Santa Rosa Aquatic Center Birthday Parties

Santa Rosa’s city pools offer pool birthday parties at surprisingly reasonable prices compared to private venues. Ridgway has the 140-foot water slide that makes kids lose their minds. Finley has more space for bigger groups.

Your Two Options

Ridgway Swim Center (The Water Slide One)

• Address: 455 Ridgway Ave
• Phone: (707) 543-3421
• Capacity: 10 youth + 10 adults
• Why Pick It: 140-foot water slide and tumble buckets. Kids will slide until they prune.

Finley Aquatic Center (The Bigger One)

• Address: 2060 West College Ave
• Phone: (707) 543-3760
• Capacity: 15 youth + 15 adults
• Why Pick It: Larger capacity, good for bigger parties

Important Reality Check

• Season: Spring through autumn only (outdoor pools!)
• During Recreation Swim hours - you’re sharing with public swimmers
• All kids must be swimmers - this isn’t a wading pool situation
• Adult supervision required - city has specific ratios

How to Book

1. Reserve at least 7 days ahead
2. $50 refundable deposit required
3. Full payment due at booking
4. Book at Howarth Park or Finley Community Center

Why It’s Worth Considering

• Affordable compared to private pool rentals
• Water slide at Ridgway is genuinely awesome
• Kids swim themselves tired - easy bedtime that night
• Summer birthday sweet spot - June/July/August birthdays, this is your answer

Good to Know

• Bring your own food, cake, decorations
• Picnic areas available
• Lifeguards on duty (but you still supervise your kids)
• Weather can cancel - have a backup plan