Pools and Aquatic Programs
Register online for swim activities in Berkeley’s public pools. Activities range from self-directed exercise such as lap swim to instructor-led classes.
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. Read the registration, refund, and cancellation policies for more details.
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.
Lap swim
- Offered at: King Pool, West Campus Pool
- Cost: $6
- Ages: 16+
Practice your swim strokes during lap swim hours.
Independent exercise
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Offered at: King Pool, West Campus Pool
- Cost: $6
- Ages: Shallow pool is all ages, dive tank is 18+
Practice water exercises like water jogging or walking in the dive tank or shallow pool.
Family swim
- Offered at: King Pool, West Campus Pool
- Cost: $6
- Ages: All ages
Bring your little ones of any age to splash around during family swim.
Recreation swim
- Offered at: West Campus Pool
- Cost: $6
- Ages: All ages
All ages are welcome to play in the pool during recreation swim.
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.
Berkeley Barracudas
- Offered at: King Pool, West Campus Pool
- Cost: $72 for T/TH, $108 for M/W/F
- Ages: 5-17
Youth ages 5-17 can register for a three-week session of the Berkeley Barracudas. The Barracudas work with experienced coaches to build their swimming skills. Available levels are: Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced. Youth must try out in order to participate.
Berkeley Masters
- Offered at: King Pool
- Cost: $7
- Ages: 18+
Swimmers of all abilities are welcome to join the Berkeley Master’s swim team. Learn more at their website.
Red Cross Swim lessons
- Offered at: West Campus Pool
- Cost: $240 for 2 full day classes
- Ages: 15+
- Course pre-requisites: Ability to swim 12 continuous laps, tread water for 2 minutes, retrieve a 10 lb. brick from 7-10 ft. of water and swim 15 yards with the brick held above water.
Get a jump start on your future by training to be a lifeguard! This course is a blended learning opportunity which allows students to have in-person water, first aid and CPR/AED skills training paired with online learning sessions.
Senior Exercise
- Offered at: West Campus Pool
- Cost: $5
- Ages: 55+
Participate in fun aerobic exercises with other seniors 55 and older.
