Gold Country YMCA

Find us
350 Race Street, Grass Valley
CA 95945
Hours
Wednesday
See Schedule Linked Below
Seasonal Hours
Mon - Sun See Schedule Linked Below

At A Glance

At the Y, kids thrive in a safe, supportive, and fun environment where curiosity and adventure never stop. Every activity is designed to spark joy while building the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The Memorial Park Pool at the Gold Country YMCA is the perfect place for families to make a splash, whether it’s kids learning water safety, adults enjoying lap swim, or everyone joining in for open swim, parties, and more. With a variety of programs and activities, there’s something for every age and interest.

Dive into the details below!

gold country ymca pool

Location Amenities

  • Facility Rentals (open)
  • Group Fitness Classes (open)
  • Outdoor Pool (open)
  • Youth Sports (open)

Programs & Services

Rentals

Rentals have concluded for 2025.

2026 Rental information will be available in March 2026.

Pool Schedule

Group Fitness

Swim Lessons

Bear Valley

Summer at the Y

Youth Sports

Pricing

Open Swim
  • Youth, ages 1-12: $4

  • Teen, ages 13-18:  $5

  • Adults, age 18-61: $6

  • Seniors, age 62+: $4

Lap Swim
  • Teen, ages 13-18:  $5

  • Adults, ages 18-61: $6

  • Seniors, age 62+: $4

Water Exercise
  • Adults: $12

  • Seniors and Youths: $10

Lap Swim Punch Passes
  • 10-Punch Pass, Adults: $40. Lap swim only.

  • 10-Punch Pass, Seniors: $25. Lap swim only.

Group Exercise Punch Passes
  • 10-Punch Pass, Adults: $80. Water Exercise only.

  • 10-Punch Pass, Seniors: $65. Water Exercise only.

  • Semi-Private Swim Lesson (2 participants)
    • 4 x 30min: $110

    • 8 x 30min: $150

  • Private Lessons
    • 4 x 30min: $150

    • 8 x 30min: $190

Lane rentals
  • Swim Team/Coach lane rental fee -  $45 per hour

  • Public lane rental fee - $35 per hour

Public Party Pool Rentals
  • Big Pool - $210 per hour,2 hour minimum

  • Little Pool - $130 per hour, 2 hour minimum

  • Both Pools - $280 per hour, 2 hour minimum

  • **Extra $30 per hour for parties over 50 for additional lifeguard service 

Swim Team, Club, and School rentals
  • Big Pool - $180 per hour, 2 hour minimum

  • Little Pool - $110 per hour, 2 hour minimum

  • Both Pools - $230 per hour, 2 hour minimum

  • **Extra $30 per hour for parties over 50 ​​​​​​

Yoga class Yoga class

FAQ's

  • Open swim is for all ages, and both pools will be available for use during open swim.
  • Lap swim is available for adults and teens (over the age of 13) to swim laps in the pool.
  • Swim lessons are specified per age group

We do not have any food available for sale. Please bring your own food and drinks (No alcohol and no glass of any kind allowed on the pool deck).

Visit our Gold Country Pool Schedule page for seasonal hours, and visit our Facebook page for updated information on emergency closures. Closure notifications will also be sent to members via email and text.

The Penguins are a master swim team that rents the pool for their team. If you are interested in swimming with the Penguins please email: penguinswimmasters@gmail.com for more information 

Lap swim is available for adults and teens (over the age of 13) to swim laps in the pool. Lap lanes are marked with speed signs. Find a lane that fits your speed. When sharing lanes, 2 people will split the lanes. When 3 or more people are in a lane, please utilize circle swim. Lanes can hold up to 5 people.

If you are unwilling to share a lane, you will be asked to leave and return at another time. 

Water walking is available for those who want to walk in the pool. It is available in the walking lane of the lap pool Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm and in the evenings 3:00pm-6:00pm. The small pool is available Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00am.

At Memorial Park Pool, we aim to offer programs to meet the needs of everyone in our community. We want this to be a fun and safe place for all who come here.

Please be kind to our staff and patrons when joining us at the pool. We take your suggestions into consideration when making the schedule, and the schedule is made to what best fits the needs of the pool and the community. We understand that we can never please everyone, but strive to make our pool and programming as inclusive as possible!