-water therapy pool (92-94 degrees) and a lap pool (82-84 degrees). Membership required. Ideal for therapeutic swimming and family programming.
- Swim lessons for all ages
- Water safety classes
- Aqua aerobics and water fitness
- Prenatal and postnatal water classes
- Family swim and recreational swim
- Sauna on site
Santa Rosa Junior College's state-of-the-art aquatic complex features an Olympic-capable outdoor competition pool and an indoor competition pool. Primarily for students and college programs; community access is limited -- contact SRJC for current availability.
Located in nearby Healdsburg, this public swim center offers recreational swimming, swim classes, and a 25-meter, 8-lane competition pool with a diving board -- a great option for North Sonoma County residents.
A beloved Sonoma Valley institution since 1946, Morton's offers three geothermally heated mineral pools surrounded by oak trees and open meadows near Glen Ellen -- about 25 minutes from Santa Rosa. No chlorine, warm water, and a true old-school California family vibe.
- Natural geothermal mineral water -- no chlorine
- Organic Cafe 108° on site (seasonal menu)
- Creekside picnic areas and BBQ grills -- outside food and coolers welcome
- Access to Sonoma Creek running through the property
- Showers and dressing rooms
- Dog-friendly grounds (not allowed in pool area)
- Group event reservations available
Santa Rosa's most iconic hotel pool -- a mid-century gem on a 10-acre resort campus that was once a Hollywood celebrity hangout. The year-round heated main pool and a 25-meter heated lap pool are available to non-guests via day passes booked through ResortPass or directly with the resort.
- Award-winning main pool -- voted Best Swimming Pool, Best of the North Bay 2024
- Poolside dining and drinks via Lazeaway Club
- Cabana and daybed ("Birdhouse and Nest") rentals available spring and summer
- Hot tub on site
- Full-service spa and fitness center
- Book day passes via ResortPass or flamingoresort.com
- City pool schedules change seasonally -- check srcity.org or call ahead before visiting to confirm hours for your activity (lap swim, recreation swim, etc.)
- Spring Lake Water Park sells out fast on hot weekends -- book online as soon as tickets go on sale in late spring
- Spring Lake swimming lagoon admission is FREE but parking fees apply; a Sonoma County Regional Parks annual pass pays for itself quickly
- Both city pools offer memberships that reduce per-visit costs for regular swimmers -- visit srcity.org/3676 for membership info
- Water fitness and aqua aerobics classes at Finley Aquatic Center are popular -- registration is recommended in advance through the city
- Ridgway Swim Center's 140-foot water slide is a hit with kids but operates during recreation swim hours only -- confirm times before visiting
- The YMCA is the best option for warm-water therapy swimming and prenatal aquatic programs in Santa Rosa
