Pools and Aquatic Programs

Register for self-directed swim activities or for instructor-led swim classes, at Berkeley’s King Pool or West Campus Pool. All aquatic programs require pre-registration online. 

• King Pool Schedule
• West Campus Pool Schedule

Self-directed aquatic programs

Register for self-directed aquatic activities at Berkeley’s King Pool or West Campus Pool. A lifeguard will be on duty during all activities. These activities will now be purchased with a daily admission ticket or a swim scan pass.

Note: Senior Exercise and Berkeley Masters will need to purchase a "Premium" daily, 10-swim or monthly pass. 

Purchase daily, 10-swim, or monthly passes

Lap swim
Practice your swim strokes during lap swim hours.

• Offered at: King Pool, West Campus Pool
• Cost: $6
• Ages: 16+

Independent exercise
Practice water exercises like water jogging or walking in the dive tank or shallow pool.

• Offered at: King Pool, West Campus Pool
• Cost: $6
• Ages: Shallow pool is all ages, dive tank is 18+

Family swim
Bring your little ones of any age to splash around during family swim.

• Offered at: King Pool, West Campus Pool
• Cost: $6
• Ages: All ages

Recreation swim
All ages are welcome to play in the pool during recreation swim.

• Offered at: West Campus Pool
• Cost: $6
• Ages: All ages

Class or team aquatics

Register for swim classes or teams at Berkeley’s King pool or West Campus pool. A lifeguard will be on duty during all activities.

Swim Lessons
Gain comfort in the water and learn the fundamentals of swimming. Choose a class that best matches your or your child's experience level. Register for swim lessons online.

• Offered at: King Pool (M/W/Sun), West Campus Pool (M/W)
• Cost: $36 - $72
• Lessons available for a variety of ages and experience levels:
  • Parent and child aquatics: 6 months-3 years
  • Preschool: 3-6 years
  • Adults: 18+
  • Learn-to-swim: 6-18 years

Berkeley Barracudas

The Barracudas work with experienced coaches to build their swimming skills. Available levels are: Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Prospective participants must try out for the Berkeley Barracudas to be eligible for registration. Tryouts are held every Friday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at King Pool; try-outs are held on a drop-in basis and do not require pre-registration. Participants who pass the tryout and are recommended a level will be placed on the tryout list and be able to register for the next session as space becomes available.

• Offered at: King Pool (M/W/F), West Campus Pool (Tu/Th)
• Cost: $100 Resident / $120 Non-Resident per session
• Year-round program
• Ages: 5-18 years

Berkeley Masters
Swimmers of all abilities are welcome to join the Berkeley Master’s swim team. Learn more at their website. Purchase a premium pass for 1-day, 10-swim, or 1-month drop-ins.

• Offered at: King Pool
• Cost: $7
• Ages: 18+

Senior Exercise
Participate in fun aerobic exercises with other seniors 55 and older. Purchase a premium pass for 1-day, 10-swim, or 1-month drop-ins.

• Offered at: West Campus Pool
• Cost: $7
• Ages: 55+

Every Kid to Swim Program

Free swim lessons will be offered to Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) students, Kindergarten through 5th grade, who are beginner level swimmers. Priority will be given to low-income families. First come, first serve.

Please fill out the Registration Form and email form to tdenney@berkeleyca.gov or tawallace@berkeleyca.gov. For more information, please call 510-981-5144.