Have lifeguards that care about their jobs...guarding lives. Kids were jumping into the big pool…read moreonto each other and near the cement corner several times, over and over. Brought it to a lifeguard's attention, they literally said "that is his area". We left after this comment. There appeared to be actual feces in the kiddie pool area. Not a just a little. The lifeguards at the diving boards did not ensure that yellow bands were on little kids' wrists. My nephew went over there and was obviously not 12. Nothing done. I took him away and put him where he belonged. I had three kids with me all different ages and heights. Lifeguards need to be lifeguards and not be checking out other teenagers and playing games amongst themselves. It was very obvious. Sad really. Won't be back.

I love this aquatic center! They are staffed well with young, excited youth that seem to like being…read morea part of the community. Seems like everyone is following the rules and having so much fun! They will allow you to bring your own food, tables, and chairs in! They have a snack bar that seems to have something for everyone with great prices! The price to get in is so affordable at eight dollars per child. It's the cheapest fun you can have! If you're a parent/caregiver and you want to swim, it will cost you the same but if you just want to go in it, it's five dollars to enter. We typically stay the full rec time that is 3 1/2 hours. We absolutely love it. The splash pad for the younger kids is really awesome with a waterslide that's perfect for youngsters! That waterslide is so much fun and these little ones have a blast! I highly recommend!

Great place for kids and families! Has a nice long water slide and a deep and shallow pool for all…read moreages.

Visited June 30th. This is a public swimming pool in…read moreWilliams. I am always looking for a good pool to do laps especially when traveling. I went there this morning and ran into a lifeguard that said they don't open until 2pm! I think it's because they are short staffed so the hours reflect this. The parking is all gravel and the outside looks worn but the pool looked very clean ! I am not sure if I will be able to swim here since I like to do laps in the morning! It's a good outlet for kids to enjoy during the hot months!

Really nice facilities they've been doing remodeling. The lifeguards are very friendly and on their…read moregame

UPDATE: As we head into the cooler months, even though there…read moreare so many people who depend upon being able to use the pool year-round, we start to have the "staffing" issue, meaning a shortage of life guards. Thanks a bunch to the life guard who calls in "sick" the very morning (usually a week-end) that the pool is scheduled to be open, so there are people who get ready for a swim/exercise session and drive to the pool from in town (Woodland), from Davis, Winters, Esparto, the entire region - only to arrive at the pool and find out it's closed. A "bummer" is putting it lightly! I'm wondering what will happen when the new pool is opened? Building that pool is costing a lot of money - where are the reliable life guards who will be showing up for work on a dependable basis, who take their jobs seriously and don't disappoint their co-workers and those who rely on the pool for healthy exercise?

How freaking cool is this...FREE!…read more Yes open swim time is free. Owned and operated by the City of Woodland shows a very strong and positive way your tax dollars are been put to good use. Both the kiddie pool (3ft) and the competition pool have undergone major reconstruction during the winter of 2014/15. It's one of the busiest pools I've ever seen for swim meets, almost every weekend of the year. As with most public pools, there is two diving boards, a low and a high-dive. Very well maintained and supervised. There is also a security guard present at all times. Changing rooms with showers are always wet so walk slowly and carefully when in there. Some street parking but plenty in the Woodland HS faculty parking lot that's adjacent to the facility. Bring sunscreen, swimsuit, and a towel and have fun. Check their website for closures, usually due to swim meets. Cityofwoodland.org/aquatics/

Great place got a walk. Bathrooms and if you're super hot... or need to get inside of the building…read moreis open you've got that option too. I think if I would've closed the loop entirely it would have been a mile. Weave through the center of the park and around the outer perimeter. Lots of good shade too and plenty of parking. Has a playground in the middle for little ones too. (Walk across Bruceville for pan dulce or Filipino bakery or fro yo - bonus!)

Great facility, pool is usually kept perfectly clean & temp between 77 & 80, crystal clear, plenty…read moreof room for lap swimming, life guards are friendly and professional. And the staff when you walk thru the door are happy to see you and very helpful! The BEST out there!!!!

Fun slides and diving board plenty of life guards for safe swimming , there is a wait if the pool…read moreis over capacity

Great place to spend the afternoon with your family. Watch out for hot days. Everyone that lives on…read morebase is swimming here. Also if the pool is full you have to wait for others to leave before you can come in.

This place was so much fun for young kids…read more There is a wading pool area with splash structures, no deeper than 1-2 feet. Additionally, there is a separate pool with diving boards and a deep end, plus an area thats 3-4 deep. On a hot August day, an ice cream guy came by the fence and after a few kids caught on, I'm pretty sure they sold something to every single family there. They are strict about what floaties are allowed in. Our puddle jumpers were ok, but they did ask to hold them so they could check they are approved. Cost was $8 per adult, with kids free. There is tons of grass to sit in, and lawn chairs with shading. The locker rooms are nice, but it's only a changing area and bathrooms inside. The shower is only outside, so it forces you to take a quick rinse in your bathing suit.

Desperate for warm weather this past weekend we made the trek up North to the pool. The grass is…read morelovely and i always like the option for a kiddie pool since my daughter isn't a strong swimmer yet. The diving board in the deep pool was a big hit for my son; and neither child complained about chlorine, which can sometimes be an issue for them. It's still "early" in the season, but I wish the pool was open later than 5:00. Bathrooms were clean. Downside were all the older kids running into and over-crowding the kiddie pool.

Getting there early is key to securing a nice water spot. Plenty of space to park with bathrooms…read moreand park rangers onsite. $10 cash or card for daily parking fee. Pack light because some areas require a little hike to access. The general area is easy to reach and access water. I have a small secluded spot I hike down too and it's private and shaded all day.

"Life in us is like the water in a river." -- Henry David Thoreau…read more Just a short hike to Clark's Hole, a deep swimming hole on the North Fork American River, upriver of the confluence. In the early 1900s, Clarks Hole (also called Clarks Pool) was managed by the City of Auburn as a municipal swimming pool. Today, it is popular with Auburn locals for picnics and swim parties, especially on a hot days! No lifeguards. Please be careful!

I enjoyed lap swimming here. The staff and lifeguards are friendly. The pool is clean. I tried…read morediving for the first time here and had a great time!

The price is still reasonable which is nice considering everything else has gone through the roof…read more I wish the hours were better. It's so limited to open after noon and end by 5. The slide and diving board are a big hit now that my kiddo is tall enough. The shade is also pretty available.

This is one of my favorite places to hang out during the summer. Usually there's not a lot of…read morepeople either cuz their busy studying for summer classes, or because it is tooooo hot. Today im lucky enough to come on a weekend that's not overbearing with heat or overfilled with people. The music in the background and the people talking around you creates a soft ambient noise which will put you right to sleep! Don't forget your sunscreen though! Shady areas around trees can run out fast

The good news is that the planned renovation includes adding a sand volleyball court as my family…read moreis big into beach volleyball. Bad news, we are not happy they are making the space for swimming much smaller and removing a diving board leaving us all to share one, which will leave us dripping along side a long line waiting to dive. As a UCD alum, I've been taking my family to the REC POOL for last 25 years. We just sat and watched the video of what's coming in dismay. Maybe the point of making the useable space for swimming much smaller is to discourage families from going as it was intended to be for unmarried students without family living close by. My 10 and 12 year olds have celebrated birthdays here over the past decade. The original 1966 pool design seems more innovative than the new 2019 one that seems very basic with two small rectangle pools being planned... I guess a lot of cement will need to be ordered to fill in swimming area?!? Wow. Then again maybe the video was not scaled to planned size very well. I would have only renovated the 50 year old locker rooms and added the beach volleyball court with tall thin netting around it in an attempt to keep driven leather v-balls from rolling into pools or students studying on their beach towels. Where are our creative architects? Where's the water slide, slip & slide OR Zip line into the pool? Insurance issues can be avoided with planning. What about water aerobics in a 4' level shallow end for those who have joint pain or who are athletes mending an injury aquatically? What about a low and high dive diving board area? Insurance issues avoided with planning and setting rules for use. Wheres the creativity? Did they consider inviting ideas and raising funds by local fundraisers to pay for implementing a much more innovative plan?