Aquatics

The Community Services Department offers affordable, year-round aquatic programs at two locations, the Richmond Plunge and the Richmond Swim Center. We offer a wide variety of programs. All programs are led by professional, enthusiastic, American Red Cross certified pool staff. Swimmers of all ages and abilities will discover that the benefits of aquatic instruction, recreation and fitness are endless.

Spring Pool Schedule (effective March 1-June 8)

BECOME A LIFEGUARD!

Spring Break Class - April 2-7 REGISTER NOW
FREE for those who qualify and commit to working for City of Richmond Pools
Click here for flyer with course & scholarship details
Registration information and link below

The Lifeguard Training Course provides American Red Cross 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

Session Schedule & Class Levels
REGISTER NOW for adult and child lessons for ages 3+.
Saturday sessions available monthly February - November. Weekday evening sessions available June - August.
Please register for the appropriate level or class. No refunds.
Call or email if you need help selecting the correct level for your child.

To Register for any Aquatics Class:

Visit the Recreation Complex Registration office - Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm
3230 Macdonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
or Register online

POOL NOTICES

3/31: Lifeguard Precourse - advanced Registration required
4/1: Lifeguard Precourse- advanced Registration required
4/1: Register for May Swim Lesson session
4/2: Lifeguard Class- first day
5/1: Register for June Swim Lesson sessions
5/28: Pools Closed for Memorial Day
6/1: Register for July Swim Lesson sessions
6/2: Pools Closed for Staff Training

Recreation Swim Notice:
Due to a maintenance issue on the shallow end of the Richmond Plunge, there is no Family Recreation Swim at the Richmond Plunge. All Family Recreation Swim sessions are at the Richmond Swim Center until further notice.

Admission & Supervision Requirements for Children

Due to the water depth of the pool: 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. Please be advised that all swimmers are expected to wear appropriate swim attire.

City Holidays

New Year’s Day                            January 1, 2018
Martin L. King Jr. Day                 January 15, 2018
Presidents' Day                  February 19, 2018
Memorial Day                      May 28, 2018
Independence Day                     July 4, 2018
Labor Day                                    September 10, 2018
Indigenous Peoples Day           October 8, 2018
Veteran's Day                             November 12, 2018
Thanksgiving Day                       November 22 and 23, 2018
Christmas Day                 December 25, 2018

For more information, please call Community Services Department at (510) 620-6793.

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