COVID-19 Updates

Simpkins Family Swim Center is currently open. Reservations for lap swim and warm water pool use are no longer required.

Drop-in lap swimming is available all hours of facility operation! Reservations for lap swim are no longer required. Specific lane availability is subject to change. Please see the current Lap Swim Schedule.

Aquatic Fitness programming, water aerobics & adult fitness classes, are available by drop-in. Adult Fitness (Coached Lap Swim) will be beginning again Aug. 4.

Drop-in Recreation Swim and Open Swim is available. Reservations for Recreation Swim and Open Swim are not required. Warm Water Pool Schedule.

The warm water pool is available for drop-in recreation and open swim throughout the day. Reservations are no longer required for use of the warm water pool. Please see the most current Warm Water Pool Schedule for Open Swim and Rec Swim hours. 

Available on a limited basis. Private and semi-private lessons available. Semi-privates are for up to two individuals from the same family or household who are at a similar swimming ability.

Summer 2021 Aquatics Camps registration began April 3, 2021 with limited capacity. All spots are currently filled.

Beginning Monday May 3rd, water aerobics classes are being offered at the Swim Center.

Join our team of certified lifeguards and head lifeguards! Check here to see if the Swim Center is hiring.

Registration is now open for before and afterschool programs at Mar Vista Elementary School and La Selva Beach Clubhouse.

Kreative Kids Preschool at Wilder Hall is open for registration.

Explore County Parks Virtual Recreation Center for a library of pre-recorded fitness classes, art classes and more!

There are no COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor class permits at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at any time.

There are no COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor ceremonies at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at any time.

Athletic fields and sports courts are available. There are no COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor use at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at any time.

Picnic areas reservations are now available. There are no COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor picnic area use at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at any time.

Reservations and rental options are available. There are no COVID-19 restrictions on indoor events for less than 5,000 people and outdoor events for less than 10,000 people at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at anytime.

Meeting rooms are available for reservation. There are no COVID-19 restrictions on meeting rooms at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at any time.

Reservations and rental options are available. There are no COVID-19 restrictions on indoor events for less than 5,000 people and outdoor events for less than 10,000 people at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at anytime.

Wedding reservations for indoor and outdoor facilities are available. Outdoor ceremonies are also available. There are no COVID-19 restrictions on weddings at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at any time.

Santa Cruz County Parks offer unique opportunities for commemorating loved ones, renting garden plots, placing your horse in a private horse stall and more! There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions at this time. Restrictions are subject to change at any time.

Interested in volunteering with County Parks? Volunteer opportunities are subject to current County and State COVID-19 Guidelines. Please note, all volunteers receive project coordination, safety orientation, and materials needed for the specific project from the Santa Cruz County Parks Department prior to the start of their service.