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. 

• October Pool Schedule & Program Description - effective 10/1
• Fees - drop ins and punch passes

• Pool Rules

  - Unless otherwise stated in the updated Covid guidelines, these rules still apply. Please read before your first visit to be sure you are prepared

• Family Recreation Swim

   - drop in during our the Rec Swim hours indicated on the pool schedule. Low capacity limits are required, so a wait list may be used when we are full. 
• 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, all swimmers are expected to wear appropriate swim attire (swim suits). Rash guards & 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). 

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.   

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SWIM CLASSES

Little Splashers

Join the fun and learning with this in-water Parent/Child class. This class is specifically for tots who are 6 months-4.5 years old. Advanced registration required. See flyer for details
Registration OPEN for the session beginning October 14 or 18. It's not too late to register for the current session!

 

We do not know yet when we will be able to resume swim lessons. 
When we have enough staff, we will be happy to start again. Please check for updates

Our normal (former) swim lesson calendar includes

• Saturday sessions at Richmond Swim Center (January-October)
• Weekday evening sessions (Mon-Thur) at Richmond Plunge (June-August).  

To Register for ANY Aquatic Class/Program: 
Call the Recreation Complex Registration office
510-620-6793
Mon-Fri from 8:30am-4:00pm
or Register online
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In-person registration now available:

3230 Macdonald Ave

Richmond, CA 94804

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Contact

Paula Cooper-Tipton, Aquatics Coordinator
Paula_Cooper-Tipton@ci.richmond.ca.us
510-620-6831
or
Community Services Department
Registration Office 
510-620-6793
CSDregistration@ci.richmond.ca.us 
or
Richmond Plunge
510-620-6820
Richmond Swim Center
510-620-6654

If you would like to receive email updates about City of Richmond pools, please email your first and last name to 
Richmond_Plunge@ci.richmond.ca.us 

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City Holidays

New Year’s Day                            January 1, 2021
Martin L. King Jr. Day                 January 18 2021
Presidents' Day                           February 15, 2021
Memorial Day                             May 31, 2021
Independence Day                     July 5, 2021
Labor Day                                    September 6, 2021
Admissions Day                          September 9, 2021
Indigenous Peoples Day           October 11, 2021
Veteran's Day                             November 11, 2021
Thanksgiving Day                       November 25 and 26, 2021
Christmas Day                            December 25, 2021   

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

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