On Thursday October 29, 2026 the Carlsbad City Council cut the ribbon on the ceremony to final completion of the updates at Carlsbad’s Monroe Street Pool next to Carlsbad High. The public will get their chance to enjoy all the upgrades on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at 6 a.m.!
Over the next few days, our contractors, lifeguards and administrative staff will complete staff training, finalize preparations and put the finishing touches on the facility to ensure a safe and successful reopening. You might also see some remaining work occurring in limited areas of the facility after reopening, but it is not expected to impact use of the reopened facility.
For all the details watch the video above or follow the jump.
Yesterday morning, the Carlsbad City Council held a preview and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the major renovation and expansion of the Monroe Street Pool. The newly renovated pool will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at 6 a.m.!
The community and especially our pool users have waited a long time for this project to be completed, and our commitment from the start has been that we would reopen the pool and facility the earliest and safest day possible.
Over the next few days, our contractors, lifeguards and administrative staff will complete staff training, finalize preparations and put the finishing touches on the facility to ensure a safe and successful reopening. You might also see some remaining work occurring in limited areas of the facility after reopening, but it is not expected to impact use of the reopened facility.
This video will take you through the facility’s transformation over the course of construction and give you a look at the newly renovated facility before it opens.
Shaped by community input, the renovated facility includes:
A larger pool with 50% more lanes
An expanded pool deck with lockers and outdoor showers
Additional shade and bleacher seating
A larger parking lot
Updated locker rooms and new family restrooms
Improved access and upgraded pool equipment
Solar energy improvements
Fully enclosed frontage along Monroe Street designed to reduce noise for the surrounding neighborhood
We appreciate everyone’s patience during construction as we worked to make these improvements.
For background, Carlsbad voters authorized the city to spend up to $24 million for the facility’s reconstruction and expansion in November 2022. With annual inflation adjustments, that amount could have reached nearly $27 million.
The project was completed under budget at approximately $21 million.
After four decades of serving the Carlsbad community, this major renovation and expansion of Monroe Street Pool represents an investment in the future of our community, ensuring the facility can continue to be a place for people of all ages to swim, learn and stay active for years to come.
How to renew or sign up for a pool pass
With the reopening of Monroe Street Pool, the city will be updating its aquatic passes. Instead of purchasing separate passes for Monroe Street Pool and the Alga Norte Aquatic Center, one overall membership will now allow swimmers to access both pool facilities.
Monroe Street Pool passholders: If you previously had a monthly or quarterly Monroe Street Pool pass and would like to renew it, you can purchase the new pass that includes both pools online starting Tuesday, or stop in to purchase a new pass in person.
Drop-in day passes: These can only be purchased in person.
Alga Norte Aquatic Center passholders: If you have a monthly or quarterly membership, no action is needed and you can now enjoy both pools.
Learn more about the updated aquatic passes and Monroe Street Pool improvements.
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