Aquatics

     Young boy swimming                         


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 (swim lesson level descriptions). 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. 

​SUMMER POOL SCHEDULE and FEES effective June 12-Aug 18
​Fall-Winter Pool Schedule effective Aug 19

LIFEGUARD TRAINING


This training provides American Red Cross certification to participants who pass the written and practical portions of the course. 
The next Lifeguarding class will be held Sept 9- Sept 24. Precourse is required to be accepted into the course. See flyer for details and requirements. Registration is required. Register online or at the Richmond Recreation Complex registration office.  
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.   

POOL CLOSURE NOTICES

  • Mon 9/4: Both Pools closed for Labor Day Holiday
  • Fri 9/8: Both Pools closed for Admission Day (observed)

  
SWIM LESSON - sessions now open for Fall Swim Lessons for ages 3 years old & up. Register online or at the Richmond Recreation Complex registration office. 


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. For more information click Family Recreation Swim.

Admission & Supervision Requirements for Richmond Swim Center


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, 2017
Martin L. King Jr. Day                   January 16, 2017
Presidents' Day                              February 20, 2017
Memorial Day                               May 29, 2017
Independence Day                       July 4, 2017
Labor Day                                       September 4, 2017
Admission Day                               September 9, 2017
Indigenous Peoples Day               October 9, 2017
Veteran's Day                                November 11, 2017
Thanksgiving Day                          November 23 and 24, 2017
Christmas Day-observed              December 25, 2017   

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