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.

The Richmond Plunge is now open
Check the schedule for hours and information

POOL SCHEDULES & PROGRAMS

Winter-Spring Pool Schedule
effective through Feb 2-June 7, 2019

LIFEGUARD CLASS

Most pools hire in early spring for summer employment. We hire year-round, but need applications by March 1 for summer employment.
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

2/23: RSC Pool Closed in AM for Swim meet
2/25: Registration opens for March Swim lessons
3/9: March Swim lessons begin
3/23 & 24: Pools Closed during regular Rec Swim sessions
3/25: Registration opens for April Swim lessons 4/13: April Swim lessons begin
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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