Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center - Salida, Colorado

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Big pool, Includes:
Hot pool (Abt. hot tub temp),
Cold pool,
Rock wall,
Diving board,
Slide (very fun),
2 Lap lanes,
Beach balls/Floaties (You can bring your own)
Showers (Free with entry),
Ice cream,
Friendly staff,
Funny open sign,
Pleasing building design,
Water depth ranging from <1 inch to very deep. Facility is clean (Slight white residue in some places because of hot spring minerals)

Manny M.

This place was a lot of fun! The hot spring pool in the back was hot enough to be very relaxing and at the deepest of 4ft it was deep enough to have fun with the kids.
Having the cooler, larger pool with a starting depth of 4ft and going all the way to 10ft, was a great alternative.
Extra options were a pvc volleyball net and beach ball for an impromptu game with family or strangers.
The rock climbing wall was cool.
There is also a small slide and small diving board.
Family rooms are available as well as the expected locker rooms for men and women.
Front desk staff (Molly) was extremely friendly and helpful. Lifeguards were a little less friendly, but maybe it’s because they took their job seriously. They still did their job well, which having 4 kids I prefer.
The family deal on Thursday night was awesome.

Lana K.

I loved the place! There's a lap pool with cooler water around 80F with a diving board, slide and a climbing wall. My kids loved the slide! Then they have a leisure pool that's zero depth on one side, perfect for the little ones. The water temperature is around 100F. The prices were decent too. Kids are $3 and adults are $11. We are going there again today.

Adrianne S.

Very clean. Staff is very kind and compassionate. Like guards are extremely attentive to their areas and switch out positions frequently. Highly recommend.

Steve A.

It’s a great feature of Salida and I enjoy it every time I go, but the hours are really inconsistent! I’d love if you could pick a single time range and stick to it every day you’re open. Also fyi, they lock front doors 30min before their listed closing time, even if you just need a shower.

Matt M.

Perfect place for a soak on your way home from shredding the slopes at crested butte or monarch. Bring a towel or you will have to buy one onsite. Not a large expense but no more renting them. There are also private soak rooms available by the hour if that strikes your fancy.

Jayson T.

When traveling in my camper, I often hit rec centers for a shower. I noticed they closed at 6pm so I tried to get there with enough time to shower and be out by 6pm. However, When I arrived at about 5:40 and the doors were all locked, I was baffled. I looked at the sign and it showed 6:00pm. I don't understand why they don't post that they close at 5:30 instead of 6pm if they are locking people before 6pm.

Otherwise, my visits to this rec center have been pleasant and friendly.

Shauna M.

Hot pool (100 deg) for relaxing and cooler pool (84 deg) for lap swimming, diving, slide, volleyball, etc. Fun places for all ages.