Aquatics

Montanoso Recreation Center
25800 Montanoso Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Sierra Recreation Center
26887 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Lap Swim is available at the Montanoso and Sierra Recreation and Fitness Centers, as well as the Marguerite Aquatics Complex. A recreation membership or day use fee is required.

For information on Aqua Aerobics classes, please see the Sierra Fitness and Aquatics Schedule. 

Pool Area Rules

Parties of more than 15 attendees are required to make arrangements with the facility manager prior to their arrival so a proper lifeguard to patron ratio can be met.

1. Please obey lifeguard’s instructions on pool, spa and slide rules.
2. A 25-yard swim tests will be conducted for all patrons wishing to swim in deep water without a parent. 
3. Flotation devices, toys and balls are not allowed in the pools. This includes water wings, inner tubes, rafts and flotation swim suits. Coast Guard approved vests are allowed and the parent must be in the water with the child. 
4. No back flips, somersaults or other trick dives are allowed when entering the pool. 
5. Kick boards may be used for lap swimming only.  They are not allowed in the recreation swimming area. 
6. No glass containers on the pool deck.
7. No standing or sitting on another person’s shoulders.
8. The Pool and Spa area closes 15 minutes before the facility closes.

Spa Rules 

1. General pool rules apply to the use of the spa.
2. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the spa or the spa area.
3. Patrons 12 to 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult while in the spa area
4. Maximum spa temperature is 104° F

Inflatable Obstacle Course (Montanoso Only)

Open mid June through Labor Day weekend.

$2 wristbands for members and non-members daily / Day use: $4 daily passes for youth, $8 for adults. 

1. Participants 12 and younger must pass a swim test in order to use the inflatable.
2. The schedule is subject to change without notice.
3. There is no lap swimming available during the inflatable.

Splash Pad (Montanoso Only)

The splash pad is the place to be for some splashtacultar fun this summer. A colorful space filled with spays, misters, hoses, and splash buckets makes for an excellent water play experience for all ages!

The splash pad is open from 10:30 am to dusk daily during the summer.  Lounge chairs are available as well as picnic tables and benches. $4 daily passes for youth, $8 for adults. FREE for members!

The Water Park has birthday party packages and rentals are available.

1. Toys are not permitted in the splash pad.
2. No objects are to be thrown in the park for safety reasons and possible damage to the equipment.
3. Running is not allowed in the park.

Water Slide (Sierra Only)    

Open mid June through Labor Day weekend.

Day use: $4 daily passes for youth, $8 for adults. FREE for members!

1. Participants must be 48 inches tall and have adequate swimming skills in order to use the slide.
2. The schedule is subject to change without notice.

Pool Party Guidelines

Parties of more than 15 attendees are required to make arrangements with the facility manager prior to their arrival so a proper lifeguard to patron ratio can be met.

For more information on our pool party and birthday packages, please view our pool party brochure, and pool area rules flyer above. 

Reservation Times

Daily: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

1. Reservation time includes both set-up and tear down. Two-hour minimum rental is required.
2. Reservations may be booked up to one year in advance (at least a three week notice is required). Pool Parties can be reserved from March through October each year.
3. Cabanas are available for rent with a pool party rental. Lounge chairs and tables on the pool deck are used on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved for a party.
4. Facilities are open to the public and other pre-scheduled classes and activities.
5. Facilities require a 25-yard swim test for guests using the pool.  Non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult swimmer.