Aquatics/Swimming General InformationBalboa Pool (Closed on 11/16/09 from 8:00 AM through NOON on 11/17/09 to repair a broken pump)
Coffman Pool
Garfield Pool (Closed for annual maintenance from 11/2 - 11/22)
Hamilton Pool (Closure Pool and Recreation Center as of December 1, 2007. Anticipated opening: Late 2009)
King Pool
Mission Pool (will remain open until 12/31/09)
North Beach Pool
Rossi Pool
Sava Pool
Swimming Pool Rules and General Information
Admission Fees - Scrip Booklets
Glossary of Aquatics Programs
Annual Pool Maintenance Closure Dates (PDF)
Balboa Pool
Located at San Jose Avenue and Havelock Street in the Ingleside District. Phone number for further information is (415) 337-4701. Pool is indoors. The dimensions are 100 feet long x 40 feet wide, 4 to 10 feet deep. Water temperature is maintained at 80 degrees.
(Balboa Pool Schedule) (Closed on 11/16/09 from 8:00 AM through NOON on 11/17/09 to repair a broken pump)
Coffman Pool
Located at Visitacion and Hahn Streets in the Visitacion Valley District. Phone number for further information is (415) 337-4702. Pool is indoors. The dimensions are 100 feet long x 40 feet wide, 4 to 10 feet deep. Water temperature is maintained at 80 degrees.
(Coffman Pool Schedule)
Garfield Pool
Located at 26th and Harrison Streets in the Mission District. Phone number for further information is (415) 695-5001. Pool is indoors. The dimensions are 100 feet long x 40 feet wide, 4 to 10 feet deep. Water temperature is maintained between 80 and 85 degrees.
(Garfield Pool Schedule)
Hamilton Pool
Located at Geary Blvd. and Steiner Street in the Western Addition District. Phone number for further information is (415) 292-2001. Pool is indoors. The dimensions are 100 feet long x 40 feet wide, 4 to 10 feet deep. Water temperature is maintained between 80 and 85 degrees.
(Anticipated opening: Late 2009)
Martin Luther King Jr. Pool
Located at 3rd Street and Carroll St. in the Bayview-Hunter's Point District. Phone number for further information is (415) 822-2807. There are two indoor pools. The dimensions of the large pool are 75 feet long x 75 feet wide, 3-1/2 to 9 feet deep. Water temperature is maintained at 80 degrees. the children's wading pool is 20 feet long x 40 feet wide, 6 inches to 18 inches deep. Water temperature is maintained at 81 degrees.
(King Pool Schedule)
Mission Pool
Located at 19th St. and Linda in the Mission District. Mission Pool is an outdoor pool which is only open in the summer. Phone number for further information is (415) 641-2841.
(Mission Pool Schedule)
North Beach Pool
Located at Lombard and Mason Sts. in the North Beach District. Phone number for further information is (415) 391-0407. There are two indoor, parallel pools. The dimensions of both pools are 90 feet long x 25 feet wide, 3-1/2 to 9 feet deep. Water temperature is maintained at 80 degrees.
(North Beach Pool Schedule)
Rossi Pool
Located at Arguello Blvd. and Anza St. in the Richmond District. Phone number for further information is (415) 666-7014. Pool is indoors. The dimensions are 100 feet long x 40 feet wide, 4 to 10 feet deep. Water temperature is maintained at 80 degrees.
(Rossi Pool Schedule)
Sava Pool
Located at 19th Avenue and Wawona St. in the Sunset District. Phone number for further information is (415) 661-6327. Pool is indoors. The dimensions are 100 feet long x 40 feet wide, 4 to 10 feet deep. Water temperature is maintained at 80 degrees.
(Sava Pool Schedule)
Swimming Pool Rules and General Information:
Pools are generally accessible for persons with disabilities. For further information call (415) 831-2747 or TDD (415) 242-5200.
Facilities at all pools include showers, changing areas, and lockers. You must bring your own lock for the locker. Locks may not be left on over night. Non-swimmers must remain in shallow water. Deep water test includes: Swim crawl stroke 6-widths of the pool, and tread water 1 minute.
Deck staff are responsible for enforcing rules and regulations relating to the safety of swimmers and have the authority to eject persons for not complying with said rules and regulations.
All valuables must be checked in with the cashiers. The management will not be responsible for valuables left in the dressing rooms. Check in of articles is merely an accommodation. The Recreation and Park Department, and the City and County of San Francisco assume no liability thereunder.
Shower time is limited to three (3) minutes.
Parents who have children shorter than minimum pool depth must abide by these rules 1) parents must accompany children shorter than the minimum pool depth, 2) parents must not leave children unattended, and 3) parents must sign a permission slip. Infants must wear diapers with elastic on legs and waist.
All pool programs are subject to change. Poorly attended programs may be canceled.
Scrip Booklets (Swim Passes) : 1 Ticket =10 Swims
Adult: $36.00
Senior: $21.00
Economic Need: $20.00
NOTE: Beginning October 1, 2009, Adult scrip booklet prices will
increase to $45.00 and Economic Need scrip booklet prices will increase to
$21.00. Senior prices stay the same.
Purchase scrip tickets at:
McLaren Lodge Annex
501 Stanyan St. @ Fell St (parking lot entrance is off Stanyan between Hayes and Fell); M-F 9am to 5pm
City Hall Treasurer's Office
SF City Hall; M-F 8am-to 5pm
You can also Purchase Your Swim Scrip Tickets via Online Today! **
It may take up to 4-5 business days for you to receive your tickets in the mail.
**You must have already set up an account at McLaren Lodge Annex in order to purchase Senior or Economic Need tickets online. To set up an account, bring your ID, a current utility bill, and Medi-Cal card (if applicable).
Children (17 and younger) $1.00
Swim Lessons/Water Exercise - Children: $2.00 per visit
Swim Lessons/Water Exercise - Adult: $5.00 per visit
Adult Swim Lessons/Water Exercise - Adult Scrip plus $1.00 lesson fee
Adults (18 and older)
one swim: $4.00
10 swims scrip ticket: $36.00
*Starting 10/1/09 price increases to $45.00
Seniors (65 and older)
10 swim scrip ticket: $21.00
Economic Need
10 swim scrip ticket: $20.00
*Starting 10/1/09 price increases to $21.00
Glossary of Aquatics Programs:
Adult Lessons
Swimming lessons for persons over 18 years of age.
Children's Lessons
Group lessons taught by an instructor. Levels available are Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Level of classes will vary by pool. For further information contact the Senior Swim Instructor at the pool.
Children's Swim Team
Competitive Swimming, ages 6-17. Contact Sava Pool at 753-7000, Hamilton Pool at 292-2001, Martin Luther King Jr. Swimming Pool at 822-2807, Balboa Pool at 337-4701 or Rossi Pool at 666-7014.
Family Swim
Children admitted only with parent or guardian. Adults admitted only with children. Only one child who is under 48" tall will be admitted per adult. Contact Balboa Pool at 337-4701.
High School/Schools/City College
Pool times are reserved for school use only. Pools are closed to the general public during these times.
Lap Swim
Continuous pool length swimming in a specific direction - all ages. All Pools.
Masters
Competitive swim workouts - team competition. Over 18 years of age. Tsunami Masters currently practicing at Martin Luther King Jr. Pool.
SF Merionettes
Synchronized swimming instruction and competition - ages 6 to 18. Call (415) 273-5402 and leave a message for more information.
Pregnant Women
Open swimming - unstructured activities - limited to pregnant women.
Pre-School and Infant Lessons
Lessons taught by parents under the direction of a swim instructor. Parents must be with their child. One parent for each child.
Pre-School Swim
This is a recreation swim limited to parents with pre-school aged children. Parents must be with their child. One parent for each child.
Recreational Swim
Open swimming - unstructured activities-all ages. All pools.
Senior Swim
Recreational swim for persons 65 years and older.
Special Needs
For disabled persons with/without assistant.
Summer Learn To Swim Program
A station by station, assembly line method of teaching swimming to large numbers of children. Pool staff is assisted by volunteer children instructors. Red Cross swimming cards are issued to those who successfully complete various skill levels.
Water Aerobics/Water Exercise/H20 Fitness
Aerobics exercise class in shallow and deep water (some swimming ability required for deep water class). Swimming ability not required. Contact Rossi Pool at 666-7014, Sava Pool at 753-7000, Hamilton Pool at 292-2001, Martin Lugher King Jr. Swimming Pool at 822-2807, or Coffman Pool at 337-4702.