City of Oakland Parks & Recreation Aquatics

City of Oakland Parks & Recreation Aquatics For over 75 years the City of Oakland has offered safe, fun and affordable swimming programs to meet the diverse needs of our community. Come visit us!

The City of Oakland Aquatics Unit is an authorized provider of American Red Cross Learn to Swim and Water Safety programs. We provide American Red Cross swim courses designed to help people of all ages and varying abilities develop their water safety, survival and swim skills. Swimmers work through age-appropriate levels as they master basic through advanced skills. At the first class meeting, stu

dents will be evaluated and placed into the appropriate level class. Courses are divided into the following areas:

PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS (1 – 3 YRS)
Parent swims with child in this instructor led class that emphasizes fun in the water. LEVEL A: For children with little or no pool experience. LEVEL B: For children 2-3 yrs old who have completed Level A. LEARN TO SWIM: PRE-SCHOOL (4 – 5 YRS)
After participation in the Preschool Aquatics, children are able to join the American Red Cross Youth Learn-to-Swim with a solid base of fundamental skills. As children progress through the three levels of Preschool Aquatics and the six levels of Learn-to-Swim, they develop swimming and water safety skills that help them become safer and better swimmers. LEARN TO SWIM - YOUTH (6+ YRS)
Six comprehensive course levels help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop swimming and water safety skills. Prerequisite for each level is successful demonstration of the skills from the preceding level (except level 1). YOUTH COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM (6 – 18 YRS)
The youth recreational swim team program serves as an introduction to competitive swimming. It emphasizes the joy of the sport while maintaining an environment of cooperation. Season concludes with a Citywide Championship Swim Meet. Download Swim League Meet Schedule here. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING (11-15 YRS)
Our Junior Lifeguard Program offers youth the opportunity to learn from professional lifeguards and develop a wide variety of skills and knowledge related to water safety, CPR, first aid, and water rescue techniques. This valuable experience builds leadership, self confidence, and life-long skills. ADULT LEARN TO SWIM (14+)
This class is for ages 14 years and above. Instruction covers a wide range of activities, and is designed for both non-swimmers and those who desire to improve their swimming skills. No prerequisite swimming skills required.

12/20/2021

Morning Lap Swim Hours Added! Please remember to wear your mask at all times within Oakland Pool facilities, except when in the water.

11/24/2021

The CDC & Alameda County also recommend flu vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age. Include a flu & COVID vax as part of your prep for the holidays, especially if you plan to gather with older adults or medically vulnerable people. Find a vax site: http://ow.ly/zRSR50GEV0u

10/21/2021

Hiring Lifeguards16 years and older. Lifeguard Certification courses offered Nov 20-24/ Thanksgiving break at Live Oak & Freemont Pool. Register at https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/aquatics Register by Nov. 13

05/28/2021

Looking forward to the holiday weekend! Please enjoy your parks responsibility and be courteous to other users & neighbors. For service contact Public Works at OAK 311

05/25/2021

2 Fitness Courts opening soon in Oakland. Check back for more info

Join us Thursday at 7pm!
04/28/2021

Join us Thursday at 7pm!

It's all about community this Thursday at Spring for Parks! Keynote by Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro, performance by Goapele, inspiration by Town Camp kids and staff. John Bliss emcees an evening of smiles and surprises. RSVP here » http://ow.ly/yitF50EybfA

02/26/2021

Comcast Contributes $100,000 to the City of Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation and Donates 1,000 Laptops, 12 Months of Free Internet Service to Oakland Families in Need

01/16/2021

YOU’RE INVITED! REVITALIZING SAN ANTONIO PARK

Please join the City of Oakland for public engagement meetings to help plan future improvements to San Antonio Park.

Three dates available for Community Engagement Meeting # 1, gathering input and ideas:

1/27, 4:30 PM (Eng/Span),
1/29, 4:30 PM (Eng/Chin),
1/30, 9:30 AM (Eng/Viet)

All meeting via ZOOM or phone call-in.
Please go to https://bit.ly/38N1w33 for further information.

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09/24/2020

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Lions Pool at Dimond Park is open for lap swim. Available by reservation only and broken into 45 minutes sessions. For ...
09/24/2020

Lions Pool at Dimond Park is open for lap swim.

Available by reservation only and broken into 45 minutes sessions. For Lions Pool, there will be a max of 5 swimmers per session, 1 person per lane.

Reservations will be made through Sign Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044cacaa22a7fa7-lapswim Swimmers will be allowed to reserve a maximum of 2 swims per week.

Details:
- Locker rooms will remain closed to the public per Alameda County Public Health Department's orders.
- Restroom facilities in the park will be available for use during pool operational hours.
- Enter Lions Pool from the deck gate to the immediate right of the main facility entrance.
- Health Pre-Screening is required before proceeding to the assigned lane.
- Swimmers must wear face-covering for the duration of the visit except when in water.
- Air Quality pool will close when air quality in the area of Facility is above 150 Red / Unhealthy according to AirNow.gov
- Swimmers are asked to exit the pool on time and in consideration of the time needed to clean high touch surfaces and ready the facility for the next session of swimmers.

Lap Swim Reservation Information: Lap Swim is for participants 14 years old and older. Reservations will be made available by 5:00 PM on Friday for the following week.  Swimmers are allowed 2 reservations each week Swimmers will reserve a lap lane by time.  Lap lane entrance - Odd number lanes w...

Address

371 45th Street
Oakland, CA
94609

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(510) 597-5014

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