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Pool Parties & Rentals
General Information
The facility includes a recreation pool, water playground pool, two water slides, a 50-meter competition pool with two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving boards, locker rooms, and picnic areas. We offer pool parties, swim meet and water polo event rentals, filming rentals, team pool parties and end of school year parties and more!
Birthday & Special Event Celebrations
Celebrate your next birthday or special event at the Ventura Aquatic Center! Party areas are reserved during scheduled recreational swim times. A reservation fee is due upon booking; guest tickets are issued at that time. The total guest count includes anyone entering the facility, whether they are swimming or not. All reservation fees are non-refundable. Please call 805-654-7511 for more information.
Party Reservation Fees
The summer season runs June through August on Saturdays from 4:30-6:30pm.
50 guest tickets
$400
75 guest tickets
$600
Party Reservations Include
- Guaranteed guest entry
- Early admission for party preparations (15 minutes)
- Reserved picnic area
Private Group Rentals
Private group rentals are available for shared use during open business hours or for sole use during non-operational hours. Rental fees are divided into 3 categories listed below.
Category 1
Permittees must be non-profit groups with a current Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3), government agencies, community councils, and public schools.
Fees
Competition and 25-meter pool
$6.25 per lane per hour and $15 per long course lane/hour
Recreation Area
$125/hour
Full Facility
$235/hour
Category 2
Permittees must be community service groups or organizations without current Internal Revenue Code 501 (c)(3) status. Permittee activities must provide services that meet community needs.
Fees
Competition and 25-meter pool
$8 per lane per hour and $19 per long course lane/hour
Recreation Area
$200/hour
Full Facility
$345/hour
Category 3
Permittees in this category include people conducting private events. An example of a Category 3 permittee is an individual, group, business, or organization holding private functions, including, without limitation.
- Corporate Retreats
- Sports and Recreational Activities
- Weddings & Wedding Receptions
- Other similar types of activities or non-profit groups and organizations that have closed memberships such as:
- Fraternal Clubs
- Political
- Religious
- Unions
Fees
Competition and 25-meter pool
$16.75 per lane per hour and $40.00 per long course lane/hour
Recreation Area
$275/hour
Full Facility
$575/hour
- What time of day can I reserve a party and for how long?
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Party areas may be reserved during our scheduled Recreational Swim times and you and your guests may occupy that area for the entire Open Swim, which is typically 3-4 hours.
- How many tables are there in the reserved picnic area?
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There are 6 tables with 5 chairs per table; the area seats approximately 30 people, but do keep in mind that the children are usually in the water having fun and do not typically stay in the picnic area.
- Can I decorate the picnic area and if so, how early can I come in to do that?
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Yes, you may arrive 30 minutes before Open Swim begins. You must remove all decorations at the conclusion of your party. Be aware that the picnic area tends to be breezy; we do not recommend balloons unless they are securely tied down.
- Does the reservation fee include food or beverages?
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No, we do not provide food or beverages but personal food and beverage items in plastic containers are permitted inside the park. Barbecue pits, alcoholic beverages or glass containers, bottles, etc. are not allowed. Many parties order pizza to be delivered to the facility or they bring in sandwiches, chips, dips, and drinks.
- Do you have any refrigeration for a birthday cake?
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No, we do not have a refrigerator, however we do allow coolers into the facility.
- What happens if it rains on my party date?
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We are open when it rains, so your party will still be reserved as scheduled. However, if availability permits, you may move your party to a different date, availability permitting.
- If some of my guests aren’t planning to swim, do they count as an entry?
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Yes, anyone entering the facility must be paid for as our lifeguards are responsible for the safety of all patrons whether they swim or not.
- What if I need more entries as my party date approaches?
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Additional entries may be purchased up to 2 days before your reserved party date.
- Do my party guests need to wait in line to get in?
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No, your guests can bypass the line and provide their names to the party host located at the exit doors to enter.
- May I come in to look at the party areas before I decide to make a reservation?
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Yes, please stop in to look at the pool features and picnic area. We are open most days from 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Monday - Friday and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Is a deposit required in order to reserve?
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Yes, we require that all fees are paid at the time of reservation.
- Can I get a refund if I decide to cancel my reservation?
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All fees are non-refundable; however, you may move your party to a different date, availability permitting, with 72 hours notice.