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October swimming in Summerlin has a new option: the city of Las Vegas says the outdoor Olympic-size pool at Pavilion Center Pool Complex is open year-round. At 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, the complex now pairs that deep outdoor competition pool with its established indoor pool. The two spaces serve different kinds of swimmers, so a little planning before you go will make the visit easier.

The outdoor pool is seven feet deep throughout. Its movable configuration accommodates 19 lanes at 25 yards, eight at 25 meters or eight at 50 meters, according to the city’s facility listing. That makes it especially appealing for lap swimmers and teams. It does not mean every outdoor session is a casual family splash: check which pool and session fit your group before heading over.

Start with the current calendar. The October 2026 activity calendar lays out daily course setups and closures. The city cautions that an outdoor course can differ from the posted configuration and that at least two lap lanes will be available in listed sessions. If a full 50-meter swim matters to your workout, call the front desk at 702-229-1488 to confirm that day’s setup.

Morning or afternoon? The outdoor schedule on the pool page lists weekday lap sessions from 5 to 9 a.m., then afternoon windows that vary by day. Saturday outdoor short-course lap swimming runs noon to 4 p.m. The outdoor pool is closed Sundays and holidays. There are also Tuesday and Thursday evening deep-water exercise sessions. Hours and lanes can change around events, so the monthly PDF is the sharper tool for a specific date.

Indoors, the city lists weekday hours from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with changing blocks for long-course, recreational and lap swimming. Saturday morning is designated lap swim, followed by recreational swim from noon to 4 p.m.; the indoor pool also closes Sundays and holidays. Some periods have only two lanes, and circle swimming may be required. That distinction matters if you are bringing a beginner or hoping to avoid a crowded lane.

The complex offers group, semi-private and private lessons, as well as shallow and deep water exercise. The city lists water exercise at $3 per drop-in class for people 16 and older. Its activities registration portal is the place to check enrollment, while the facility can answer availability questions.

What will a visit cost? The posted daily open-swim fees are $2 for ages 4–17 and 50 or older, $3 for adults, and free for ages 3 and younger. One-month swim passes are listed at $15 for the younger and older groups and $30 for adults; the city says those passes work at its pools. Confirm the applicable fee when booking a class or special program.

The outdoor facility also has spectator bleachers and changing areas. Indoors, the complex lists lockers, life jackets approved by the Coast Guard, and a 14-lane competition pool. Parents should read the facility’s swim rules: a child younger than seven or under 48 inches must have an adult with them in the water, and young children need approved swim diapers. Choose the indoor recreational session for a general family swim unless the pool staff directs you to another suitable program.

For October planning, watch the monthly calendar for meets, event closures and changes. The city also lists the first “Spook and Splash” event for Oct. 17 on its pool page. Whether you want a measured lap set, a lesson or a lower-key afternoon, check the session first, then call 702-229-1488 if the course length or pool depth will affect your choice.