Marguerite Aquatics Complex Reopening In April

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Residents are ready to dive on in. The much anticipated opening of the Marguerite Aquatics Complex is coming the first full weekend in April.

“Continuing Mission Viejo’s Olympic Tradition,” the Marguerite Aquatics Complex will make a historic splash for its Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 7.

Ushering in a new chapter of our City’s swimming and diving legacy, the event will give the community a chance to meet past, present and future Olympians as well as enjoy synchronized diving and splash time. Families will enjoy an inflatable aquatic obstacle course as well as activities and tours of the newly renovated 45-year-old center. The complex will feature the only 45-foot-tall dive tower with doublewide platforms in Orange County, making it the sole facility on the West Coast capable of hosting synchronized diving competitions.

"The Marguerite Aquatics Complex has been under renovation for roughly 18 months and we are excited to re-open it to the community with this Grand Re-Opening Ceremony on April 7," a representative of the city said. "There has been a lot of interest in the facility by our community and many are anxious to finally see the finished product. As a result, we are expecting a large turnout with thousands of people attending the event."

Parking is available at Trabuco Hills High School (free shuttles to event).

Opening ceremonies are from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a host of activities taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 27474 Casta Del Sol.

“Continuing Mission Viejo’s Olympic Tradition,” the Marguerite Aquatics Center make a historic splash for its Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 7. Opening ceremonies are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a host of activities taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 27474 Casta Del Sol. Guest parking will be provided at Trabuco Hills High School with FREE shuttles to the event (no parking on site).

Ushering in a new chapter of our City’s swimming and diving legacy, the event will give the community a chance to meet Olympians including Greg Louganis, Rowdy Gaines and our very own Brian Goodell. The celebration includes a diving demonstration, Nadadores’ historical timeline and photo opportunities with and autographs from the Olympians.

Families will enjoy crafts and games like Olympic torch making and an Olympic ring toss. There will be two water obstacle courses with timed heats for swimmers to take home a ribbon; splash time with a chance to walk on water in bubble balls; and other fun activities in and out of the pool. (A swim test is required for all pool activities.) Entry to the event is FREE with food trucks providing delectable fare for purchase.

Stay tuned for more information leading up to this momentous celebration.

visit: cityofmissionviejo.org for more information.

Photo, courtesy City of Mission Viejo