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Alga Norte Aquatic Center
The City's aquatic center in Alga Norte Community Park, with a 56-meter competition pool, a 25-yard instruction pool, an adult spa, diving boards and a children's splash pad. Three two-hour birthday packages (standard rates: $250 Splash Pad, recommended for ages 1-3; $325 Dolphin Slide, ages 3-5; $400 Inflatable Zone, ages 7+, which the City's pool-parties page says runs only in summer while its other pages say all year; Carlsbad residents get 10% off; the ages are recommendations, so ask about a 6-year-old) include admission for up to 40 guests and a shaded party area; a $75 Large Pavilion upgrade makes room for up to 80, and admission beyond 40 guests costs extra. Book on CarlsbadConnect 14 to 90 days ahead; public swim admission is $5 adults and $3 children.
Published prices
| Fee | Price |
|---|---|
| Splash Pad Party package (ages 1-3), Medium PavilionFee schedule p.3 'Splash Pad Package $250 2 Hours Yes' (Sept 4, 2026); City pool-parties page 'Splash Pad Party – $250 (Ages 1–3)'. Admission for up to 40 guests (20 adults / 20 children), shared splash pad access, dry-land area with four large tables, blue tablecloths and about 16 folding chairs; 2 hours including set-up and tear-down. Time slots 10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Add-ons: extra child $3, extra adult $5. One child 3 or younger is free with one adult admission. | $250 / 2-hr party |
| Splash Pad Party package, Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount | $225 / 2-hr party |
| Dolphin Slide Party package (ages 3-5), Grass CabanasFee schedule p.3 'Inflatable Dolphin Slide Package $325 2 Hours Yes'. Exclusive use of the Dolphin Slide inflatable in the 85+ degree instructional pool; admission for 40 guests; same dry-land set-up. Time slot 2-4 p.m. Add-ons: extra child $10, extra adult $5, Large Pavilion upgrade $75. | $325 / 2-hr party |
| Dolphin Slide Party package, Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount | $292.50 / 2-hr party |
| Inflatable Zone Party package (ages 7+), Poolside Cabanas or Poolside AwningFee schedule p.3 'Inflatable Zone Package $400 2 Hours Yes'. Shared use of the Inflatable Zone obstacle course and rope swing in the ~80-degree competition pool; for this party the booking listing says everyone on the Inflatable Zone must pass a 25-yard swim test or wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket (the general Pool Rules apply the swim test to swimmers under 18); admission for 40 guests. Time slots 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Sources disagree on the season: City pool-parties page says 'Available only during our summer season'; the Aquatic Center page and CarlsbadConnect ('Year Round') say all year. | $400 / 2-hr party |
| Inflatable Zone Party package, Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount | $360 / 2-hr party |
| Large Pavilion upgrade (party dry-land area for up to 80 guests)Fee schedule p.3 'Birthday Package Add On: Large Pavilion $75 Each Yes' (10% resident discount applies; computed resident price $67.50). Subject to availability; replaces the package's dry-land space; email nathan.baker@carlsbadca.gov. | $75 each |
| Additional child (Dolphin Slide and Inflatable Zone packages)Fee schedule p.3 'Additional Child $10 Each N/A'. Prepaid or day of; extra wristbands must be bought before entry. | $10 / person |
| Additional adult (Dolphin Slide and Inflatable Zone packages)Fee schedule p.3 'Additional Adult $5 Each N/A'. CarlsbadConnect's Dolphin Slide and Splash Pad descriptions list this $5 charge as a second 'per additional child' price next to the $10 (Dolphin Slide) or $3 (Splash Pad) child price; the fee schedule and the Inflatable Zone description make it the extra-adult price. | $5 / person |
| Additional child (Splash Pad package)Fee schedule p.3 'Splash Pad Additional Child $3 Each N/A'. | $3 / person |
| Additional adult (Splash Pad package)Fee schedule p.3 'Splash Pad Additional Adult $5 Each N/A'. | $5 / person |
| Public swim admission, adultAquatic Center facility page 'Fees - Adults: $5'. Not a party price; monthly passes sold on CarlsbadConnect. | $5 / person |
| Public swim admission, childAquatic Center facility page 'Fees - Child: $3'. | $3 / person |
| Meeting Room Patio rental (outdoor, max 50), IndividualFee schedule p.3 'Meeting Room Patio $38 $48 $62 Hour Yes' (Nonprofit / Individual / Business); 2-hour minimum. CarlsbadConnect: 'An ideal location for birthday parties, reunions, company parties, memorials, etc.'; room for a bounce house; restroom across the parking lot. | $48 / hr |
| Meeting Room Patio rental, Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount | $43.20 / hr |
| Pavilion (large) rental, IndividualFee schedule p.3 'Pavilion (large) $40 $50 $66 Hour Yes'; 2-hour minimum. | $50 / hr |
| Pavilion (large) rental, Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount | $45 / hr |
| Pavilion (medium) rental, IndividualFee schedule p.3 'Pavilion (medium) $36 $46 $60 Hour Yes'; 2-hour minimum. | $46 / hr |
| Pavilion (medium) rental, Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount | $41.40 / hr |
| Meeting Room rental (theater 40 / classroom 25 / dining 25), IndividualFee schedule p.3 'Meeting Room $46 $56 $70 Hour Yes'; 2-hour minimum; capacities from CarlsbadConnect. | $56 / hr |
| Meeting Room rental, Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount | $50.40 / hr |
| Cabana rental, IndividualFee schedule p.3 'Cabana $30 $30 $30 Hour Yes'; 2-hour minimum. | $30 / hr |
| Cabana rental, Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount | $27 / hr |
| Whole-facility rental (CarlsbadConnect only)CarlsbadConnect lists 'Individual/Non-Profit $2,250/6 Half Hours; Commercial $2,750/6 Half Hours' for the Alga Norte Aquatic Center; not in the fee schedule and not described. | $2,250 / 3 hr |
| Liability insurance (when applicable)Use Regulations Summary 9/9/25: CGL naming the City 'when applicable'; amount set by the Risk Manager; not published for pool parties. | Not published |
Bookable areas (4)
- Splash Pad Party (Medium Pavilion): 40 guests, ages 1-3, 10 a.m.-noon or 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- Dolphin Slide Party (Grass Cabanas): 40 guests, ages 3-5, 2-4 p.m.
- Inflatable Zone Party (Poolside Cabanas or Poolside Awning): 40 guests, ages 7+, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 2-4 p.m.
- Hourly rentals (2-hour minimum): Pavilion (large), Pavilion (medium), Meeting Room (40 theater / 25 classroom / 25 dining), Meeting Room Patio (max 50, 'ideal location for birthday parties'), Cabana ($30/hr); swim lanes are also rented (lane prices are not listed here)
Large Pavilion upgrade: up to 80 guests, $75, subject to availability
At a glance
- Capacity
- 80 guests
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Hours
- Weekdays 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; weekends 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (5 p.m. during summer months). Pools closed for maintenance Mondays and Fridays 7:30-8:30 a.m. Party slots: Splash Pad 10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Dolphin Slide 2-4 p.m.; Inflatable Zone 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.
- Parking
- Available
- Run by
- City of Carlsbad
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Playground
- Picnic tables
- BBQ grills · not listed
- Sports fields
- Beach access (no)
- Dogs allowed (no)
- Accessible (ADA) · not listed
Rules
- Alcohol
- Prohibited: the City's Pool Rules and Policies list 'No drugs, alcohol, violence, intimidation, harassment, profanity, abusive language, vandalism or property damage.' No glass.
- Bounce houses
- The City's own inflatables (Dolphin Slide, Inflatable Zone obstacle course and rope swing) come with the party packages; the Aquatic Center page says the inflatable obstacle course packages are available all year, while the pool-parties page says the Inflatable Zone party is 'Available only during our summer season' (conflict). The fee schedule's $20 inflatable party jump fee 'excludes ANAC'; CarlsbadConnect says the Meeting Room Patio has room for a bounce house. Whether an outside bounce house is allowed is not published; ask 442-339-5777.
- Amplified sound
- Not allowed: Pool Rules and Policies item 14, 'No amplified sound is allowed.'
- Canopies
- Not published. Packages include shaded pavilion, cabana or awning areas.
- Other rules
- Parties are 2 hours including set-up and tear-down; check in no earlier than 15 minutes before. Each package includes 20 child and 20 adult wristbands; guests sign a paper waiver; extra wristbands must be bought before entry. Decorations with blue painter's tape only; no confetti. Food is not included and may be brought or delivered; no glass, chafing dishes or Sterno; no refrigeration, ice, power or storage. Children under 8 must have an adult within arm's reach in the water; swimmers under 18 must pass a swim test for the diving boards, inflatables and competition pool (Pool Rules; at an Inflatable Zone party, everyone on the inflatables must pass it or wear a life jacket); only Coast Guard-approved flotation; no food or drink poolside; no gum or glass; non-disposable swim diapers for children not potty trained. Reservations 14-90 days ahead on CarlsbadConnect ('Party Packages/Tours'); questions Nathan Baker 442-339-5779. Cancelling or changing: the fee schedule gives full credit more than 30 days ahead and 50% credit if less, plus $10 per modification, while the City's Refund Policy (Use Regulations, 9/9/25) gives a 50% refund or full credit at 30+ days and nothing under 30 days; the two City documents disagree, so ask before booking. Pools close for maintenance Mondays and Fridays 7:30-8:30 a.m. Any vendor you hire for the party (for example a caterer or entertainer) must show proof of general liability insurance and hold a valid City of Carlsbad business license (CarlsbadConnect rental rules).
How to book
Book pool party packages on CarlsbadConnect 14 to 90 days ahead; the Meeting Room Patio books 14 to 365 days ahead.
Location
6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (in Alga Norte Community Park) · Pin from the City of Carlsbad facility map. Get directions
Nearby
Sources
We checked these pages in September 2026. Prices change; confirm with the venue before you book. Something out of date? Tell us.
- carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/64/7400
- carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/aquatics/alga-norte-pool-parties
- carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/aquatics
- carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/17511/638525864037000000
- carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2006/639241133888370000
- ca-carlsbad.civicrec.com/CA/carlsbad-ca/catalog
- carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/10/7400
- carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2004/637433863363600000
Abbreviations: ANAC: Alga Norte Aquatic Center · CGL: commercial general liability insurance