Santa Monica Swim Center is pleased to announce our re-opening* Tuesday, July 21st at 11 a.m. for lap swimming only. Re-opening will happen in phases and reservations will be required for lap swimming, recreational swimming and any City programming.

We are very excited to welcome our lap swimmers back to the facility and strongly encourage all swimmers to review our “Guide for Facility Users”, “How to: create an account”, “How to: make a reservation” and the “SMSC Map” indicating parking, entrance and exit. All guests will be required to follow our new policies and procedures while at the Swim Center.

Reservations can be made online up to 3 days in advance starting at 7 a.m. To make a reservation please review “How to: make a reservation”. The reservation system will be live online at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 18th . Unfortunately as the facility will remain closed until Tuesday, staff will not be available to assist with reservations until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21st.

Santa Monica College Parking structures will remain closed, parking will be available on the street (follow all posted signs) or in parking lot #6 on the corner of 14th Street & Pico. Please review SMSC Map for parking lot location and where to enter and exit the facility.

The Swim Center will be open Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Swim Center will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces (behind your mask of course) at the Swim Center on Tuesday, July 21st!

*Re-opening date is subject to change based on the County of Los Angeles Public Heath orders and guidelines.

Interim City Manager and Director of Emergency Services Lane Dilg has issued a Twentieth Supplement to Santa Monica’s local emergency declaration strengthening and clarifying requirements for wearing face coverings and setting penalties for those who do not wear them when required. Face coverings are critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Click Here for more information

The City has put together a plan for the safe re-opening of the Swim Center, with input and approval from the Emergency Operations Center to ensure compliance with State and County public health orders related to COVID-19. We are continuing to work with Santa Monica College to address their concerns regarding operations in the COVID-19 environment by obtaining additional supplies and implementing enhanced procedures. The re-opening date will be posted on our website and Facebook as soon as all safety measures are in place and new instructions for visiting the Swim Center are finalized.

The City has put together a plan for the safe re-opening of the Swim Center, with input and approval from the Emergency Operations Center to ensure compliance with State and County public health orders related to COVID-19. We are continuing to work with Santa Monica College to ensure that the re-opening plan also addresses their concerns regarding operations in the COVID-19 environment. (The Swim Center is a unique City facility in that it is located on the campus of SMC.) We look forward to re-opening the Swim Center once we gain SMC’s concurrence that their institutional needs and concerns can be met.

City of Santa Monica staff and our community partners at Santa Monica College are working to ensure the safe reopening of the Santa Monica Swim Center for the community and are working to make necessary changes to programming due to modified operating hours, staff reductions, social distancing, and infection control guidance. Re-opening is subject to change based on the County of Los Angeles Public Heath orders and guidelines. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to safely reopen Santa Monica. Please check santamonica.gov/coronavirus-reopenings or subscribe to receive Santa Monica’s email newsletter at santamonica.gov/newsletter for reopening information. Click here for Current Re-Opening Updates.

Jul 1, 2020

We appreciate all your support and patience during this time. We are still waiting for the green light to reopen, once we have concrete information about our opening date we will make sure to share on our Facebook and website. Click here for Current Re-Opening Updates.

LA County has green light the reopening of additional recreation and facilities, including public swimming pools. The City of Santa Monica will begin to reopen select facilities and programs with restrictions on a rolling basis beginning July 2020. We are working on facility improvements to ensure a safe reopening for the community and working to make necessary changes to programming due to modified operating hours, staff reductions, social distancing, and infection control guidance. Thank you all for your patience and understanding while we work to safely reopen Santa Monica. We are just as excited as you are about welcoming you back. Please check santamonica.gov/coronavirus-cancellations for information as it becomes available.

The Santa Monica Swim Center is not yet open. Santa Monica is currently planning for reopening, including cleaning and social distancing protocols. We will announce re-opening dates to the public as soon as possible.

Pool availability will be extremely limited after reopening. This is because of new Public Health required social distancing requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are required to severely limit the number of persons in the pool. We will provide more details on program modifications as soon as we are able. We appreciate your patience during this challenging time.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding while the Swim Center is closed. While we are all excited to see our swimmers back in the water, we have a responsibility to ensure a safe return to the pool. We need to be creative and flexible as we re-imagine what that looks like for the Santa Monica Swim Center. This framework will be based on the best information available to begin doing that. Although the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Department may soon announce the re-openings of pools, we will need time to ensure all safety measures are in place before welcoming back staff and swimmers. We will work hard to ensure all requirements and guidelines as outlined by the County are strictly adhered to. When we are ready to announce a re-opening date we will post it here on our website as well as our Facebook page. Again, we truly appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a safe return to the Swim Center.

Here are are some helpful tips on staying safe at the beach this summer season!
American Red Cross beach Safety Tips

We are all in this together, stay informed with the City of Santa Monica's latest news. https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/a-time-for-engagement

While our pools are still closed please make sure to always practice water safety. Here are some tips on how to remain safe while at home.
https://www.redcross.org/…/water…/water-safety-for-kids.html

Summer programming and registration has been postponed until future notice. We are always here to answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you all soon and can't wait to get back in the water! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Santa Monica’s COVID-19 local emergency has been extended to June 30, 2020. The Santa Monica Swim Center will remain closed until further notice. More information can be found at santamonica.gov/coronavirus-cancellations

Due to COVID-19, the City of Santa Monica’s springtime Community Recreation offerings as well as Aquatics, CREST camps, youth sports, and after school programming have been canceled and refunds will be issued. The refund process will begin on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Participants should expect to be refunded within 10 business days.

Questions?

For CREST, visit smgov.net/crest or call 310.458.8540

For Recreation, visit santamonica.gov/recscape or call 310.458.2239

For information related to COVID-19:

Daily Updates: santamonica.gov/coronavirus

Hotline Number: 310-458-8400 or info@santamonica.gov

Emergency alerts: santamonica.gov/alerts

City of Santa Monica newsletter: smgov.net/newsletter

Social media:

· Twitter - @santamonicacity

· Facebook/Instagram @cityofsantamonica

We are planning for a healthy, safe and fun summer! Join our team to make it happen! 🌞🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️
Apply at www.smgov.net/hr

The City of Santa Monica has extended our local emergency and all orders until April 30.

We care about your health and safety, and we are working closely with the LA County Department of Public Safety to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Given the “Stay at Home” orders from California Governor Gavin Newsom, the City of Santa Monica is cancelling all aquatic programming, all public events and extending facility closures through April 30. This means that all closures, including City Hall and City facilities (including beach parking closures and impacts on City services) are effective until April 30.

For a full list of closures, cancellations and service changes, visit santamonica.gov/coronavirus-cancellations.

As a reminder, please STAY HOME, practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

For local information, visit santamonica.gov/coronavirus. Sign up for daily updates at santamonica.gov/newsletter and emergency alerts by texting SMCOVID to 888-777. You can also follow Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you have additional questions, contact our COVID-19 hotline at info@santamonica.gov or 310-458-8400.

Official Public Health Information:

LA County Department of Public Health >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention >

Stay Active!

The City of Santa Monica cares about your health and safety. While the Swim Center is closed try some of these free online workouts to stay active! Please note that the City of Santa Monica does not endorse, collect payment on behalf of, or receive funds to advertise any of the third party sites or services listed or referenced on this page.

Free Workouts (Disclaimer: Individuals should consult their physician before starting any exercise program or changing their diet to limit risks of injury):

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Fitness Blender https://www.fitnessblender.com

Free Fitness Apps (Disclaimer: Individuals should consult their physician before starting any exercise program or changing their diet to limit risks of injury):

Map my Fitness - https://www.mapmyfitness.com

7 minute workout- https://www.workoutinc.net

Freeletics- https://www.freeletics.com/en/

Nike Training Camp- https://www.nike.com/ntc-app

The City of Santa Monica cares about your health and safety.

We are working closely with the LA County Department of Public Health to monitor the novel corona virus. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Santa Monica is cancelling all Aquatic programming at the Santa Monica Swim Center effective immediately through March 31st.

We will follow up with refund information.

For more preventative steps and the latest Santa Monica-specific information about the novel coronavirus, visit santamonica.gov/coronavirus.

As a reminder, please stay home when sick, wash your hand often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

To stay informed, sign up for Santa Monica news at santamonica.gov/newsletter and emergency alerts at www.santamonica.gov/alerts.