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title: "McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center"
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# McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center

McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic & Fitness Center In this section The waterslide at McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center will be unavailable for Summer 2026, due to slide structure replacement. Swim Lessons Register for classes at Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov Pool Features 13 short course lap lanes (25-yard lap pool) Heated during the winter Two 1-meter diving boards Two 3-meter diving boards Paved section with two charcoal barbecues and shade Veranda seating with a view of the pool area 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) Reservable spaces (only available during the summer) Barbecue Bay (paved and shaded area with two charcoal grills) Party Island (shared area at the lazy river) Party Place (shaded area overlooking lazy river with picnic tables and indoor kitchen) Reservations available for groups, birthday parties, private rentals and commercial lane rentals Programming offered: lap swim waterpark (summer only) high school teams competitive teams recreational teams Classes offered: swim lessons recreational teams water exercise Fitness Center 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 Fees McDowell Mountain Ranch Resident Non-Resident ** Waterpark hours - Adult / Child (Only available during summer) $7 / $5 $10 / $7 Daily Lap Swim/Fitness Center - Adult / Child $4 / $3 $6 / $4 Lap Swim/Fitness Center Passes - Adult / Child (10 visits) $40 / $30 $60 / $40 Lap Swim/Fitness Center Passes - Adult / Child (30 visits) $96 / $72 $144 / $96 ** The waterslide at McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center will be unavailable for Summer 2026, due to slide structure replacement. Purchase a pass! Family Pass The Pre-Season Sale for the Family Pass begins April 1, and allows all families unlimited waterpark/public swim and fitness center visits from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A family of four that visits a city pool an average of two times a week receives a substantial savings over the drop-in price when they purchase a Family Pass for the season. The savings increase the more frequently you attend. Family Passes include unlimited waterpark/public swim, lap swim and fitness center visits. How the Pass Works Only the MMR Family Pass can be used at all four pools. Passes purchased for Eldorado, Cactus and Chaparral may be used at any of the three pools. See below for pricing. Your family will be issued a single Summer Family Pass card. Additional/replacement cards may be purchased for $5 each. The pass is sold to the immediate family** of the main contact on the account. Any pass over four family members are charged an additional member fee. ** Main contact's parents, spouse, spouse's parents, siblings, children, stepchildren, and adopted children if all are residing at the same address. ** The waterslide at McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center will be unavailable for Summer 2026, due to slide structure replacement. Purchase a family pass! Fees Location Resident Fee / Each Add. Member* Non-Resident Fee / Each Add. Member* Eldorado, Cactus & Chaparral $280 / $20 $400 / $30 McDowell Mtn. Ranch $480^ / $80 $680^ / $120 *A family pass includes four family members. ^MMR Aquatic Center Family Pass is good at all four aquatic centers. MMR has a different price due to the significantly greater number of amenities. For further information, please email or call 480-312-6677. 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 480-312-6677. 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? More info . Important Links Facility Schedule (PDF) Lap Lane Availability (PDF) Fitness Schedule (PDF) Aquatic Center Map (PDF) Detailed Floor Plan (PDF) Last Updated: May 21, 2026 McDowell Mountain Ranch Park 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-312-6677 City of Scottsdale Upcoming Holidays Holiday Name Holiday Date Observed On Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Day after Thanksgiving Day Fri, Nov 27, 2026 Fri, Nov 27, 2026 Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Fri, Dec 25, 2026 New Year's Day Fri, Jan 01, 2027 Fri, Jan 01, 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18, 2027 Mon, Jan 18, 2027 President's Day Mon, Feb 15, 2027 Mon, Feb 15, 2027 Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 Mon, May 31, 2027 Juneteenth Sat, Jun 19, 2027 Fri, Jun 18, 2027 Independence Day Sun, Jul 04, 2027 Mon, Jul 05, 2027 Labor Day Mon, Sep 06, 2027 Mon, Sep 06, 2027 Additional Info: Thanksgiving is observed on Thurs & Fri. Close Kristen Clark Community Services Operations Supervisor 480-312-6651 Email Kristen Clark Back to Top