Palm Desert Aquatic Center anticipated to reopen Memorial Day weekend

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Desert Aquatic Center was expected to reopen next month following a months-long closure and delays with equipment manufacturing and delivery issues with a $4 million facility-wide infrastructure upgrade.

A target reopening date was scheduled for May 23, but city officials said the center might reopen at an earlier date if work can be completed sooner.

The facility shut down in November 2025 to replace the aging pumps, filtration systems and heaters for all three pools originally installed in 2011. The upgrades were necessary to improve water quality, reduce service interruptions and increase energy efficiency.

The project had an original timeline of eight to 10 weeks, but delays in receiving equipment pushed back the date.   

Work was expected to continue involving additional adjustments and health inspections.

The aquatic center is located at 7351 Magnesia Falls Drive.