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Aquatics
The Richmond Plunge has been re-opened
Check the schedule for hours and information
COMMUNITY WATER SAFETY DAY
DIA de SEGURIDAD del AGUA
Sunday, April 14 from 1:00-4:30pm at Richmond Swim CenterRegister HERE for Free Mini-Lessons (ages 6+)
POOL SCHEDULES & PROGRAMS
Winter-Spring Pool Schedule
effective through Feb 2-June 7, 2019
We hire Lifeguards year-round.
Certified Lifeguards can Apply online now
The American Red Cross Lifeguard course provides certification to participants who pass the written and practical portions of the course. Lifeguard Training is offered periodically throughout the year, with our main goal of training new Lifeguards who can apply to work at our pools. Please email Paula_cooper-tipton@ci.richmond.ca.us if you would like more information, or if you would like to be alerted when the next course is scheduled.
SWIM LESSONS
Winter Swim Lessons Schedule and Levels (Feb-Apr 2019)
REGISTER NOW for adult and child lessons for ages 3+.
No Refunds or transfers, so please register for the appropriate level or class.
Call or email if you need help selecting the correct level for your child.
Our general lessons schedule is Saturday sessions from February - November, with the addition of weekday evening sessions during the summer.
LITTLE SPLASHERS CLASS
Join the fun and learning with this new in-water Parent/Child class.This class is specifically for tots who are 6 months-4 years old, and is temporarily available as a drop-in class, for the same price as Tot Splash! See flyer or ask staff for more information
To Register for any Aquatic Class:
Visit the Recreation Complex Registration office
Mon-Fri from 8:30am-4:00pm
3230 Macdonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
or Register online
POOL SCHEDULE NOTICES
4/13: April Swim lessons begin
4/14: Community Water Safety Day @ RSC (Plunge Closed for Rec Swim)
4/22: Registration opens for May Swim lessons
5/4: May Swim lessons begin
5/27: Pools Closed for Memorial Day
6/1 & 2: Pools Closed for Summer Staff Training
Admission & Supervision Requirements for Children
For safety reasons, all children 8 & under must be attended by and supervised at arms distance in the water and deck area at all times by an adult, with a limit of two children per adult. Children 9-13 may swim with an adult supervising in the facility. We understand that some children who are under 9 may be excellent swimmers, but we enforce this policy for all drop-in swimmers, regardless of skill level. Please do not ask staff to bend the rules.
Swim Wear Required
For safety and pool maintenance reasons, please be advised that all swimmers are expected to wear appropriate swim attire (swim suits ). Rash guards & synthetic swim shirts may be worn, but no cotton t-shirts/tanks, street clothes, etc.
All babies and toddlers 4 & under must wear a swim diaper (no regular diapers).
City Holidays
New Year’s Day January 1, 2019
Martin L. King Jr. Day January 21, 2019
Presidents' Day February 18, 2019
Memorial Day May 27, 2019
Independence Day July 4, 2019
Labor Day September 2, 2019
Indigenous Peoples Day October 14, 2019
Veteran's Day November 11, 2019
Thanksgiving Day November 28 and 29, 2019
Christmas Day December 25, 2019
For more information, please call Community Services Department at (510) 620-6793.
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