Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Shepherd Aquatic Complex

Announcement

Public Swim at Shepherd Aquatic Complex begins with a soft opening on Saturday, May 16 from 2 PM - 5 PM, and officially opens for the summer on Saturday, May 23 from 1 PM-5 PM. The facility will close for the season starting July 18, 2026.
All aquatic facilities will be open for public swim on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.

Please note: All pools will be closed on Labor Day.

Amenities:

ADA lift
Competition & Recreation pool
Zero-depth entry
Two, 1-meter diving boards and a 3-meter diving board
Water slide - Must be 48" tall to ride
Mushroom fountain water feature
Sand volleyball court (Balls not provided)
Shade structures
Snack bar with vending machines
Turf/grass area with umbrellas
Open-air restrooms with showers/no family restrooms
Lawn chairs

Summer Programming:

Public swim
Swim lessons
Recreational aquatic sport teams
Junior lifeguarding
Water exercise classes

To reserve a pool and find more information, click Facility Reservations under Additional Resources.

Location

1511 N. Alta Mesa Dr., Mesa, AZ 85205 View Map

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Facility Snapshot

Features

ADA Lift - Pool
Beach Entry - Pool
Bleachers
Diving Boards - Pool
Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Shaded Areas
Showers
Volleyball Courts (sand) - Unlighted
Water Slide - Pool

Contact

Year-Round: 480-644-7529

Memorial Day - End of July: 480-644-3037

parksrecinfo@mesaaz.gov

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday
- 01:00 PM–05:00 PM
Tuesday
- 01:00 PM–05:00 PM
Wednesday
- 01:00 PM–05:00 PM
Thursday
- 01:00 PM–05:00 PM
Friday
- 01:00 PM–07:00 PM
Saturday
- 01:00 PM–05:00 PM

*Please Note Hours subject to change for events, weather, and other unforeseeable circumstances

Holidays: 1 PM - 5 PM

Hours of operation are for public swim. The pool is also open for registerable learn to swim lessons and aquatic sports teams.

Additional Resources

Registration

Inclusion Services

Discounts & Scholarships

Refund Policy

Facility Reservations