Category Archives: Aquatics Program News

Garfield Pool Closure on October 22 & Updated Pool Hours

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Garfield Rendering of entrance to the new facility

Thank you for using San Francisco Recreation & Parks Pools. Garfield Pool will be closing for renovation on Monday, October 22, 2018. During the Garfield Pool closure, staff and resources from Garfield Pool will be reallocated to other city pools. We have expanded lap swimming hours at Coffman, North Beach, … Continue reading →

Garfield Pool closing for capital renovations

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Dear Swimmers, COMING SOON, Garfield Pool will be closed for renovation starting Monday, October 22. The final day to swim at Garfield Pool is Sunday, October 21.  The SF Recreation & Park Department is undertaking a renovation of the Garfield Pool and Clubhouse, funded by the 2012 Clean & Safe … Continue reading →

Swimming Pools closed in observance of Memorial Day

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Dear Patrons. Please note that our Aquatic Centers will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a great holiday.

Swim Coaches Needed for the SF Merionettes 

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  The SF Merionettes Synchronized Swim Club is seeking part-time coaches to support our novice, intermediate and age group teams. The team has expanded over the last few years now has over 40 swimmers! There is an experienced coaching staff in place that take a collaborative approach to coaching with … Continue reading →

FREE Recreation Swim for MLK Day!

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Kids enjoying Hamilton Pool

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, the following pools will be open for FREE recreational swimming from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, January 15:   Coffman Swimming Pool (1700 Visitacion Avenue) Hamilton Swimming Pool (1900 Geary Boulevard) MLK Jr. Swimming Pool (5701 3rd Street) Mission Swimming Pool … Continue reading →

Holiday Schedule

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Dear Swimmers Most of our Aquatic Centers will have extended Lap and Recreation Swimming hours during winter break of Dec 26- Jan 5. Please contact the centers directly for the most up to date schedules. Happy Holidays to all.

Upcoming Pool closures for Veterans day and Thanksgiving

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Upcoming pool closures for the upcoming Holidays. All Pools will be closed for Veterans day. Saturday, Nov. 11th. All Pools will be closed for 2 days on the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thursday Nov. 23rd and Friday Nov. 24th.

India Basin Shoreline Park – Youth Day on the Bay

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Hamilton Pool Wins Multiple Awards Over the Summer 

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Ham Baby Class 2

Congratulations to the Hamilton Pool staff for winning both the “Best Pool” Award from San Francisco Magazine and the Bay Area Parent “Best of the Best Swim Center” Award this past summer. Located in the Fillmore/Western Addition neighborhood, Hamilton Pool (1900 Geary Boulevard) is an indoor facility that boasts a large heated pool as … Continue reading →

City and County of San Francisco Cooling Centers for Saturday September 2, 2017

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San Francisco, CA – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for San Francisco until 9:00 pm Saturday September 2.  Temperatures are expected to be as high as 90 degrees over the next several days.  Hot temperatures will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible especially for older adults, children, people … Continue reading →

Day on the Bay on October 29

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Are you a 13 to 15 year old who is interested in sailing for free? Come register for “Day on the Bay” on Sunday, October 29. Two time slots are available: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (415) 831-6800 and enroll online here for … Continue reading →

Balboa Pool Renovation – Construction Update

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The Recreation and Park Department is undertaking a renovation project at Balboa Pool. The project commenced in November 2017, and is approximately 60% complete. The contractor is making good progress and the department currently anticipates re-opening the facility in early 2018. Work Occurring this Month: Preparing the pool for new … Continue reading →

Aquatics Admission Fees Increase Notice

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Municipal Code Authorized Fees for FY 17-18 Increases will begin on 8/1/17 Children – (5-17) Children Drop-in Admission – Rec swim and Lap swim:  $1.00 Monthly Swim Pass – not including lessons:  $20.00 Yearly Swim Pass – not including lessons:  $210.00 Adult – (18-64) Adult Admission – Recreation Swim and … Continue reading →

MLK Pool Boiler failure – Out of Service M-F 07/24-07/28

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Swimming Pool is currently experiencing pool heater issues for the main pool. The temperature will not be at our normal 82 degrees until further notice. Our calculated pool temperature could fall as low as 77 degrees during this time period. Thank you for your understanding … Continue reading →

Balboa Pool Nearing Construction!

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Within the next few weeks contractors will be moving onsite and will be staging at the basketball  courts, which will remain closed for the duration of construction due to safety concerns as the building gets seismically retrofitted, and the renovated. Thank you for your patience!

Memberships & Passes Starting July 25, 2016

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NEW! Memberships & Passes Starting July 25, 2016 SF Rec & Park is happy to announce we are moving away from the paper scrip booklets and into the new technology of the “pass card.” You can now purchase your 10-visit swim pass, AND we will now be offering monthly and … Continue reading →

Balboa Pool, Nearing Construction!

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We are excited to announce that we received a responsive bid for the Balboa Pool Renovation which will allow us to move forward with the implementation of the project as envisioned. The name of the contractor is CLW Builders. They have worked with on numerous Rec Park Projects that include the … Continue reading →

As of July 1st Script Ticket Prices Change

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Please take note that July 1st script tickets prices will be changed. Please see below the attachment for the changes. For more information on script tickets you can call the lodge @ 415.831.6800 during normal business hours.

All Pools Will Be on Interim Schedule from May 31 Till June 5th

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All pools will be on Interim schedule from May 31st till June 5th. To Inquire about the interim schedule of your local pool please contact the pools main phone number. Summer pool schedules will be posted and will start June 6th.

Mission Pool Will be Closed March 3rd

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Mission Pool Closed Thursday March 3, 2016 Upon the reopening of Mission Pool we have discovered a significant leak in one of the fiberglass filters. Because of the current water shortage, and due to the nature of water leaking in the mechanical room and the larger problems that can cause, … Continue reading →

North Beach Pool Adding Lap Swim Till January 7th, 2016

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Hello Please make note that North Beach Pool will slightly change their schedule to add an additional lap swim Tuesdays through Fridays . This will Start December 8th, 2015 to January 7th 2016. Changes: Dates: December 8th, 2015 to January 7th, 2016 Times & Program Change: Tuesday through Friday will now have … Continue reading →

All San Francisco Recreation & Parks Pools Will Be Closed Nov 26 and 27th

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Please make note that all San Francisco Recreation & Parks city pools will be closed November 26th Thursday and November 27th Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal scheduling of all pools will assume on Saturday November 28th. Happy Holiday!

Garfield Pool Closure (Nov 16 to Dec 12)

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*UPDATE (12/11/15) – Garfield will re-open on time Saturday December 12th, 2015. Please make note Garfield Pool will be closed for maintenance from November 16th to December 12, 2015.

All Pools & Facilities will be Closed Veterans Day November 11th

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All the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Pools & facilities will be closed on Veterans day November 11th & will re-open Thursday November 12th.  

You’re Participation is Needed for the Upcoming Garfield Pool Improvements

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Thanks to those who voted in favor of the 2012 Park Bond, Garfield Pool was allocated $11 million dollars for improvements. We would like the community’s feedback on what you would like. The meeting will take place in the Clubhouse next to the pool building, which is located at 26th … Continue reading →

Adult Scrip Ticket Price Increase – starting August 1st

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Due to the Controller’s Office CPI increase for the new fiscal year, 2015-15, the price for the Adult Scrip booklet will increase from $51 to $52. This increase will go into effect starting August 1, 2015. Adult scrip tickets purchased prior to August 1st remain valid.

2015-2016 Swimming Pool Annual Maintenance Closure Schedule

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Please take note for the 2015-2016 Swimming Pool Annual Maintenance Closure Schedule. Continue reading →

Martin Luther King Jr. Pool projected reopening for March 24, 2015

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I am happy to announce that our contractor received the necessary parts and is rebuilding the pump. We expect to have the pump rebuilt and installed by March 17, 2015. There will be a testing process, as well as balancing the water which should take approximately one week, unless there … Continue reading →

Starting January 18th, we will be adding Sunday swimming hours to Coffman pool

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Due to the closure of Martin Luther King pool due to circulation issues, we will be opening Coffman Pool on Sundays starting January 18th, until Martin Luther King Jr. Pool reopens. The schedule will be the same as Martin Luther King Jr. Pool: 10-Noon Lap Swim 12:30 PM -2 PM … Continue reading →

2012 Bond – Balboa Pool Improvements Meeting #3

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Balboa Pool Rendition

Join us to discuss improvements to Balboa Pool funded by the 2012 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond. Your input is very important. Everyone is invited to attend! Tell your friends and neighbors! – Discuss plans and needs of the Pool – Solicit Feedback Date: Thursday,September 18th, 2014 Time: 6:00-7:30pm Place: Ingleside … Continue reading →