The Park and Recreation Department Aquatics District offers affordable, year-round aquatic programs at 13 City-wide locations. 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.

Learn to Swim Program - Mail In Registration starts on May 12th! Forms available in English and in Spanish.

Pool Schedule for Non-Summer Operations (PDF: 39K) - Most pools will close for 3 ½ months during the year on a rotating basis.

Pool Locations

Recreational and Lap Swimming

Families, groups, and individuals are encouraged to swim during designated recreational swim times in a supervised, unstructured atmosphere. Lap lanes are also available during designated times for those seeking fitness and conditioning.

Note: Specific lanes and areas will be designated for Lap and Recreational Swimming during these times, however, pool may be utilized for other programs as well.

Facility Admission Fees

All persons entering the facility during Recreational and Lap Swimming times MUST pay the following admission fees:

• Twenty-swim discount passes may be used at all City pools
• Twenty-swim passes expire one year from the date of issue
• Children under seven years of age or less than four feet tall MUST be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult in a swim suit at all times (including in the water, on the deck, and in the restroom)
• While in the water, a parent or responsible adult must remain within arm’s reach of the child

Scholarships and Fee Waivers
A limited number of scholarships and fee waivers (based on financial need) are available. Please contact the Pool Manager for more information.

The City of San Diego Swimming Pools may close without notice during inclement weather conditions. Each swimming pool has an e-mail list if you would like to be notified of pool closures.

All Aquatics programs, schedules, and fees may be changed and/or cancelled without notice.

Emergency Testing & Safety Checks

All City pool personnel are subject to emergency testing at any time. Patron patience and cooperation during these drills is greatly appreciated. There may also be ten-minute safety checks conducted every half hour or every hour during Recreational Swim hours.

For information on Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs), please review these safety guidelines (PDF: 1.0 Mb) provided by the Center’s for Disease Control (CDC).

Rentals

All City pools are available to rent for exclusive or shared use (birthday parties, school activities, athletic teams, company parties, special events, and more). Contact the Pool Manager for more information on scheduling and pricing.

Donations

By donating to our park system you will help the Park and Recreation Department to enrich the lives of others through quality parks and programs. Your gift will help ensure that we meet the needs of people of all ages, abilities, and income levels in your community through recreation, natural open-space parks, neighborhood parks, and aquatics programs. For more information on how you can become a donor to your favorite park, pool, or recreation program, please call (619) 533-6776 or E-mail My Park.

Community Partners

The following businesses and organizations support the Park and Recreation Department Aquatics Program:

• San Diego Surf Lifesaving Association
• San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
• American Red Cross: San Diego-Imperial Counties Chapter
• Vanguard Charitable Foundation