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Richmond Plunge
Address
| 1 East Richmond Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 |
Contact Information
| Paula Cooper-Tipton, Aquatics Program Coordinator |
| paula_cooper-tipton@ci.richmond.ca.us |
| (510) 620-6820 |
Notices
The Plunge will be Closed Thanksgiving Day and open Friday, November 24th with a modified schedule. Check link for program times and details.
Information for your Visit
| Fall Pool Schedule | effective 9/1/23 |
| Before coming to the pool to save time | |
| Pool Fees | Drop-ins and Punch Passes |
| Pool Rules | Please read these rules before your first visit so you will be prepared. |
| Family Recreation Swim | Drop in during the Rec Swim Hours indicated on the pool schedule for time to play in the pool. On warm days, it tends to be busy so a waitlist may be used when we are full. There is no guaranteed entry during Rec Swim hours. |
| Swim Wear Required | For safety and pool maintenance reasons, all swimmers are expected to wear appropriate swim attire (swimsuits). Rash guards and swim shirts may be worn, but no cotton t-shirts, tanks, street clothes, etc. All babies and toddlers under 4 must wear a swim diaper (no regular diapers). |
| Admission & Supervision Requirements for Children | For safety reasons, all children 8 and under must be attended to 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. Ages 13-17 may participate in Recreation Swim with a parent-signed waiver |
Hours (Effective September 1, 2023)
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. |
| Tuesday | 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. |
| Thursday | 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. |
| Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. |
| Saturday | 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. |
Special Hours, & Holiday Closures
| Fri 9/1 | Fall Pool Schedule begins |
| Mon 9/4 | Pools Closed for Labor Day Holiday |
| Fri 9/8 | Pools Closed for Admissions Day Holiday |
| Mon 10/9 | Pools Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day |
| Sat 10/28 | Floating Pumpkin Patch (no drop-in Recreation Swim) |
| Thu 11/23 | CLOSED for Thanksgiving |
| Fri 11/24 | Open 10am-2pm with modified schedule |
Pools close during lightning or thunder storms
Pool Fees
| Visitor Type | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Drop-In | $7 | $8.75 |
| Child Drop-In | $4 | $5 |
| *Veteran/65+ | $5 | $5 |
| Non-Swimmer | $2.50 | $2.50 |
Punch Pass Fees
| Pass Type | Resident | Non-Resident | *Veterans/65+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pass (5 visits) | $31.50 | $39.50 | $25 |
| Green Pass (15 visits) | $94.50 | $118.50 | $75 |
| Gold Pass (30 visits) | $189 | $237 | $150 |
| Platinum Pass (45 visits) | $283.5 | $355.5 | $225 |
| Child Pass (10 visits) | $36 | $45 | N/A |
*requires photo ID
We Hire Lifeguards Year-Round!
Apply Online for a Lifeguard position!
We can help you pass the Lifeguard course prerequisite skills (Lifeguard Bootcamp) and we can train you to be a Lifeguard (American Red Cross Lifeguard course). Lifeguard Bootcamp is a paid training for Richmond residents 16-30 years old. Basic swim skills are required. The Lifeguard course is for ages 15 and up. We offer both with the goal of training new lifeguards to work at our pools year-round. Email paula_cooper-tipton@ci.richmond.ca.us for more information and to find out when the next Lifeguard Bootcamp or Lifeguard course begins.
To participate in any of our aquatics and/or other recreation programs, create an account on ActiveNet to register or get help by contacting the Recreation registration office:
| Paula Cooper-Tipton Aquatics Program Coordinator paula_cooper-tipton@ci.richmond.ca.us (510) 620-6831 | Registration Office Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 3230 Macdonald Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 csdregistration@ci.richmond.ca.us (510) 620-6793 | Richmond Plunge 1 East Richmond Avenue Richmond, CA 94801 Check out the Aquatics page for the most up-to-date schedule (510) 620-6820 | Richmond Swim Center 4300 Cutting Boulevard Richmond, CA 94804 Check out the Aquatics page for the most up-to-date schedule (510) 620-6654 |