The Grand Opening of the City of El Centro Aquatic Center has been scheduled. 

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Aquatic Center , at 5th and Park , will be held on Saturday , October 26 , at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will also include a State of the City Address by Mayor Edgard Garcia. The new Aquatic Center covers over 3.5 acres of land and will include a children's pool , 2,039 square foot warm-up pool , 1,605 square foot activity pool , 5,353 square foot lazy river feature and an eight-lane competition pool. Other amenities include a building to house lockers , snack bar , party/training facility , restrooms and showers. Total cost of the new facility is approximately $16 million.