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.
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 in the shallow pool.
- Offered at: King Pool, West Campus Pool
- Cost: $6
- Ages: All ages
Community Swim
All ages are welcome to play in the entire pool during Community 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 Afterschool Swim Team
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 Aquatic 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 it to tdenney@berkeleyca.gov or tawallace@berkeleyca.gov. For more information, please call 510-981-5144.