Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Shepherd Aquatic Complex

Announcement

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.

HOLIDAY HOURS:
Memorial Day | 1 - 5 PM
4th of July | 1 - 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