William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center is an aquatics venue in Irvine used for USA Swimming, water polo, diving…William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center is an aquatics venue in Irvine used for USA Swimming, water polo, diving, and championship meets. This FanProof guide focuses on pool configuration, session credential, heat sheet, deck-versus-stands access, humidity, sightlines, and re-entry. Read moreRead less
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Reviewed 10.20.26
- Parking
- Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Irvine warns that parking can be difficult on weekends and during special events. Confirm the pool location on the swim calendar before setting your route.
- Arrive
- For a reserved lap-swim session, arrive up to five minutes early. Sessions last 50 minutes; confirm whether yours is at Woollett or Northwood High School.
- Exact location
- 4601 Walnut Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604Open directions (opens in a new tab)
- Getting there
- Use William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center at 4601 Walnut Avenue, beside Irvine High School and Heritage Community Park. Follow current sidewalk signs along Walnut Avenue during expansion work; Irvine’s Civic Center footer address and the separate Northwood pool are not this venue.
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Need to Know
- Best for
- A swimming or water-polo visit at Woollett’s outdoor aquatic complex, with the actual competition, recreation or lesson pool confirmed. Meet spectator admission, a reserved lap-swim session and a private pool party are different arrangements.
- Watch out for
- Woollett remains open during its expansion, scheduled through spring 2028. Follow temporary pedestrian routes along Walnut Avenue; the City currently expects no road closures.
- Good arrival window
- For a reserved lap-swim session, arrive up to five minutes early. Sessions last 50 minutes; confirm whether yours is at Woollett or Northwood High School.
- Main transit note
- Use William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center at 4601 Walnut Avenue, beside Irvine High School and Heritage Community Park. Follow current sidewalk signs along Walnut Avenue during expansion work; Irvine’s Civic Center footer address and the separate Northwood pool are not this venue.
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Official sources for this section
- Official William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center Expansion (opens in a new tab)
- Official Irvine Lap Swimming Reservations and Locations (opens in a new tab)
- Official venue visitor and access information (opens in a new tab)
- Official venue visitor and access information (opens in a new tab)
- Official venue visitor and access information (opens in a new tab)
- Official William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center access and event information (opens in a new tab)
Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.
Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- Irvine warns that parking can be difficult on weekends and during special events. Confirm the pool location on the swim calendar before setting your route.
- Avoid
- The expansion includes a new parking lot along Walnut Avenue; do not treat an architectural rendering as confirmation that this new lot is already available. Use posted current parking access and temporary pedestrian routes, especially during weekends and special events.
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Official sources for this section
- Official Irvine Lap Swimming Reservations and Locations (opens in a new tab)
- Official venue visitor and access information (opens in a new tab)
- Official venue visitor and access information (opens in a new tab)
- Official venue visitor and access information (opens in a new tab)
- Official William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center access and event information (opens in a new tab)
Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.
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