Palm Desert Aquatic Center Kicks Off July With Poolside Fireworks

From Palm Desert Aquatic Center: Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) kicks off 4th of July! Gates open at 11 a.m. until sundown, followed by the spectacular Palm Desert Civic Center Fireworks Show. Also in July, the Dive-in Movie program continues, and adult learn to swim lessons will be offered for free. While PDAC is an inexpensive option compared to other water parks in the valley, it also regularly offers water fitness classes, and is available for birthday party space and cabana rentals.

Put on by the City of Palm Desert, the fireworks show will begin at dark. Guests can enjoy the show from the pool, lounge chairs, table seating or along with large grassy areas surrounding the pools. Those attending are encouraged to arrive early for parking lot access as Magnesia Falls Drive will close at 4 p.m. and reopen after the fireworks. Those coming after 4 p.m. can park on Magnesia Falls Drive east of Portola Avenue as well as at Magnesia Falls Park. Parking at the neighboring Civic Center is open until 6 p.m. with access from Fred Waring Drive.
The PDAC Dive-in movie is Friday, July 6, featuring Disney’s popular animated hit, “Moana.” The gates open at 7 p.m. with the splash playground and sildes open 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy playing in the recreation pool and zero depth during the movie, the movie will be playing on a giant screen at sundown. Tickets are $4 per person (no charge for children under 2) and can now be pre-purchased at the front desk window at PDAC, or at the time of event until sold out. The Splash Shack will be open for a variety of snacks.

Swim lessons also continue in July with two sessions, July 2 – 12, and July 16 – 26. While kids are learning to swim or advance their skills, adults are invited to join for free swim lessons if they have never learned how. Drowning is the leading injury-related cause of death in California for kids under age five, and according to the USA Swimming Foundation, last summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day there were at least 163 children younger than age 15 who fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas. One of the best preventative measures for such tragedies is to learn how to swim and teach your child how to swim.

In addition to the July events and swim lessons, those looking to be outdoors while beating the heat, can join water exercise classes including Shallow Water Exercise, Deep Water Exercise, Deep Water Boot Camp, a Basic Arthritis and Injury Rehab Water Exercise class, and even yoga. Check www.pdpool.com for fees and a full schedule.PDAC also offers an air-conditioned and furnished multi-use room for birthday parties and other celebrations, and private shaded cabana space on the pool deck are available for rent.

Admission to recreational swim at PDAC ranges from just $2.50 to $6.00 depending on age and residency. Outside food is not allowed into the facility, but the Splash Shack is available for snacks and cold drinks. For more information about PDAC visit www.pdpool.org or call (760) 565-7467. While all pools are monitored at all times by trained lifeguards, children 6 years and younger will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult and must have an adult in the water if they are not swimmers.

The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive in Palm Desert, behind Civic Center Park. Outside food is not allowed into the facility, but a snack bar is available. For information on this event and all other PDAC classes and swim center hours, go to www.pdpool.org or call (760) 565-7467.

About Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Palm Desert Aquatic Center offers year-round fun with three year-round heated pools, multiple slides, diving boards, and a variety of play features designed to delight water lovers of all ages. All or part of the 8-acre facility can be rented for private parties, corporate events, swimming competitions, and other special occasions. Located in Palm Desert Civic Center Park, the Aquatic Center is owned by the City of Palm Desert and operated by Family YMCA of the Desert.

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