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Palm Desert Aquatic Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 728 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Palm Desert, California
Popular aquatic center features 3 pools, slides & spray areas, plus fitness classes & concessions.
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $7 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
- Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and hang out between climbs
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (760) 565-7467
- Website pdpool.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–5:45 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–5:45 PM |
What climbers say again and again
“The first thing we noticed was how spotlessly clean everything was—from the locker rooms to the pool deck.”
“This was the first time I came to this place.”
“The Civic Park next to the pool is also a nice place to hang out!”
“New, spacious and clean facilities, reasonable price ($4 for locals and $6 for visitors).”
“Bonus points for the fun slides, plenty of seating, and a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home.”
From the reviews
I was on vacation in early October and it was still over a hundred degrees every day I was there. To save money I avoided getting a hotel and slept in my van instead. Luckily I found this place and was able to cool down and get a shower.
One of the best public outdoor pools I ever been to! New, spacious and clean facilities, reasonable price ($4 for locals and $6 for visitors). You can also rent a lock for $1. I absolutely enjoy my swim at this pool. If you don't have a pool to use at your home or hotel, then this is your place!
This pool is in a fantastic location. The local rec center is very close by, but the pool itself has three great swimming pools, the kids play area, and lap planes as well. The pool is well-maintained, covered with lifeguards, and is always fairly clean.
First time coming here and it was fantastic! Perfect family spot to have some fun. Traveled from L.A with my family and we had amazing time in the pools. The slides were also pretty cool.
Birthday parties at Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Palm Desert Aquatic Center hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Climbing parties come with staff who handle the harnesses and belaying, so parents can mostly watch. One thing that's different here: every guest needs a signed waiver — send the gym's waiver link to the other parents when you send invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular gyms.
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