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Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming

Do your kids want to play in the pool even if it’s not exactly swimming pool weather? While many outdoor pools close right after Labor Day, there are still many indoor swimming options in the East Bay that kids will love even if it’s blustery outside.

child at pool
Point Richmond’s The Plunge is fantastic for little swimmers. | Photo: Maureen Burke

Favorite East Bay Indoor Swimming Pools

Albany Swim Center, Albany

Albany has indoor and outdoor pools, with family recreational swims offered at the indoor pool most afternoons or evenings during winter. Check the website (or subscribe to email updates) before packing up your towels and goggles for random closures and time changes – Albany is notorious for staffing shortages. They provide oodles of noodles and balls to play with but don’t bring your toys or floaties as they’re not allowed.
Pricing: $4 – $7.50
Location: 1311 Portland Ave, Albany, CA
More information here >

Aquatech, Alameda & Concord

In addition to year-round swim lessons, Aquatech offers indoor family recreational swim. Capacity is limited so you’ll need to search their online reservation system to find a time slot. Added bonus: kids can bring their favorite pool toys and small floaties. Recreational hours vary by location.
Pricing: $15 per person
Locations: 2203 Mariner Square Loop, Alameda and 1220 Diamond Way #110, Concord, CA
More information here >

Find a place to swim in the East Bay when it is nice out!

East Oakland Sports Center Pool, Oakland

Larry E. Reid/East Oakland Sports Center Pool is located at the Ira Jinkins Recreation Center. The Aquatic Center includes a 9,000 sq. ft. indoor water park featuring a water slide (not currently available but we keep checking!), activity pools, a beach entry pool (sloping pool entrance), a lazy river, and a two-lane lap area all ensuring fun for the entire family.
Pricing: $3 for youth; $8-$10 for adults
Location: 9161 Edes Ave, Oakland
More information here >

Richmond Plunge & Richmond Swim Center

Both of these indoor pools in Richmond are great options for swimming in the East Bay. The Richmond Plunge is huge and has recreational and tot swim times available throughout the week in the winter. The Richmond Swim Center has similar recreational swim offerings along with a 1-foot deep wading area, and some spray features that offer excitement for little ones.
Richmond Plunge Address: 1 E Richmond Avenue, Richmond
Richmond Swim Center Address: 4300 Cutting Boulevard, Richmond
Check fall/winter hours here>

Silliman Family Aquatic Center
Silliman Family Aquatic Center’s little kid splash area is called Ollie’s Splash Pad | Photo: Heather Flett

Silliman Aquatic Center, Newark

Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center is a crazy fun indoor swim center has loads to keep your little ones entertained. Be sure to call before your arrival to see what amenities will be offered: 510-578-4668 to speak directly with staff. They sometimes have maintenance or party-related closures.
Pricing: $4 for age 2 and under (includes a swim diaper); $13 for ages 3+
Location: 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark
More information here >

Hayward Plunge, Hayward

The Hayward Plunge is open year-round offering swim lessons and recreational swim time for families. During the winter months, tot swim for kids under 8 is offered on weekdays: $5 for a parent and child. On Saturdays, the pool is open for all ages rec swim: $3 a person.
Location: 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward
More info here >

Richmond Plunge swimming pool
The Richmond Plunge | photo by flickr Skip Moore

Indoor Pools Worth the Drive:

Mill Valley Recreation Pool, Mill Valley

Head over the bridge to enjoy this indoor swim center open year-round featuring a water slide and shallow cove pool. The slide is restricted to those over 48″ and the roof retracts on nice-weather days! Beginning in January family swim at Mill Valley Aquatic Center is offered daily and the slide is open during rec swim on the weekends.
Pricing: $9 – $12
Location: 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
More details here >

The Wave Indoor Natatorium, Dublin

While the outdoor Dublin Wave waterpark closes for the offseason, the large indoor heated pool remains open for recreational swimming on the weekends from 1 – 4 pm.
Pricing: $3 – $8
Location: The Wave at Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin
Check the schedule here>

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