Hello Swimmers,
The Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the availability of OPRYD certified aquatics staff. As we add additional certified lifeguards, program hours, days, and times are subject to change and/or expand.
Lap Swim Etiquette
For more information on lap swim etiquette or circle swimming, click here or visit us online at City of Oakland | Pool Rules (oaklandca.gov)
Lap Swim Hours – Winter/Spring
(Saturday 8/3/24 - Sunday 5/23/25)
Lions Pool
- 6:30am – 9:30am (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- 11:00am – 2:30pm (Mon – Fri)
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Mon – Thu)
- 11:00am – 2:30pm (Sat & Sun)
Temescal Pool
- 6:30am – 8:45am (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- 12:30pm – 2:30pm (Mon – Fri)
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm (Mon – Fri)
- 11:00am – 2:30pm (Sat & Sun)
deFremery Pool
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- 12:30pm – 2:30pm (Saturday)
Holiday Closures (2025-26)
Monday, January 1st (New Year’s Day)
Monday, January 20th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Monday, February 17th (Presidents Day)
Monday, March 31st (Cesar Chavez Day) observed
Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth National Independence Day)
Friday, July 4th (Independence Day)
Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 9th (Admissions Day)
Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 28th (Day After Thanksgiving)
Wednesday, December 24th Starting at 2:30pm (Christmas Eve)
Thursday, December 25th (Christmas)
Wednesday, December 31st Starting at 2:30pm (New Year’s Eve)
Thursday, January 1st (New Year’s Day)
Lap Swim Fees (Outdoor Pools)
~ Exact Change Required~
Adult $6.00
Senior (55 and over) $4.00
Adult Pass of 10 Swims* $51.00 ($5.10 per swim)
Adult Pass of 30 Swims* $139.00 ($4.63 per swim)
Senior Pass of 10 Swims* $31.00 ($3.10 per swim)
Senior Pass of 30 Swims* $77.00 ($2.56 per swim)
*All Swim Pass Memberships expire 1 year from the date of purchase.
We are currently recruiting lifeguard certified staff which will allow us to expand lap swim and other program offerings. Click here to apply for open Aquatics Positions
OPRYD Aquatics will also be offering future Lifeguard Certification courses, visit us online by clicking here
For questions or concerns please email OPRAquatics@oaklandca.gov