Photo Courtesy City of Apache Junction

Superstition Shadows Center 

Whether you’re a seasonal pass holder, or a first-time visitor, the Superstition Shadows Aquatic Cetner is the place to be for lap swimming, open swim, swim lessons, water aerobics, and other special events hosted all summer long. Other options include renting the facility for birthdays, office parties, or family picnics.  Come on out, and jump in – the water is fine! Located at 1091 W. Southern Avenue (between San Marcos and Ironwood Dr.). Call 480-474-5210 for more information.

http://www.ajcity.net/

Photo Courtesy City of Casa Grande

Palm Island Aquatic Center

Bring the whole family down to Casa Grande for an afternoon of fun at the Palm Island Aquatic Center! The center includes open swim hours all summer long and continues weekend hours until Labor Day.

The pool has a giant water slide for the adventurous and a shallow entry pool and splash playground for the younger ones. Swim lessons also continue through the summer and fall months.

http://www.casagrandeaz.gov/rec/facilities/palm-island-family-aquatic-center/

Photo Courtesy City of Maricopa

Copper Sky Aquatic Center 

Maricopa’s Copper Sky Aquatic Center is the perfect place to bring the family and cool off. An eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool with diving boards awaits experienced swimmers, while a leisure pool with a waterslide awaits families with children. The center also boasts a rock-climbing wall, lazy river and interactive splash pad for younger children.

The pool is open through September 15.

http://www.maricopa-az.gov/web/aquatic-center

Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center – Photo Courtesy City of Chandler

Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center 

It’s as if a part of one of the bigger water parks resides within the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center. Included in the center is a lazy river, water vortex, two water slides, family pool with zero-depth entry, toddler slides, and a 752-gallon “big blue bucket.”

http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=733 

Gilbert Aquatics 

Gilbert Aquatics encompasses four public pools: Greenfield pool, Mesquite Aquatic Center, Perry Pool and Williams Field Pool. Visitors of anyone of these locations will be kept busy with the many amenities offered. Between the four pools are water slides, a kiddie slide, a zero depth area, splash pads, tumble buckets, a water sprinkler, geysers, diving boards and shade ramadas. Events like a Family Pirate Party and Dive-in-Movies help to further enhance visitors’ experience.

http://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics

Rhodes Aquatic Center

The Rhodes Aquatics Center is a place for those who miss the California tides. Aside from its beach-like entry, a splash pad, tumble buckets, and eight lap lanes, the Rhodes Aquatics Complex is also home to the famous FlowRider. The FlowRider crosses snowboarding, skateboarding and wakeboarding into an exciting ride as it simulates real waves that guests of the center can surf. The best part is that anyone can take on the FlowRider. Someone with no experience can jump on a boogie board and almost instantly start doing tricks.

http://www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec/Aquatics/pools/Rhodes.aspx

Kiwanis Wave Pool 

Kiwanis Wave Pool has brought the ocean to Arizona. With its pool that generates three-foot waves, guests can escape to Arizona’s indoor water haven. Kiwanis wave pool also offers a lap pool with six lanes, a 15 ft. tall double spiral water slide along with raft and tube rentals so guests can fully experience those waves.

http://www.tempe.gov/kiwanis 

Photo Courtesy of City of Glendale

Foothills Aquatics Center

The Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center has everything you need for summer.

The center consists of a lazy river, competitive lap pool, diving well, two slides, a leisure pool with zero depth entry, and an aquatic playground. And for those who need a break from all the water-centric fun, there’s the activity room that includes billiards, ping pong, arcade games, a big screen TV, game tables, a jogging track, rock climbing wall and fitness center.

Surprise Aquatic Center 

Ready to help you beat the Arizona heat is the Surprise Aquatic Center. The center has many amenities including a zero depth area with Water Play Feature, two slides, a completion pool, vortex whirlpool and diving well.

Remember to keep the little ones safe by enrolling them in fall swim lessons! The city of Surprise offers lessons in August and September: http://www.surpriseaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22821 

Tolleson Public Pool 

The Tolleson High School Public Pool is now open! Come enjoy some fun in the sun where food, games, lessons and swim teams are offered for all.

Additionally, the pool will host various special events during the summer including a water safety day, dive in movie nights, and a special swim lesson day.

For more information please visit www.tuhsd.org or call 623-478-4398.

Photo Courtesy of City of Scottsdale

The McDowell Mountain Ranch has everything a person in search of a pseudo beach adventure could want. Amenities at the center include a large tube water slide, 600-foot lazy river, zero-depth entry into a large play pool, water play features, interactive spray pad, grassy sections with multiple shaded areas, 8-lanes lap pool, diving boards, and a party island. The best part about the center is its midnight swims. The pool is open for night-time swimming the first Saturday of the month from June to August.

With four amazing facilities, the City of Scottsdale Aquatic Centers has a lot to offer this summer for aquatic fun! This summer, Scottsdale has themed its aquatic centers with the “Amazing Swim 2014: Swim the SEVEN WONDERS!” where you can visit any Scottsdale aquatic center and track your miles to swim your way to great prizes, better health, and fun destinations. There is no registration fee; just participate each time you use the facility throughout 2014.  The idea is to swim (the distance around or through,) the seven natural wonders of the world including Mount Everest, Victoria Falls, and the Grand Canyon! Compete against yourself, or compare your progress against other swimmers in Scottsdale.

For more information, call 480-312-POOL or visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/sports/aquatics.