Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center

Chaparral Aquatic Center will be closed on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 and will re-open on Thursday, April 18. This closure is necessary to perform a required pool water treatment. Cactus and McDowell Mtn. Ranch Aquatic Centers will remain open.
 Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center will be closed from Monday, January 1, 2024 through Sunday, April 28, 2024 for a pool re-plaster project. Club SAR will be accepting fitness pass holders during the closure.  

Cactus Pool

Swim Lessons

Register for classes at Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.govlinks to external site

Pool Features

  • 23 short course lap lanes (25-yard pool)
    • Heated during the winter
    • Pool depth: 3 - 14 feet
  • Three 1-meter diving boards
  • Two 3-meter diving boards
  • Public swimming (summer only)
  • U.S. Swim and Dive teams
  • Reservations available for commercial lane rentals
  • 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

    Fee Resident Non-Resident
    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
    Purchase a Pass online here!links to external site

    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 480-312-7665.

    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? Click here for more info.

     

    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, step-children, and adopted children if all are residing at the same address.
     
    Purchase a Family Pass online here!links to external site

    Fees

    Location Resident
    Fee / Each Add. Member*     		Non-Resident
    Fee / Each Add. Member*
    Eldorado, Cactus & Chaparral $168 / $20 $240 / $30
    McDowell Mtn. Ranch $192^ / $20 $272^ / $30
    *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 contact [email protected] or call 480-312-6677.

    Contact Information

    Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center
    7202 E. Cactus Rd.
    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    P: 480-312-7665

    John Bunnell
    Community Services Supervisor 
    P: 480-312-8433
    [email protected]

    Schedules
    Pool & Fitness Center Calendar (PDF)
    Lap Lane Availability (PDF)
    Aerobic and Youth Sports Schedule (PDF)

    Aquatic Links