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Parks and Recreation
McDowell Mountain Aquatic Center
15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Aquatic/Fitness Center
Pool Features
13-lane, 25 yd lap pool
8-lanes during Waterpark hours
Heated during the winter
Two 1-meter diving boards
Two 3-meter diving boards
Large tube water slide (only available during summer)
Lazy river (only available during summer)
Zero-depth entry play pool (only available during summer)
Water play features and spray pad (only available during summer)
Grassy sections with multiple shady areas
Veranda seating with a view of the pool area
Party island with seating at the lazy river (only available during summer)
Fitness Center
Reservations available for groups, birthday parties, private rentals and commercial lane rentals
Swimming for:
- General public
- High school teams
- Competitive teams
- Recreational teams
- Swim lessons
- Recreational teams
- Water exercise
Fitness Center Features
The fitness portion of this facility hosts a variety of aerobic, fitness and leisure education classes, free weights, machine weights and various cardiovascular machines.
The fitness center age restrictions are:
- 13 and under: Not allowed
- 14 - 17: Allowed with a signed waiver by a parent or guardian - Child fee applies
- 18 and up: Adult fee applies
Classes
All aquatic classes, such as water exercise and swim lessons, require registration and an additional fee.
Check online registration for course descriptions, location, registration dates, course dates and times, and ages or call 480-312-7665.
Are you aware that a 15 year old can be trained as a certified StarGuard Lifeguard and interview for a position for the upcoming summer?
Click here for more info.
Swim lesson information:
Register for classes at Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Not sure what level to enroll your child?
Click here and answer a few questions for the swim lesson assessment tool.
Youth Swim Lessons
All lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Lessons must meet minimum enrollment levels and will be cancelled one week prior to the start date if that level is not met.
Lesson ratios are 1:6 unless otherwise noted.
