San Francisco area public pools & lap times - Triathlon Week

Robert G. · 03-14-2003, 04:14 PM

I found this list helpful - Originally from the SF Bay Guardian:

Balboa Pool is located right in Balboa Park off San Jose Avenue. Lap swim times: Mon.-Fri., noon-1 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. Recreational swim times: Thurs., 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 1:30-3 p.m. Lap and recreational swim times: Tues. and Thurs., 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:15-11 a.m. Senior swims, and family hours: Mon.-Fri., 9-10:15 a.m. San Jose and Havelock. (415) 337-4701.

Garfield Pool offers special hours for people with disabilities, seniors, and pregnant women. Lap swim times: Mon.-Thurs., 6-8 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Tues.-Fri., 5-7 p.m.; Sat., 8:30-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Recreational swim times: Tues.-Fri., 3-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Lap and recreational swim times: Tues. and Thurs., 6-7 p.m., 26th St. and Harrison. (415) 695-5001.

Hamilton Pool offers lap and recreational swim hours. Lap swim times: Mon.-Fri., 12:15-2 p.m.; Mon. and Wed., 7:35-9 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 6:05-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 4-5:30 p.m. Recreational swim times: Mon.-Fri., 2:30-4 p.m.; Sat., 1:30-3 p.m. Senior and special needs swims are available. Call for more details. Geary and Steiner. (415) 292-2001.

Mission Pool opens in mid-June. Call then for further details. 19th and Linda. (415) 695-5002.

North Beach Pool is a mecca of aquatic activity. Lap swim times: Mon., Wed., Fri., 5:45-7:45 a.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 12:30-1:30 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.; Wed., 4-5 p.m.; Fri., 5:15-6:15 p.m.; Sat., 8:15-9:30 a.m. and 3:15-4:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-1:15 p.m. Recreational swim times: Wed., 2:30-4 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 1:30-3 p.m. Lap and recreational swim times: Mon., 4-6 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 3:15-4:30 p.m.; Fri., 3:30-5 p.m. Aerobics classes and special hours are available for seniors and disabled people. Call for more details. Lombard and Mason. (415) 274-0200.

Rossi Pool provides special hours for seniors and senior aerobics. Lap swim times: Mon.-Fri., 5:30-7:50 a.m., Mon. and Fri., 5:45-7 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri., 12:15-1:15 p.m.; Tues., 5:45-7:15 p.m.; Thurs., 5:45-7:25 p.m.; Sat., 9:10-10:25 a.m., 4:30-5:45 p.m. Recreational swim times: Mon., 2-2:45 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 1:30-2:45 p.m. Arguello and Mason. (415) 666-7014.

Sava Pool is located in the heart of the Sunset District. Lap swim times: Mon., Wed., Fri., 5:30-7:15 a.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Mon.-Fri., 9-11 p.m.; Tues.-Sun., 1:15-2:15 p.m.; Sun., 10:15-11:30 a.m. Recreational swim times: Mon.-Fri., 3:10-4 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aerobics classes and senior swim hours are available. 19th Ave. and Wawona. (415) 753-7000.

East Bay
deFremery Pool is open in the summer only. Call for more details. 1269 18th Street, Oakl. (510) 238-2205.

Lions Pool offers lap and recreational swims and hours for seniors. $2.50 for adults; $1.25 for seniors (55 and over). A 28-swim ticket book is available for $62.50 for adults and $31.25 for seniors. Lap swim times: Tues.-Fri., 6:30-9:30 a.m.; Mon.-Fri., 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; and evenings, Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m.; weekends 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 3860 Hanley Rd., Oakl., (510) 482-7852.

King Swim Center offers lap and recreational hours. $3.60 for adults; $1.30 for kids, seniors, and disabled people. Calendar month packages are available. Adult lap times: Mon., Wed., Fri., 6:30-8 a.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 6:30-8 a.m. (2 lanes only); Mon.-Fri. 5:15-7 p.m. Public swim times: Sat and Sun., 12-1:30 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. 1700 Hopkins, Berk., (510) 644-6530.

Live Oak Pool is open in the summer only. Call then for details. 1550 MacArthur Blvd., Oakl. (510) 238-2292.

McClymonds Pool is open in the summer only. Call for details. 2607 Myrtle, Oakl. (510) 834-8395.

Temescal Pool is open year-round. $2.50 for adults; $1.25 for seniors (55 and over). A 28-swim ticket book is available for $62.50 for adults and $31.25 for seniors. Lap swim times: Mon., Wed., Fri., 6:30-9 a.m.; Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Mon.-Thur., 4:30-7 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 371 45th St., Oakl. (510) 597-5013.

Willard Swim Center is open year-round. $3.60 for adults; $1.30 for kids, seniors, and disabled people. Monthly packages are available. Adult lap swim times: Mon., Wed., Fri., 6:30-8 a.m.; Mon.-Fri., 5:30-7:15 p.m. Public swim times: Sat., Sun., noon-1:30 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. 2701 Telegraph, Berk. (510) 644-8519.

West Campus Swim is open in summer only. Call for more details. 2100 Browning, Berk. (510) 644-8520. (Alexandria Felton)