Valley Aquatic Center Closing Temporarily for Major Replastering Project
The City of Yuma will close the Valley Aquatic Center beginning Monday, Nov. 24, to replaster the pool and extend the facility’s lifespan, with work expected to finish by mid‑February 2026. Aquatics programming will be relocated primarily to Marcus Pool, with Carver Pool available, as Parks & Recreation officials emphasize the short‑term disruption supports long‑term upgrades in the City’s master plan.
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The City of Yuma announced a temporary closure of the Valley Aquatic Center beginning Monday, Nov. 24, so crews can replaster the pool and perform related maintenance intended to extend the facility’s usable life. The project is scheduled to run through mid‑February 2026, marking a multi‑month interruption to public access at one of the city’s central aquatic sites.
City Parks & Recreation staff said the replastering is part of the broader capital improvements prioritized in Yuma’s master plan. Officials framed the closure as a necessary short‑term disruption that will allow the facility to remain safe and functional for years to come. While the Valley Aquatic Center is offline, the majority of the City’s aquatics programming will relocate to Marcus Pool; Carver Pool will also be available to accommodate swimmers and scheduled activities.
The relocation affects public swim times, lessons, lap swimming, and other community programming that typically rely on the Valley facility. Residents who use the center for exercise, youth swim teams, therapy, or recreation will need to adjust travel and schedules to the alternate pools. Parks & Recreation will oversee the transfer of programming and staff assignments to minimize interruptions, though community members should expect altered time slots and potential crowding at the receiving pools as programs are consolidated.
The timing of the closure spans the late fall, winter and into mid‑February — a period when demand for pools in Yuma can remain high as residents seek year‑round aquatic recreation in the desert climate. The City did not announce additional temporary facilities or mobile options beyond Marcus and Carver pools, so users dependent on Valley’s particular amenities should plan ahead for the extended outage.
Longer‑term, the replastering is intended to prolong the Valley Aquatic Center’s service life and reduce the need for more disruptive repairs in the future. The work aligns with infrastructure stewardship goals set out in the municipal master plan, which emphasizes maintaining and upgrading recreational resources that serve diverse age groups across Yuma County.
Residents are encouraged to check the City of Yuma Parks & Recreation communications for updated schedules, program relocations and availability at Marcus and Carver pools. As the City navigates the temporary displacement of services, officials say the decision balances immediate inconvenience with a strategic investment in community facilities that support health, safety and year‑round recreational access.
