Balboa Pool

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Swimmers are welcome for lap swimming year-round.

The NMCSD lap pool consist of five 25 meter lanes. We have lockers available for daily use only, as well as a Coed sauna. Lap swimming is open to all active duty, reservists, retirees, dependents (ONLY 10 yrs. and up), and DOD civilians with a military I.D. Dependents ages 10 years and up MUST present their military I.D. and pass the Navy Youth Swim Test.


The Navy Youth Swim Test consist of:

•       Swim one pool length (min. 25 yards) unassisted and without rest
•       Swimmer must use a recognizable stroke (breaststroke or freestyle)
•       Jump into the deep end and return to surface
•       Tread water for a minimum of 60 seconds
•       Exit pool unassisted



Other Information
  • The pool is heated throughout the year and kept between 79-83 degrees.
  • Recreational swim is available June – September on Fri, Sat, and Sunday from 12 Noon - 5 pm. Bring the family or relax and unwind solo! Proper swim attire required.