Stay Cool At One Of These Bay Area Pools
The Bay Area is home to a wide variety of public swimming pools, from state-of-the-art indoor facilities to scenic outdoor swim spots. Whether you're in San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, or North Bay, there's a pool nearby offering lap swim, swim lessons, or just a refreshing place to relax. Here's a guide to some of the top public pools across the region.
San Francisco
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A newly renovated indoor pool with city views. https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Balboa-Pool-212
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Indoor facility with lap swimming options. https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Coffman-Pool-213
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Indoor pool offering recreational swimming. https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Garfield-Pool-214
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Features indoor waterslides, the only ones in the city. https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Hamilton-Pool-215
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Break a sweat. Get your feet wet. Join a team. Make friends. Exercise your body, mind, and spirit at Koret. Visit: https://www.usfca.edu/koret
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Full-day passes provide access to the pool. Visit: https://www.jccsf.org/fitness/aquatics
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Indoor pool with lap swimming and lessons. https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Pool-216
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Outdoor pool located in the Mission Bay area. https://campuslifeserviceshome.ucsf.edu/fitnessrecreation
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The city's only outdoor public pool.
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Indoor facility with recreational swimming. https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Rossi-Pool-219
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Indoor pool offering swim lessons and recreational swimming. https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Sava-Pool-220
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Public pools available in Dogpatch, Stonestown, Urban Services, Shih Yu-Lang Central, Richmond, Presidio Letterman Pool, Chinatown and Buchanan. Visit https://www.ymcasf.org/hours
East Bay
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Indoor and outdoor aquatic center open year-round. https://www.albanyaquaticcenter.com
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Indoor recreational swim with private membership. https://www.ymcaeastbay.org/locations/berkeley-ymca
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Castle Rock pool complex features a 30 feet by 70 feet chlorinated swimming pool and deck areas. https://www.ebparks.org/recreation/swimming/castle-rock
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Programs include Masters, Water Aerobics, Fitness Swim, Swim Lessons, Family Swim and Splash Park. Visit: https://www.el-cerrito.org/150/Swim-Center
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Outdoor recreational swim open year-round. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/facilities/pools-and-aquatic-programs/king-pool
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Seasonal swim beach with lifeguards from April to September. https://www.ebparks.org/recreation/swimming/lake-anza
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Located in Roberts Regional Recreation Area, the newly renovated Roberts Pool complex features six competition swim lanes and two cool down lanes (approximately 5,600 sq. ft.) including additional shallow areas for recreation, swim lessons, and training. Visit https://www.ebparks.org/recreation/swimming/roberts
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Outdoor recreational swim from late May to October. https://recwell.berkeley.edu/facilities/strawberry-canyon-recreation-pool
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Public swimming pool in Oakland. https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/learn-more-about-temescal-pool
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The goal of the Trefethen Aquatic Center is to create an environment that promotes safety and enjoyment for ALL pool users. Visit https://sportsandrec.oakland.northeastern.edu/aquatics
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The City of Berkeley offers a number of aquatic programs, such as swim lessons, senior exercise, or lap swim. Visit: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/facilities/pools-and-aquatic-programs/west-campus-pool
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YMCA has three branches with pool and swimming options in Berkeley, Oakland, and Pleasant Hill. Visit: https://www.ymcaeastbay.org/programs/swimming
South Bay & Peninsula
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Public swimming pool in Albany. https://www.albanyaquaticcenter.com/pool-schedule
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Public swimming pool in Alameda. https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Recreation-Parks/Alameda-Aquatic-Center
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Menlo Park's newest swim center features a deep pool for laps, shallow pool for classes and fun, a family-friendly splash pad for the young and young-at-heart, locker rooms, indoor and outdoor showers, family restrooms and a beautiful pool deck with a variety of seating options for swimmers and families. Visit https://menlopark.gov/Venues/Belle-Haven-Pool
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Burgess Pool is a complete and full-service community swim center located at Burgess Park. Visit https://menlopark.gov/Venues/Burgess-Pool
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Camden Pool is located in Camden Community Center. This pool offers summer Swim Lessons. This is an outdoor single-pool facility with a shade structure. Visit https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2823/4495
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The Campbell Community Center Pool is an outdoor 25-yard pool by 20-yard pool featuring eight lanes. Visit https://www.campbellca.gov/320/Aquatics
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Fair Swim Center is a multi-pool facility and features zero depth entry pool for toddlers, a slide pool with three water features, and a large lap pool with a depth of 3.5 feet to 12 feet. The swim center also features a large grass field, picnic area, a kitchen with serving doors to the pool deck, and multiple shade structures. It's the perfect location for pool parties. Visit https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2825/2028?npage=6
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A hidden gem in Silicon Valley with activities for the whole family! Visit http://fairbrae.com
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We are a family-oriented Community Association and swim club in a historic Eichler neighborhood located in south Palo Alto, CA. As a member at Greenmeadow, you’ll get more than access to our beautiful pool, new clubhouse and aquatics programs. Membership includes becoming a part of our broader community with picnics, seasonal parties, discounted facility rental, active online discussion groups and more. Visit https://greenmeadow.org
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The May Nissen Swim Center is a recreational pool facility open to the community during the summer. This facility features an eight-lane lap pool measuring 25 meters long by 20 yards wide. An additional wading pool within the facility is perfect for little ones. https://www.larpd.org/may-nissen-swim-center
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Visit https://paloaltoswim.com
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The facility offers adult noon hour swim, adult lap swimming, and senior swim year around; public swim for all ages is offered during the summer. Visit https://www.santaclaraca.gov/home/components/servicedirectory/servicedirectory/380/2654
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The swim center offers recreational swim and lessons during the summer. Visit https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/ServiceDirectory/ServiceDirectory/289/2654
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Public pool available. Visit https://www.ymcasf.org/hours
North Bay
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Offers open swim, aqua fitness, and rehab programs. Membership-based. https://activewellnesscenter.com/napa
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On hot summer days, grab a swimsuit and towel and come enjoy a dip in the park's swimming pool. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=477
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Public pool with swim lessons, lap swim, and open swim sessions. https://www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/city-hall/departments-services/parks-recreation/aquatics
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Benicia Pool, Honeybee Pool and Magnolia Pool. Visit https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/departments/community_services/aquatics/pool_facilities
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Outdoor pool offering lap swim, recreational swim, and swim lessons.
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Heated outdoor pool, lap swim, recreational swim, and swim lessons.
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Dive into the fun with our Youth Swim Club, perfect for young swimmers looking to make a splash! With exciting training sessions led by professional coaches, kids can sharpen their swimming skills while enjoying friendly competitions. Our pool's vibrant atmosphere is all about making new friends, staying active, and having a blast in the water. https://www.flamingoresort.com/experiences/aquatics/
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Outdoor pool offering lap swim, recreational swim, and swim lessons.
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Access to the Russian River for wading, swimming, boating, sunbathing, and fishing. Lifeguards: On duty daily during the summer. https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/healdsburg-veterans-memorial-beach
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Ives Pool offers Family Swim in our small pool daily. Visit https://www.ivespool.org
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Come experience our warmer than ever geothermal mineral pools (90-95° F) sometime this summer! Visit https://mortonswarmsprings.com
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Seasonal public swim hours operated by the City of Napa. https://www.cityofnapa.org/388/Swimming-Lessons-Programs
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Indoor pool offering lap swim, recreational swim, and swim lessons.
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Public swim, swim lessons, lap swim, and seasonal programs.
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The Ridgway Swim Center boasts a 25 yard by 25 yard, 9 lane competition pool; and a 2-3.5 foot deep instructional pool. Ridgway features rim flow gutters, expanded deck space, tumble buckets, 140 foot water slide and revitalized office/locker room areas. Visit https://www.srcity.org/facilities/facility/details/Ridgway-Swim-Center-47
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Outdoor pool offering lap swim, recreational swim, and swim lessons.
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Seasonal pool with recreational swimming and swim lessons. https://www.townofyountville.com/187/Parks-Facilities
Marin
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College of Marin is home to two aquatic facilities where we host a variety of classes, programs, and community events that cater to diverse interests and abilities. Both pools are surrounded by scenic landscapes and offer a safe and inviting atmosphere for swimmers and divers to train, exercise, and learn. Visit: https://marincommunityed.augusoft.net/info/landing/college-of-marin-pools
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Seasonal outdoor pool, water play structure. https://www.novato.org/government/parks-recreation-community-services/aquatics-program-hamilton-pool
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Seasonal pool, open swim hours. https://www.homesteadvalley.org/pool
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Outdoor pool, waterslide, tot pool, swim lessons. https://www.marinwood.org/pool/pool
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Lap swim, family swim https://millvalleyrecreation.org/661/Pool-Spa
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Seasonal pool with beach access. https://parks.marincounty.gov/parkspreserves/parks/mcnears-beach-park
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This family-focused pool offers recreational swim, lap swim, lots of fun pool toys, lounge chairs and umbrellas, bathrooms and showers, a bookable party space (for an additional fee), and more! Visit https://www.northbridgepool.org
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Lap swim, family swim (membership-based). https://strawberry.marin.org/aquatics
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Outdoor 25-yard pool and baby pool (private, membership required). https://www.shha.org/The-Pool
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Lap swim, recreation swim, toddler pool, large inflatable. https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/pools
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Public pool located at 1500 Los Gamos Drive San Rafael. Visit: https://www.ymcasf.org/hours
