About Citrus Grand Pool Deck
Citrus Grand Pool Deck remains open and operates under that name at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, 206 North 3rd Street in downtown Las Vegas. The third-floor rooftop covers more than 35,000 square feet and combines an infinity-style swimming pool with a full bar, casual dining, cabanas, daybeds, a lawn area, yard games, skyline views, and flexible outdoor event space. The hotel currently lists regular pool hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., although concerts and night swims can continue later.
The deck originated during the Downtown Grand’s approximately $100 million conversion of the former Lady Luck property. Downtown Grand opened in October 2013, while its rooftop pool and hospitality area debuted publicly in 2014 as Picnic. The original design pursued a playful urban-park atmosphere with communal picnic tables, clipped greenery, lime-colored furnishings, fire pits, 15 cabanas, synthetic grass, and a rooftop infinity pool.
Picnic was remodeled and relaunched as Citrus at the Grand Pool Deck in April 2016. The new identity introduced potted citrus trees, fresh-juice imagery, a prominent open-air bar, and a broader focus on concerts and pool parties. Historic descriptions also note 12 small herb gardens whose produce was used in drinks and food. The current design retains the greenery, lawn-style recreation area, cabanas, fire pit, daybeds, and informal backyard character.
For private receptions, the hotel currently states a maximum capacity of approximately 1,500 guests. Capacity falls when a production requires a stage, barricades, equipment, cabanas, or protected pool areas; Punk Rock Bowling, for example, publishes an event-specific capacity of about 950. No verified pool dimensions or permanent seated-theater configuration are publicly available.
Events and Programming
Citrus is not a conventional concert hall with a fixed year-round schedule. It functions as a hotel pool during ordinary daytime hours and becomes a flexible entertainment venue for DJs, live bands, festival parties, radio promotions, community gatherings, corporate receptions, weddings, and private buyouts. Programming is strongest from spring through early fall, particularly around major downtown festivals and holiday weekends.
Recent bookings demonstrate a deliberately broad musical range. In 2021, the deck hosted weekend DJs, free Friday-night Old School by the Pool parties, and Punk Rock Bowling performances involving artists such as Laura Jane Grace, Guttermouth, Dr. Know, Field Day, and The Slackers. The 2022 season included hardstyle and hardcore electronic music during EDC Week, Reggae on the Roof, Latin night swims, and reggaeton programming.
Electronic programming continued with the 2023 Basscon pool party, featuring DJ AniMe, Lil Texas, Ben Nicky, Adrenalize, and others. RollerCon used Citrus for social events, and Las Vegas Pride presented Family Bingo there. In 2024, the pool hosted drum-and-bass and hard-dance events during EDC Week, along with several Punk Rock Bowling pool parties and club shows ranging from Bad Cop/Bad Cop and All to Home Front, Zeke, and ska-soul DJs.
The 2025 calendar mixed island and reggae music, indie rock, throwback hip-hop and R&B, and punk. Documented performers included SpawnBreezie, Joseph Soul, Vundabar, Teenage Bottlerocket, Mariachi El Bronx, Piñata Protest, Shannon and the Clams, Lee Fields, and several Punk Rock Bowling acts. Night-swim programming included reggae, dancehall, Afrobeat, and 1990s–2000s throwbacks.
As of August 23, 2026, published 2026 activity has included Reggae Night and the Ladies First series, a DJ-led hip-hop and R&B pool party format with guest performers. Additional Ladies First programming had been announced into September 2026. No verified 2027 or later Citrus calendar had been published, so visitors should treat the venue as seasonally programmed rather than assume a fixed annual residency.
Pricing varies considerably. Some festival pool parties and hotel promotions are free until capacity is reached, while recent paid night swims and concerts have commonly started around $20 to $35 before fees. Reserved seating, cabanas, and table packages cost substantially more. Popular festival events can fill even when admission is free.
Tickets and Booking
Regular pool admission is complimentary for registered Downtown Grand guests. Current public information indicates that non-hotel guests generally need a daybed or cabana reservation for ordinary pool access, although separately ticketed concerts and promotional events may admit non-guests under their own rules. The Lilly Pad daybed-and-lounge-chair package for up to four people has recently started around $150, but seasonal demand can change the rate.
Buy event admission only through the venue or the event’s authorized sales channel. Festival wristbands, concert tickets, pool reservations, and cabana bookings are not interchangeable. For high-demand events, purchase early and arrive before the advertised performance time. Free Punk Rock Bowling parties prioritize certain hotel guests but do not guarantee entry, because access stops when the approved event capacity is reached.
Seating, Layout, and Production
Citrus has movable pool furniture rather than numbered seats. The closest, most energetic standing areas form around the event stage and pool edge. Daybeds and lounge chairs provide a more relaxed view, while cabanas add shade and separation from the main crowd. The lawn area is useful for conversation and yard games, although it may feel removed from a band’s stage during a busy concert.
The open-air layout means there are no traditional balcony overhangs or obstructed theater seats. Sightlines are generally best from the pool-facing center of the deck, but standing crowds can block low seated positions. Guests who want room to dance should stay near the central event area; those prioritizing comfort, shade, or table service should reserve a cabana or designated seating package.
Sound and lighting are adapted to each production. Citrus has supported amplified bands, bass-heavy electronic events, DJ booths, event lighting, and dance floors, but no public technical rider identifies permanent speaker models, lighting inventories, rigging loads, stage dimensions, or electrical distribution. A 2023 electronic-event review described powerful low-frequency sound, while private-event materials list lighting and sound among available services. Promoters should therefore regard the venue as a configurable outdoor space, not a permanently specified concert theater.
Getting There and Parking
Citrus Grand Pool Deck is one block north of the Fremont Street Experience and directly across the area from The Mob Museum. From Fremont Street, walk north on 3rd Street toward Ogden Avenue; the hotel entrance is only a few minutes away. Rideshare pickup and drop-off generally take place outside the main entrance on 3rd Street, while valet access is associated with the hotel’s 4th Street side.
Downtown Grand’s garage is complimentary for registered hotel guests. Current posted rates for other drivers range from approximately $10 to $18 Monday through Thursday, depending on length of stay, and about $20 per day Friday through Sunday. Parking can be validated with a qualifying $25 purchase at participating property restaurants. Garage clearance is seven feet. Rates and event restrictions can change during especially busy downtown weekends.
The Deuce serves the Fremont Street and Mob Museum area, while the Centennial Express connects Harry Reid International Airport with downtown stops near Casino Center and Fremont or 4th and Carson. The accessible Downtown Loop shuttle also stops at The Mob Museum, close to the hotel. From the nearest stops, expect a walk of roughly three to seven minutes.
Inside the Venue
Expect ID checks, bag inspection, and event-specific security for ticketed programs. Downtown Grand prohibits firearms and other weapons throughout the property. Bag rules are not identical for every event: some recent pool parties allowed only clear bags and fanny packs, while another concert prohibited bags larger than seven by five inches. Read the policy attached to your particular booking rather than relying on rules from a previous show.
The pool bar sells beer, wine, frozen drinks, mocktails, cocktails, bottle packages, water, and soft drinks. Food choices have recently included breakfast items, wings, tacos, burgers, salads, nachos, shrimp, and lighter pool fare, generally from the mid-teens into the low $20s. Drinks and bottle packages are priced at typical Las Vegas pool levels.
The daytime atmosphere is usually more relaxed than a large Strip dayclub, but ticketed concerts can become crowded, loud, and dance-focused. Reviews frequently praise the downtown views, friendly servers, clean pool, live bands, and unusually intimate festival performances. Repeated criticisms include limited free shade, expensive drinks, occasional slow service during packed events, and pool furniture that some visitors consider dated.
Nearby Amenities
Pre-event dining is easy because Triple George Grill, Pizza Rock, Freedom Beat, Art Bar, and Hot N Juicy are on the property or immediately adjacent. Triple George is the closest full-service steakhouse choice, while Pizza Rock works well for faster and more casual meals. Fremont Street adds numerous bars, casino restaurants, coffee shops, and late-night counters within a five- to ten-minute walk.
Downtown Grand is the most convenient hotel for early pool parties. Golden Nugget, Four Queens, The D, Circa, and other Fremont Street hotels are also walkable, although summer heat can make even a short trip uncomfortable. After late events, rideshare, taxis, and the Deuce are the most practical options; do not assume the free downtown shuttle will still be operating.
What Makes Citrus Grand Pool Deck Special
Citrus occupies an unusual middle ground between a resort pool, neighborhood rooftop, festival side stage, and outdoor private-event venue. Its skyline setting and small performance footprint let audiences stand close to artists—occasionally close enough for a punk mosh pit to spill into the pool. That informality has made the deck an important part of the Punk Rock Bowling experience and a recurring home for reggae, Latin, electronic, indie, Pride, and community programming.
The venue also represents the reuse of a long-dormant casino property during downtown Las Vegas’s early-2010s redevelopment. Although no reliable study isolates Citrus’s individual economic impact, the deck brings festival visitors onto 3rd Street, supports hospitality and event work, and encourages spending at surrounding restaurants, bars, hotels, and cultural attractions. The broader Downtown Grand redevelopment was identified by the city as one of the major investments contributing to downtown’s renewed vitality.
Visitor Tips and Information
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, secure footwear, swimwear, and a government-issued photo ID. The roof receives intense direct sun, and free shade can be scarce. Hydrate before arriving and continue drinking water throughout the event. A cabana is most valuable for groups staying several hours, visitors sensitive to heat, and anyone who needs a defined place to sit.
The hotel advertises an ADA-compliant property with elevators, accessible parking, accessible rooms, and an accessible swimming pool. Public information does not specify the pool’s transfer equipment, so guests requiring a lift or particular seating clearance should confirm arrangements before arrival. Service animals are welcomed by the hotel, but ordinary pet access to the pool deck should not be assumed.
Regular daytime pool use can be family-friendly, while many night swims and music events are restricted to guests aged 18 or 21 and older. Some 18-and-over events allow alcohol service only to guests aged 21 and older. Pool attire may be mandatory for party admission. Never assume a daytime hotel-pool rule applies to an independently promoted nighttime event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Grand Pool Deck open year-round?
Downtown Grand currently describes its rooftop pool as open year-round, with standard daily hours generally listed as 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cabanas and full food-and-beverage operations may be more seasonal, and cooler weather can reduce services. Concerts, private events, maintenance, or severe weather may also alter public access without changing the pool’s year-round designation.
Can non-hotel guests use the pool?
Non-hotel guests may obtain access by reserving an eligible daybed, seating package, or cabana, subject to availability. Ticketed concerts and promotional parties use separate admission rules and may allow anyone meeting the event’s age requirements to enter. A concert ticket should not be treated as ordinary daytime pool access before or after the event.
Is Citrus a dayclub?
Citrus sometimes resembles a dayclub, especially during electronic, hip-hop, reggae, and festival pool parties, but it is primarily a hotel rooftop pool and multipurpose event deck. Ordinary weekdays can be comparatively relaxed. Production scale, dress requirements, crowd density, age limits, and admission charges depend on the promoter and can change dramatically from one date to another.
How early should I arrive for a concert?
Arrive 30 to 60 minutes before the published start for a paid show and earlier for a free festival pool party. Capacity is smaller once staging and production equipment are installed, and free admission does not guarantee entry. Early arrival also improves your chances of finding a useful viewing position before standing crowds fill the area around the pool and stage.
Can guests swim during live performances?
Swimming is commonly part of the Citrus pool-party experience, including Punk Rock Bowling and night-swim events. However, promoters can close sections of the pool, restrict entry, or suspend swimming for safety and production reasons. Follow lifeguard and security instructions immediately. Do not bring glass near the water or assume inflatable toys and large personal pool equipment will be accepted.
What is the bag policy?
There is no single publicly posted bag rule covering every Citrus event. Recent concerts have used limits as small as seven by five inches, while reggae parties have specified clear bags and fanny packs only. Bring the smallest possible bag, avoid backpacks, and leave unnecessary items at your hotel. Security may impose stricter rules than those used during ordinary daytime pool service.
What is the age limit?
Regular hotel-pool access and event admission should be considered separately. Many concerts and night swims are either 18-plus or 21-plus. At some 18-plus events, only guests aged 21 or older may buy alcohol, and admission conditions can differ by gender or ticket category. Always use the age rule printed for the specific event rather than the pool’s daytime policy.
Is there a dress code?
Daytime guests normally wear standard resort swimwear and footwear appropriate for a hot pool deck. Some promoted night swims specifically require pool attire. Avoid excessively loose clothing, offensive graphics, and anything security could consider unsafe near water. Shirts, cover-ups, and shoes are useful when walking through the hotel or visiting restaurants before and after the pool.
Is there much shade?
Shade is one of the most common concerns in visitor reviews. Cabanas provide the most reliable protection, while umbrellas and other shaded seating can be limited or attached to paid reservations. The lawn and open deck receive substantial direct sunlight. If you are not reserving shade, visit earlier, attend an evening event, and bring sun protection suitable for prolonged desert exposure.
Does the venue have accessible parking?
Downtown Grand provides wheelchair-accessible parking and elevators within the hotel complex. The parking garage accommodates vehicles up to seven feet high, and valet service is also available. Guests using mobility devices should allow extra time during concerts because security lines, temporary barricades, and crowded standing areas can make the route from the entrance to reserved seating slower than during ordinary pool hours.
What is the easiest airport transportation?
A taxi or rideshare offers the simplest door-to-door journey from Harry Reid International Airport. For public transportation, the Centennial Express serves both airport terminals and downtown Las Vegas. Leave near Casino Center and Fremont or 4th and Carson, depending on direction and schedule, then walk several blocks to 3rd Street. Allow extra time because the express does not operate as frequently as a dedicated airport shuttle.
Does Citrus have lockers or a coat check?
No dependable public information confirms permanent lockers or a coat check at Citrus. Plan to keep essential items with you or secured in your hotel room. A small waterproof phone pouch is useful, provided it complies with the event’s bag rule. Do not leave wallets, room keys, tickets, medication, or electronic devices unattended on a chair while swimming.
Are professional cameras allowed?
Citrus does not publish a universal camera policy for every promoter. Casual phone photography may be acceptable during ordinary pool use, but concerts can prohibit detachable lenses, video rigs, tripods, flashes, or commercial recording. Media credentials for one festival will not automatically apply to another event. Bring only a phone unless the ticket information clearly authorizes larger photographic equipment.
What happens during bad weather?
Citrus is fully outdoors, so lightning, high winds, extreme heat, or unsafe deck conditions can delay or alter an event. There is no detailed public rain-refund policy covering every promoter. Ticket refunds, rescheduling, and reentry depend on the organizer’s terms. Keep weather-sensitive belongings protected and remember that a cloudy afternoon can still produce significant UV exposure in Las Vegas.
Can Citrus be rented for a private event?
Yes. The 35,000-square-foot deck is marketed for receptions, weddings, corporate functions, branded takeovers, concerts, and private celebrations, with a stated maximum of about 1,500 guests. Event layouts can incorporate cabanas, the lawn, dining stations, bars, a dance floor, stage production, and the pool. Actual capacity depends on furniture, entertainment equipment, catering, and required safety clearances.
