West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatic Center

Spa Scheduled Maintenance Alert

The spa at the West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center will be closed from 12pm-3pm for maintenance & cleaning on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. This is to ensure the cleanest, safest and most enjoyable experience for our members and community. Thank you for your understanding.

2026 Aquatics Center Swim Meet Closure Schedule

To help members plan ahead, we've posted all known Aquatics Center closures for swim meets scheduled during the remainder of 2026. These events bring athletes from across the region to compete and may affect pool availability.

Upcoming Swim Meet Closures

  • August 29: 50-Meter Pool closed all day
  • September 1 & October 6: 50-Meter Pool closed 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • September 8 – October 13: 50-Meter Pool closed every Tuesday, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • September 18: Caitlyn Vinsonhaler Memorial Swim Meet
    • 50-Meter Pool closed 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • October 27: High School District Meet
    • Aquatics Center fully closed
  • November 6–7: High School State Meet
    • Aquatics Center fully closed
  • November 20–22: Boise YMCA Thanksgiving Invitational
    • Aquatics Center fully closed beginning at 12:00 PM on Friday through 6:00 PM Sunday
  • December 19–20: Boise YMCA Candy Cane Invitational
    • Aquatics Center fully closed
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we host these events and thank you for supporting competitive swimming at the Boise Y Aquatics Center.

WE ARE HIRING

We are now hiring for the following positions:
  • Lifeguard (Need to be at least 16 years of age)
  • Swim Instructor (Need to be at least 16 years of age)
  • Water Fitness (Need to be at least 18 years of age)
Know anyone that is interested? Please email our Aquatics Director at hailee.kiser@ymcatvidaho.org or visit our YMCA Jobs page for more information about each position and requirements!

West Boise Capacity Counts

Pool counts are updated every 20 minutes.

Kiddie Pool

Last Count

18/25

Warm Pool

Last Count

10/25

Slide

Last Count

4/25

Lap Pool (Open Swim)

Last Count

10/25

Lap Lanes (9-16)

Last Count

10/25

Diving Boards

Hot Tub

Last Count

4/10

Pool Hours & Updates

All pool schedules are subject to change due to maintenance, staffing, and events.

Kiddie Pool

  • M-Th: 11am-7pm
  • Friday: 10am-8:30pm
  • Saturday/Sunday: 11am-5:30pm

Instructional Pool (Warm Pool)

  • M-Th: 5am-9am; 12pm-4pm; 7pm-8:30pm (closed 9am-12pm & 4pm-7pm for swim lessons)
  • Friday: 5am-8:30pm
  • Saturday/Sunday: 7am-5:30pm

Slide

  • M-F: 9am-8:30pm
  • Saturday/Sunday: 11am-5:30pm

Lap Pool (Open Swim in Shallow End)

  • M-F: 9am-8:30pm
  • Saturday/Sunday: 11am-5:30pm

Lap Lanes (lanes 9-16)

  • Monday: 5am-8:45am (2 long course lanes), 9am-12pm (6 lanes), 12pm-1pm (8 lanes), 1pm-6pm (5 lanes), 6pm-8:30pm (8 lanes)
  • Tuesday: 5am-8:45am (2 long course lanes), 9am-12pm (6 lanes), 12pm-1pm (8 lanes), 1pm-3pm (5 lanes), 3pm-8:30pm (6 lanes)
  • Wednesday: 5am-8:45am (2 long course lanes), 9am-12pm (6 lanes), 12pm-1pm (8 lanes), 1pm-6pm (5 lanes), 6pm-8:30pm (8 lanes)
  • Thursday: 5am-8:45am (2 long course lanes), 9am-12pm (6 lanes), 12pm-1pm (8 lanes), 1pm-7pm (5 lanes), 7pm-8:30pm (4 long course lanes)
  • Friday: 5am-8:45am (2 long course lanes), 9am-12pm (6 lanes), 12pm-1pm (8 lanes), 1pm-3pm (5 lanes), 3pm-8:30pm (8 lanes)
  • Saturday: 7am-9:30am (5 lanes), 9:30am-5:30pm (8 lap lanes open)
  • Sunday: 7am-5:30pm (8 lanes)

*Lanes are subject to change – Check YMCA360 for any updates or changes

Diving Boards (Deep End)

  • Monday & Wednesday: 11am-5pm
  • Tuesday: 1pm-5pm
  • Thursday: 1pm-7pm
  • Friday: 11am-7pm
  • Saturday: 11-2pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Hot tub

  • M-F: 5am-8:30pm
  • Saturday/Sunday: 7am-5:30pm

* The hot tub will be closed on the first & third Tuesday of each month from 12pm-3pm in order to clean. Thank you for your patience. 

Pool FAQs

Are swim tests required?

For anyone under the age of 18, swim tests are required for every visit to the YMCA. This helps staff know which areas youth can visit based on their ability to swim. For families with little ones/non-swimmers, please maintain a ratio of two children for every adult.

How do I sign up for Swim Lessons?

Swimming is a vital skill for both fun and safety. Whether you or your child are a beginner or advanced swimmer, the Y offers opportunities for everyone to learn, grow, and foster a lifelong love of water activities.

Click here to see the various swim lesson options offered at the YMCA.

Is photography/recording allowed on the pool deck?

 As part of the Child Abuse Prevention program, camera usage is prohibited on the pool deck and in locker room spaces.

Can I bring a flotation device for my child(ren)?

Yes, the only flotation devices allowed are Coast Guard approved lifejackets. (Rings and arm-floaties are not allowed)

What items are allowed on the pool deck?

Families are welcome to bring pool-friendly toys like diving rings and soft balls. However, certain items are not permitted, including food, glass containers, mermaid fins, pool noodles, snorkels, goggles that cover the nose, and hard balls such as basketballs and footballs.

For any additional questions, please stop by our lifeguard desk and we can assist!