Swim and splash in Merced County. Where to go to beat the heat
With days of triple-digit temperatures upon us, Merced County public pools are opening for summer. From splash pads at parks for the young ones, to lap swimming and even special programs, there’s a refreshing option for all.
Splash Pads and Grounds
Merced
Open now, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.
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▪ McNamara Community Park, 1040 Canal St., Merced
▪ Stephen Leonard Park, West Seventh Street at T Street, Merced
Atwater
Open now, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. daily
▪ Atwater Veterans Park, Bellevue and Buhach streets
Planada
▪ Houlihan Park, 9167 Stanford Ave.
Public Recreational and Lap Swimming
Recreational Swimming
Merced
McNamara Park pool, 1040 Canal St. Opens June 20, 1-7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays
Delhi
Delhi High School pool, 16881 Schendel Ave. Open through July 27, admission is free. Wednesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m.; Fridays, movie nights and swim from 6-8 p.m.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/delhihighpool.
Gustine
Henry Miller Park Aquatics Center, 699 Third Ave. Mondays-Fridays, 1-4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $4 per person, $3 seniors. Season passes available for individuals and families.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/milleraquatics.
Lap Swimming
Merced
UC Merced Aquatics Center: May 19-Aug. 22. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Closed weekends and June 19 and July 4.
Entry and use is open to the public, but membership is required. See tinyurl.com/ucmaquatics for details.
Swim Lessons
Merced
The city of Merced offers swim lessons for all ages. Sessions are held Mondays-Thursdays at McNamara Park pool. Registration by walk-in only at 632 W. 18th St.Office Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed noon-1 p.m. Cost is $65 per session, per child.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/mercedlessons or call 385-6895.
