TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER POOLS
Trout Creek Recreation Center is home to multiple pools and Tahoe Donner’s Aquatics programs. The Lap Pool is open year-round. The Recreation Pool is one of Tahoe Donner’s most popular summer amenities, featuring poolside food and drinks, a kiddie pool and certified lifeguards. The Rec Center also offers water fitness classes and the Tiger Sharks swim team and water safety instruction, so suit up and dive in!
All reservation sales are final. No refunds, reservation changes, or cancellations, including due to weather. Please plan ahead when making a pool reservation. We want as many members and their guests as possible to enjoy the pools. Repeated no-shows may result in loss of access.
SEASON + HOURS (conditions permitting)
Lap Pool (open year-round)
Daily | 6AM-9:45PM
Recreation and Kiddie Pool
June 12-Oct. 3 | 10:15AM-7PM
Daily reservations required until 5PM. First-come, first-served after 5PM.
Rec Pool + Kiddie Pool Sept. 7-Oct. 3: NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
Lap Swimming
The approximately 80-degree Lap Pool is open daily from 6AM-9:45PM, and some of the Recreation Pool is available for lap swimming daily from 6-8:30AM. No lifeguard is on duty for lap swimming.
Kiddie Pool
The kiddie pool is a safe place for young kids to get their first exposure to swimming. Parents must be within arm’s reach of their children, and lifeguards are stationed nearby.
Unsupervised Minors (Swim Sticker Program)
Children ages 9 and under should be supervised at all times at Trout Creek Pools. Children ages 9-13 may receive a special wristband allowing unsupervised use of the Rec Pool after they pass a swim test administered by a certified lifeguard and parents complete a swim waiver. These privileges will be revoked and the parent/guardian notified if any behavioral problems occur.
Why are reservations required at the Trout Creek Rec Pool and Northwoods Pool?
Due to recent Town of Truckee adjustments limiting street parking near the marina, we are anticipating many more members will be excited to use the pools this summer and a reservation system is being utilized to help manage capacities and ensure a good member experience. The reservation system is not in place for COVID-19 mitigations. Based on feedback from the membership last summer, reservation times will be modified slightly, and the limit on the number of spaces available to reserve will be much higher as well. Additionally, from 5-7PM daily the Trout Creek Rec Pool is available first-come, first-served.
ACCESS
Daily Access Fee
The Rec Center and its pools are a private amenity open exclusively to Tahoe Donner members and their guests. A Daily Access Fee is required for entry. Online reservations are required for the RECREATION, KIDDIE POOL, AND COVERED HOT TUB; 120-minute sessions at shop.tahoedonner.com.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
Service areas available:
- Gym
- Lap Pool
- Recreation Pool
- Kiddie Pool
- Changing area
- Showers
- Lockers
- Spas (Family hot tub included with Rec Pool reservation)
- Large towels
- Ping Pong table
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Playground + basketball court (included with Rec Pool reservation)
Service areas unavailable:
- Fitness classes (coming soon)
- Kid’s Club
Retail
Stop by the front desk at the Rec Center for swimsuits, goggles, sunscreen, earplugs, floaties, swim diapers and more.
Marco Polo Grill
Swimmers can enjoy poolside lunch, snacks, soft drinks and cocktails from the Marco Polo Grill.
NORTHWOODS POOL
Northwoods Pool, located in the heart of Tahoe Donner, is the place to be for family fun. Northwoods Clubhouse offers private swim lessons just steps away from the Recreation Hut, outdoor playground and Northwoods Clubhouse. Fun and relaxing features include a water slide, plenty of room for play and a sunny deck that is perfect for lounging. Certified lifeguards are always on duty, so grab your towel and head poolside for a day of summer fun! Online reservations are required for 135-minute sessions at shop.tahoedonner.com.
All reservation sales are final. No refunds, reservation changes, or cancellations, including due to weather. Please plan ahead when making a pool reservation. We want as many members and their guests as possible to enjoy the pools. Repeated no-shows may result in loss of access.
SEASON + HOURS
June 19-August 15
Daily | 12PM-4:45PM
(conditions permitting)
Late Season
Aug. 21-Sept. 5
Weekends only | 12-4:45PM
(conditions permitting)
Daily Access Fee
Northwoods Pool is a private amenity open exclusively to Tahoe Donner members and their guests. A Daily Access Fee is required for entry.
