City of Monterey | Monterey Sports Center

General Policies | Kids Zone Policies

The Monterey Sports Center has established policies for use and enjoyment of the facilities by all guests. If you have any questions about any of these policies or have suggestions for improving the policies, please contact any staff member on your next visit, drop us an email, or write to our Director at Monterey Sports Center, 301 E. Franklin St., Monterey, CA 93940.

Monterey Sports Center Policies

All guests must check in at the Front Desk prior to entering the facility; proper and valid identification may be required for admittance.
Complimentary lockers are available for all guests and class participants using the facility. Locks for lockers must be provided by the participant and all possessions, including locks, must be removed daily. Locks will be removed at the end of each day.
It is encouraged that all personal belongings including articles of clothing and gym bags be stored in lockers provided. Locks are available for sale at the Sports Cafe and Pro Shop.
The Monterey Sports Center is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Inquiries regarding lost and found items may be made at the Front Desk.
Shirts and shoes must be worn in all areas except locker rooms and swimming pool. Appropriate athletic attire is required at all times throughout the facility.
Only scuff-resistant soles are allowed in activity areas of the facility. For your safety, muddy or dirty shoes are not permitted. Guests are asked to wear a clean pair of shoes for their indoor recreational use.
Youth 4 years and older must use the appropriate male or female locker rooms. Separate family dressing rooms and lockers are available for parents who wish to assist their children.
Children 5 years and under must be directly supervised at all times by someone at least 18 years of age and must be accompanied in the water when using the pools.
Children 12 and under are not allowed in the Weight Training Center and Cardio Fitness Center. Youth 13-15 years of age who have completed the Fitness Orientation course, or are accompanied by a parent may use the centers.
Smoking is not allowed in the facility
Food and drink are allowed in the lobby, concourse, and sundeck only! Water is allowed in all areas.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the facility.
Profane language and abuse of equipment will not be tolerated.
Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and animals are not permitted inside the facility.
For your convenience an ATM and payphones are located in the lobby.
Participants are asked to respect the rights of other guests. Please display good sportsmanship and manners so that participation in all activities is enjoyable and safe.
Lap swimmers: Please use circle swim when more than two people are in one lane.
It is your responsibility to check on the availability of facilities. Changes in scheduled activities may occur without prior notice. Current schedules are available at the Front Desk. The Monterey Sports Center is subject to closure(s) due to facility maintenance. In this case, every effort will be made to inform the public in advance.
MSC management reserves the right to suspend or revoke user privileges as deemed necessary for daily admission and EUP passes.
It is assumed that participants at MSC understand the inherent risk or hazard of recreational activities. Participants take full responsibility for their actions and physical conditions. The City of Monterey and its agents are free and harmless from liability, loss, cost, or expense, which may result from services to the participant.

Kids Zone/Babysitting Service Policies – Kids Zone Web page

All parents must remain in the facility while their children are in the Kids Zone Room.
Absolutely no sick children are to be accepted in the Kids Zone Room (e.g., runny nose, cough, congestion, fever, vomiting, etc.) We strive to keep our room a healthy and happy place. Please respect other children who are healthy by keeping sick children at home.
Please make sure all of your child's belongings are labeled (bottle, lunch box, diaper bag, etc.)
This service may be used up to a maximum of two hours. Please make sure your children are fed and changed before checking them into the Kids Zone Room. Please bring an extra diaper and a snack if your child will be in the center for more than one hour.
Children are supervised at all times. For the enjoyment of the children, the Kids Zone Room has an assortment of books, games, toys, and supervised projects. It is advised that no object other than security items be brought from home. The Monterey Sports Center cannot be responsible for anything lost or stolen.
The adult who signs the child into the Kids Zone must also sign the child out, unless you have written an authorization stating otherwise.
Staff may ask for identification.
If you have items which you would like to donate to the Kids Zone Room, please contact the Facility Coordinator.
Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.