Getting ready forthe Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center.
An indoor hot springs pool run by the City of Salida, with a warm leisure pool that has a zero-entry side, a cooler lap pool, and private soaking pools you can book. Indoors means no cold walk between pools.
The lap pool is kept at “82-84 degrees,” while “the smaller Leisure Pool offers a cozy 97-100 degrees.”
“an ADA-compliant lift for easy entry into both pools, step entries with handrails for your comfort, and a zero-entry area into the leisure pool.”
“5-10 minute Safety Breaks take place each afternoon and evening, where all guests must exit the pools.”
Kids who can't pass the swim test (25 meters without stopping) “must stay within arms reach of an adult in the water at all times,” with “one adult per three non-swimmers in the water.”
“Private soaking pools are also available for a more intimate experience.”
Being indoors helps on a cold day: no walking outside wet between pools.
Kids 9 and under who pass the swim test still need an adult in the building.
