Aquatics Programs  

The City of Berkeley Aquatics Swim Program offers two swim centers in different areas of the city. Programs include Red Cross Learn to Swim classes, Berkeley Aquatic Masters Swim Team, Berkeley Barracudas Swim Team, Family Swim, Fitness Workout, Independent Exercise, Lap Swim, Senior Disabled Quiet Swim, Senior Exercise Class and Private Lessons. Much of the foregoing information is included for your convenience in the information noted below.    

Exact cash or check only; no change is given.      

Payment policy: The pools do not make or give change. Please pay exact admission fee using cash or check made payable to City of Berkeley.  If checks do not have an address pre-printed on it, we cannot accept it.  We do not accept debit or credit cards.  Thank you.

City of Berkeley Parks Rec & Waterfront Business Practices      

Shower policy: In order to conserve water, please limit your shower to 5 minutes or less. Thanks for your cooperation! 

Registration: For online registration, click on link  Online Registration

We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.  Please bring a lock and put all valuables in  one of our on deck lockers.

Important Notices        

 Due to the closure of King Pool for boiler replacement, all programs will move to West Campus Pool from October 2 through November 5.  We anticipate that King Pool will re-open on Monday November 6.

 Starting Monday August 28, King Pool and West Campus Pool will be changing to a fall schedule.  Please click on King Pool and West Campus Pool schedules below.   

 King Pool, West Campus Pool and Willard Shower Program will be closed on Monday September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.       

King Pool & Shower Program:  

More information below, including Shower Program:

King Pool 1700 Hopkins Street Berkeley, CA 94707 (510) 981-5105 / 981-5151

West Campus Pool 2100 Browning Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 981-5125 / 981-5123

 

 

 

Activity Guide		King Pool		West Campus Pool
Activity Guide  Registration Information Scholarship Application		King Early Fall 2017  Registration Form Barracudas Information      Registration Form		West Campus Fall 2017 Registration Form Fall lessons will be held at King Pool only.
Pool Rental Information		MISC: Special events, CPO classes, etc.		Shower Program
Pool Rental Information  Facility Use Permit  Insurance Special Event Holder Application		Certified Pool Operator (CPO)		Shower Program

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We accept exact change and checks as payment at the Pools. Credit cards are ONLY accepted at the Willard Recreation Customer Service Hub located at 2701 Telegraph Ave.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available provided applicant meets eligibility and verification requirements. You must submit an application and documentation at the time of registration. Scholarship applications can be obtained at any of the Community Centers or at Recreation Administration, and on the website.

Refund Policy

All requests for refunds must be directed to the Recreation & Youth Services Manager, Recreation Division, 2701 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705. The original receipt must be submitted with a written request for a refund. The request must state the reason for the refund, and the date, time and location of the program. The Rec­reation and Youth Services Manager will render a decision to either: 1) refund the fee; 2) pro-rate the fee; 3) apply the fees to another session or program; or 4) deny the request.

No refunds or credit will be granted without 7 days notice prior to start of class or date of reservation. The City will deduct 25% of the amount paid from the refund to cover administration expenses or will add a minimum $10.00 service charge.