Arcata Community Pool

What Arcata Community Pool does

Arcata Community Pool is a non-profit government special district operating under the North Humboldt Recreation and Park District (NHRPD) in Arcata, California, providing year-round recreational and educational aquatic services. Established in 1987 (firmographic records list 1975; NHRPD governance records cite 1987), the facility has continuously served the North Coast community for over 35 years and is supported by property tax revenue under California Government Code as a government agency. It is governed by a five-member Board of Directors serving four-year terms, with monthly public board meetings.

The facility comprises four main sections operating concurrently: a six-lane 25-yard pool with shallow and deep areas plus a 1-meter diving board, Humboldt County's only waterslide (122-foot ride, two 360-degree turns), an adults-only fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, and a patio area with hot tub and sauna. Programs include American Red Cross-aligned swim lessons (Parent & Child through Adult), lifeguard and WSI certification courses, NAUI SCUBA courses delivered through a 15-year partnership with Alpha Diving Industries, water aerobics, prenatal/post-partum exercise, Masters Swim Club, and private facility/lane rentals.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across individual consumer passes (one-visit through season), facility rentals ($40/lane/hour and pool rental deposits), certification tuition, donations, and foundation/corporate sponsorships (Arcata Foundation, Ford Family, Humboldt Area Foundation, Humboldt Redwood Company LLC, Humboldt Sponsors). The operation does not pursue commercial expansion, fundraising rounds, or external equity; it is a stable public service entity with no disclosed financial statements.

Name

Arcata Community Pool

Legal name

Arcata Community Pool

Website

https://arcatapool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arcata Community Pool is a non-profit government special district in Arcata, California, operating a year-round aquatic and fitness facility (pool, waterslide, fitness center, hot tub/sauna) with swim lessons and Red Cross/NAUI certifications serving the North Coast community for over 35 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Aquatic Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Swim lesson programs
• Aquatic recreation services
• Fitness center facilities
• Swim certification training
• Community pool access

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcata

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Core offering

Arcata Community Pool is a non-profit government special district agency that operates a year-round community aquatic and fitness facility featuring a six-lane swimming pool, Humboldt County's only waterslide, an adults-only fitness center, and a patio with hot tub and sauna. The organization provides recreational swim access, tiered membership passes, swim lessons for all ages using American Red Cross curriculum, lifeguard and CPR/AED certification courses, NAUI SCUBA training through Alpha Diving, and scheduled programs such as Masters Swim Club, water aerobics, and prenatal/post-partum exercise classes.

Product overview

Arcata Community Pool is a non-profit government recreation agency offering year-round aquatic and fitness facilities and programs. The facility consists of four main sections: a six-lane swimming pool with lap lanes, shallow and deep areas, and a diving board; Humboldt County's only waterslide (122-foot with two 360-degree turns); an adults-only fitness center with cardio and weight equipment; and a patio area with hot tub and sauna. The organization provides swim lessons (Parent & Child through Adult levels), aquatic certifications including American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor courses, and NAUI SCUBA courses taught by Alpha Diving. Additional programs include Masters Swim Club, recreational swim, water aerobics, prenatal/post-partum exercise, and private facility rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pool and Waterslide Recreational Access

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for swim lesson curriculum and certification programs. All lifeguard, CPR, and first aid programs are taught using American Red Cross standards.
• Cal Poly Humboldt - Center ActivitiesminorOthersLocal university partner linked for community activities and student engagement.
• Humboldt Swim ClubminorOthersLocal swim club linked as a community resource for competitive swimming.
• Alpha Diving IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationConducts SCUBA classes at the pool and has been teaching classes at ACP for 15 years. Offers NAUI SCUBA Diver Course and other diving certifications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Big Blue Swim School: Swim school concept with year-round lessons and structured curriculum for infants through adults, overlapping with Arcata's year-round Learn-to-Swim program across age tiers.
• Emler Swim School: Regional learn-to-swim franchise focusing on early-childhood water safety and youth instruction, comparable to Arcata's early-age aquatics tiers (Tadpoles, Starfish, Guppies, Seahorses).

Direct peers

• Goldfish Swim School: Specialized learn-to-swim franchise with tiered lesson levels (similar to Arcata's Tadpoles/Starfish/Guppies/Seahorses), competing for the same family swim-instruction market with structured curriculum and recurring enrollment.
• British Swim School: Swim school franchise delivering lessons across age tiers using partner-operated pools, comparable to Arcata's mix of preschool, youth, and adult learn-to-swim cohorts.
• SafeSplash Swim School: Specialized swim instruction franchise with tiered curricula for beginners through advanced swimmers, a direct competitor to Arcata's Levels 1-6 Learn-to-Swim programming for ages 6-17.
• Aqua-Tots Swim Schools: Multi-state swim school franchise offering year-round lessons for infants through adults in dedicated warm-water pools, directly comparable to Arcata's age-tiered Learn-to-Swim program and Parent & Child Aquatics offering.
• YMCA: Operates community pools, swim lessons using Red Cross-aligned curricula, fitness centers, and aquatics certifications - the closest all-around model to Arcata's mix of recreation, swim instruction, fitness, and certification programming.

Regional players

• Rose Bowl Aquatics Center: Non-profit community aquatic center in Pasadena offering lap swimming, lessons, certifications, and recreation in a larger market - similar operating model to Arcata's special-district structure but serving a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• LA Fitness: Multi-purpose fitness chain with lap pools, group aquatics classes, hot tub/sauna amenities, and personal training - comparable for Arcata's adult fitness center and aquatics programming though on a much larger commercial scale.
• Life Time Fitness: Large fitness club operator offering lap pools, water aerobics, swim lessons, hot tubs/saunas, and family recreation as part of a broader fitness portfolio - overlapping programming with Arcata's fitness center, pool, and hot tub/sauna.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arcata-community-pool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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