City of Oakland Parks & Recreation Aquatics

City of Oakland Parks & Recreation Aquatics For over 75 years the City of Oakland has offered safe, fun and affordable swimming programs to meet the diverse needs of our community. Come visit us!
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The City of Oakland Aquatics Unit is an authorized provider of American Red Cross Learn to Swim and Water Safety programs. We provide American Red Cross swim courses designed to help people of all ages and varying abilities develop their water safety, survival and swim skills. Swimmers work through age-appropriate levels as they master basic through advanced skills. At the first class meeting, students will be evaluated and placed into the appropriate level class. Courses are divided into the following areas: PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS (1 – 3 YRS) Parent swims with child in this instructor led class that emphasizes fun in the water. LEVEL A: For children with little or no pool experience. LEVEL B: For children 2-3 yrs old who have completed Level A. LEARN TO SWIM: PRE-SCHOOL (4 – 5 YRS) After participation in the Preschool Aquatics, children are able to join the American Red Cross Youth Learn-to-Swim with a solid base of fundamental skills. As children progress through the three levels of Preschool Aquatics and the six levels of Learn-to-Swim, they develop swimming and water safety skills that help them become safer and better swimmers. LEARN TO SWIM - YOUTH (6+ YRS) Six comprehensive course levels help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop swimming and water safety skills. Prerequisite for each level is successful demonstration of the skills from the preceding level (except level 1). YOUTH COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM (6 – 18 YRS) The youth recreational swim team program serves as an introduction to competitive swimming. It emphasizes the joy of the sport while maintaining an environment of cooperation. Season concludes with a Citywide Championship Swim Meet. Download Swim League Meet Schedule here. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING (11-15 YRS) Our Junior Lifeguard Program offers youth the opportunity to learn from professional lifeguards and develop a wide variety of skills and knowledge related to water safety, CPR, first aid, and water rescue techniques. This valuable experience builds leadership, self confidence, and life-long skills. ADULT LEARN TO SWIM (14+) This class is for ages 14 years and above. Instruction covers a wide range of activities, and is designed for both non-swimmers and those who desire to improve their swimming skills. No prerequisite swimming skills required.

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Lions Pool at Dimond Park is open for lap swim. Available by reservation only and broken into 45 minutes sessions. For ...
09/24/2020
Lap Swim

Lions Pool at Dimond Park is open for lap swim.

Available by reservation only and broken into 45 minutes sessions. For Lions Pool, there will be a max of 5 swimmers per session, 1 person per lane.

Reservations will be made through Sign Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044cacaa22a7fa7-lapswim Swimmers will be allowed to reserve a maximum of 2 swims per week.

Details:
- Locker rooms will remain closed to the public per Alameda County Public Health Department's orders.
- Restroom facilities in the park will be available for use during pool operational hours.
- Enter Lions Pool from the deck gate to the immediate right of the main facility entrance.
- Health Pre-Screening is required before proceeding to the assigned lane.
- Swimmers must wear face-covering for the duration of the visit except when in water.
- Air Quality pool will close when air quality in the area of Facility is above 150 Red / Unhealthy according to AirNow.gov
- Swimmers are asked to exit the pool on time and in consideration of the time needed to clean high touch surfaces and ready the facility for the next session of swimmers.

Lap Swim Reservation Information: Lap Swim is for participants 14 years old and older. Reservations will be made available by 5:00 PM on Friday for the following week.  Swimmers are allowed 2 reservations each week Swimmers will reserve a lap lane by time.  Lap lane entrance - Odd number lanes w...

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10/22/2019
Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

Red Flag Warning Wed 10/23 noon - Th 10/24 4pm. No bbq/grilling allowed in any Oakland City Park & Joaquin Miller Park is closed.

10/11/2019
Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

Red Flag / Power Shutoff: All centers are back to regular services and programming. The well-being of all our park users is important to us and we apologize for any inconvenience closures may have cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

10/09/2019

Facility Closure
The below Recreation facilities are closed and programs cancelled due to the Red Flag Warning and high probability of a Public Service Power Shutoff (PSPS). Please consider programs located at recreation centers not affected by the conditions.
Closed Recreation Sites
• Dimond Recreation Center & Lions Pool
• Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate
• East Oakland Sports Center
• Joaquin Miller Park and all facilities
• Leona Lodge
• Redwood Heights Recreation Center
• Sequoia Lodge
• Sheffield Village Recreation Center
• Montclair Recreation Center

Recreation Facilities – Open, not affected
• Bushrod, 560 59th St.; 510-597-5031
• Carmen Flores, 1637 Fruitvale Ave.; 510-535-5631
• CP Golden Gate, 1075 62nd St.; 510-597-5032
• DeFremery, 1651 Adeline; 510-238-7739
• F.M. Smith, 1969 Park Blvd.; 510-238-7742
• Franklin, 1010 E. 15th St.; 510-238-7741
• Lincoln Square, 250 10th St.; 510-238-7738
• Mosswood, 3612 Webster St; 510-597-5038
• Rainbow, 5800 International Blvd.; 510-615-5751
• Studio One Art Center, 365 45th St.; 510-597-5027
• Willie Keyes, 3131 Union St.; 510-597-5042
The well-being of all our park users is important to us. We believe these measures are necessary at this time and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope to be back to regularly scheduled programming as soon as it is possible to do so safely. For more information about the temporary changes, please email OPRYD Administrative Office [email protected] or call 510-238-7275. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

11/14/2018

Temescal and DeFremery pools are open for regular business hours.

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
11/13/2018
Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

Due to continued poor air quality, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development boating and outdoor swimming programs will remain closed until air quality improves to the moderate/Orange range as tracked at https://airnow.gov/ Recreation facilities will remain open with modified indoor programming.

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
11/13/2018

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development

Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? OPRYD Aquatics Unit is now enrolling for 2018 -2019 Lifeguard Certification classes. For additional information contact [email protected]

11/09/2018

Did you know DeFremery Pool is currently open while Lions Pool is closed for structural deck repair? Make sure you come by and get your swim on!
AM Lap Tues/Thurs 7:30am - 9:30am
Noon Lap Mon/Weds/Fri 11am - 1pm
Closed Nov. 11th in observance of Veterans Day

07/24/2018

Next Monday we will start our final session of swim lessons at our outdoor pools! There are still openings for all levels! Check out openings online or visit us on site!

Please join us for Swim Team Night with the Oakland A's and help us raise some money for our Youth Swim League! Hope to ...
05/10/2018
Swim Team Night Fundraiser for OPRYD

Please join us for Swim Team Night with the Oakland A's and help us raise some money for our Youth Swim League! Hope to see you there and Go A's!

6/12/18 @ 7:05 PM - OPRYD Summer Swim League

Calling all OUSD students! Check out this amazing opportunity!!!
05/30/2016

Calling all OUSD students! Check out this amazing opportunity!!!

01/29/2016

Swim lessons start next week at the East Oakland Sports Center! Spots are still available for ages 3-5 and 6-18. Register online or in person at the East Oakland Sports Center 9161 Edes Ave Oakland!

Come and get certified through our Blended class!! Have questions? Contact Tiffanie L at (510) 867-7015
12/06/2015

Come and get certified through our Blended class!! Have questions? Contact Tiffanie L at (510) 867-7015

08/11/2015

The Aquatics Unit will be running a lifeguard certification course next week! If interested please contact Tiffanie L at [email protected]

07/16/2015

Join us Saturday for DeFremery Pool’s open house this Saturday 1-4pm everyone swims free!! 1269 18th st

07/15/2015

Public Swim is open to all ages, $1 for kids and $3 for adults
Fremont Pool Monday-Friday 1:30-3:30pm
Lions Pool Monday-Friday 2:45-4:15pm
deFremery Pool Monday-Friday 2-3:30pm and Saturday/Sunday 1-4pm
Temescal Pool Monday-Friday 2-3:30p
Hope to see you here!

Join us at deFremery Pool 1269 18th St, Oakland, CA 94607 Saturday July 25th for our 2nd Dive-in-Moive! Feature: Big Her...
07/15/2015

Join us at deFremery Pool 1269 18th St, Oakland, CA 94607 Saturday July 25th for our 2nd Dive-in-Moive! Feature: Big Hero 6! Movie starts at 9pm, hope to see you all there!

07/15/2015

Join us for Water Aerobics Monday-Thursday 7-8pm at Fremont Pool 4550 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601(510) 535-5614

07/12/2015

Join us tonight at Lions Pool for our annual Dive-In Movie! (3860 Hanly Road, Oakland, CA 94602) we will be showing How to Train Your Dragon 2. Movie start time will be 9pm! Hope to see you there!

04/30/2015

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04/17/2015
SwimToday: Teamwork

"Who said swimming isn't a team sport? Check out this video of coaches and swimmers, including Olympians Brendan Hansen and Jessica Hardy, talk about why teamwork is an important part of swimming."

Sign your kids up for our Youth Competitive Swim Team at your local City of Oakland pool this summer!

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04/17/2015
Find Programs, Classes & Activities ~ City of Oakland, California

Getting ready for summer?
interested in swim lessons, swim team or Jr Lifeguard programs at your local pool?
Check out our programs and register online!
Lessons begin June 22nd!

Check out OPR's exciting array of classes that serve all ages and cultures! View the full listing of programs, classes and activities and sort them by location, age, and category. Please sign up for a user account today and register online!

03/12/2015

We, at the aquatics unit, would like to apologize for not getting information to this page. We are working to better correct that and get you any information about the pools to you in a timely manner.
Thank you for your patience and bearing with us.

Timeline Photos
03/12/2015

Timeline Photos

03/12/2015

Lions Pool will be CLOSED Friday March 13th, 2015 for the installation of the disabled lift.

Temescal Pool will be open for normal business hours.

Am Lap 6:00am- 8:30am

Noon Lap 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Pm Lap 5:00pm - 7:00pm

02/19/2015

Lions pool will open for regular business hours starting: 6:00pm today February 19, 2015

02/19/2015

Lions Pool is closed until further notice due to mechanical malfunctions. We apologize for the inconvenience, Temescal Pool is open and operating at normal spring swim schedule.

Address

371 45th St
Oakland, CA
94609

General information

OUTDOOR POOLS Defremery Pool 1269 18th Street (510) 238-2205 Fremont Pool 4550 Foothill Blvd (510) 535-5614 Lions Pool 3860 Hanly Road (510) 482-7852 Temescal Pool 371 - 45th Street (510) 597-5013 ADULT LAP SWIM FEES (14+ YRS) Drop-in (Please bring exact change) Adult $6.00 Senior (55+ YRS) $4.00 Adult Pass Book of 10 Swims $50.00 ($5/swim) Adult Pass Book of 30 Swims $135.00 (4.50/swim) Senior Pass Book of 10 Swims $31.00 ($3.10/swim) Senior Pass Book of 30 Swims $75.00 ($2.50/swim) RECREATION SWIM FEES Youth (under age 18) $1.00 Adults $3.00 *************************** EAST OAKLAND SPORTS CENTER 9161 Edes Avenue (510) 615-5838 Facility and Waterpark Entry: Youth $3.00 Adults $8.00 Seniors $6.00 *************************** RENT A POOLl Why not rent one of Oakland’s pools for your next pool party? Lifeguard service and deposit required. For more information, call (510) 597-5014 and download a rental application.

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

(510) 597-5014

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Please Reopen Temescal Pool "There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas," [the CDC said on its website](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/water.html).
Is a lifeguard on duty at Lion's pool during the public swim on Saturday afternoon? Thanks!