Swimming

Lap Swim

In order to participate in our lap swim program, you must be 13 years or older and have a valid Activity Pass or a Senior Center Premium Membership.

Did you know that the Senior Center Premium Membership includes access to lap swim sessions? If you're age 50 or older, take advantage of this exclusive benefit and stay active at the Senior Center Natatorium!

Schedule

Summer 2026 Lap Swim Schedule
	Mary Gomez Swim Center	Senior Center Natatorium
Sunday	8 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Closed
Monday	10 a.m. – 2 p.m.	8 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday	10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 5 – 7 p.m.	8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday	Closed for maintenance	8 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday	10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 5 – 7 p.m.	8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday	10 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Closed
Saturday	Closed	8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Closure Dates for 2026

The City of Santa Clara will not be offering Lap Swim on the following days.

April 3 - City Holiday
May 25 - Memorial Day
July 3 - Independence Day
Sept. 7 - Labor Day
Sept. 9 - Admission's Day
Oct. 12 - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
Nov. 26 & 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 24 & 25 - Christmas Holiday
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day

Rates and Passes

Activity Passes

Lap Swim Pass Options	Resident Rate	Non-Resident Rate
1 Activity Pass	$12	$14
5 Activity Passes	$37	$48
10 Activity Passes	$74	$95
20 Activity Passes	$148	$190

For more information on how to buy an Activity Pass, visit Active Net Memberships.

After buying your pass, email a photo of yourself to prcustomerserve@santaclaraca.gov. Once the photo is received staff will print a membership card for you to pick-up at the Community Recreation Center.

Please note, Activity Passes require a new card. Old Lap Swim cards expire after last use.

Senior Center Premium Membership

Requirements:

You must live in the City of Santa Clara and be at least 50 years old.
A photo ID and proof of residency that include a City of Santa Clara address (i.e. utility bill, car registration, etc.)

For more information about Senior Center Premium Memberships call 408-615-3170 or email custservsrcenter@santaclaraca.gov.

Emailing List

If you would like to be notified of upcoming aquatic closures and program updates, send an email to santaclaraaquatics@santaclaraca.gov. You must have a valid activity pass or a senior center membership in order to be added to the list.

Recreation Swim

Schedule

Recreation Swim will be available in the summer from June 8 – Aug. 30.

Mary Gomez: Sundays only from 1 – 4 p.m., Aug. 2 – 30.
Warburton: Saturdays only from 1 – 4 p.m., Aug. 1 – 29.

Rates & Passes

Purchase Passes

Groups of 12 or more must make reservations at least 48 hours in advance.

Group Swim Request Form.

Email Aldo Hatch at ahatch@santaclaraca.gov with any questions.

Daily Pass Options	Resident Rate	Non-Resident Rate
Youth (1-17 yrs)	$6	$7
Adult (18+ yrs)	$7	$9
Season Pass (Recreation Swim Only)	Resident Rate	Non-Resident Rate
Youth (1-17 yrs)	$81	$101
Adult (18+ yrs)	$89	$111
Family (up to 4) 2 adults and their children, under age 18	$169	$212
*Add-on Child to Family Pass	$26	$32

*Add-on child to Family Pass can be purchased by calling or visiting the Community Recreation Center.

Swim Programs

Swim Lessons will be back for Spring and Summer of 2026!

Adult Swim Lessons

The City of Santa Clara will be offering private lessons for adults in the Spring and Summer season.

Water Exercise

Senior Center is now open for Water Exercise classes. Register for Water Exercise classes.

Youth Swim Lessons

The City of Santa Clara will be offering group lessons and private lessons for children. Please view our swim level description below to learn what class suits your child best based on their swim level skills. For questions about swim lessons, please email santaclaraaquatics@santaclaraca.gov.

Beginner Classes

Parent Tot: Ages 6 months – 3 years (One parent per child)

Work with your child in the water while the instructor provides supervision and guidance. The goal is to introduce the child to water adjustment skills in a safe and friendly environment. Adult (18+) must always stay in the water with their child. (1 instructor: 5 participants)

Parent tot is focused on parent and child participation and comfort in a pool setting. There is
no formal exit assessment. Your child may move up to Starfish when they are 4 years of age.

Starfish: Ages 4 – 6

Beginning class for children who are ready to transition from the Parent Tot lessons, can be in the water without adult support and have little to no aquatic experience. Children will learn to put their face in the water, blow bubbles, and float on their front and back with assistance. (1 instructor: 4 participants)

Your child may move up to Seahorse if they are able to successfully demonstrate:

Blowing bubbles from their nose
Using a kick board for front & back kicks with support.
Fully submerging head underwater.
Freestyle arm & leg action with support.
Front & back float for 5 seconds, with support.
Retrieving submerged objects in shallow water.

Penguin: Ages 8 – 15

Beginner class for young swimmers who want to learn the basics of swimming such as floating, side breathing, and swimming stroke development. Participants do not need any swimming experience but must be comfortable being in the water. Class will be taught in 3 feet of water to give swimmers the ability to practice their skills. (1 instructor: 4 participants)

Your child may move up to Manta Ray if they are able to successfully demonstrate:

Front & back float without support.
Jumping in 5ft of water and recovering back to the surface
Gliding off the wall on their front & back.
Retrieving submerged objects in 5 feet of water.
Using the freestyle & backstroke technique to swim 15 yards.
Proper side breathing

Intermediate Classes

Seahorse: Ages 4 – 7

For participants who have demonstrated aquatic abilities such as floating, bobbing, and retrieving items in the shallow end. Students will be introduced to a variety of strokes such as freestyle and backstroke that will help them develop a better understanding of swimming basics. (1 instructor: 6 participants)

Your child may move up to Sea Turtle if they are able to successfully demonstrate:

Rolling from their front to back & back to front.
Using both arms & legs to swim 5 yards.
Retrieving submerged objects in 3 feet of water.
Entering the water by jumping in without assistance.
Front & back-kick for 5 yards using a kick board or barbell.
Front & back glide off the wall.

Sea Turtle: Ages 5 – 7

For participants who can float on their front and back independently and can demonstrate the freestyle and backstroke technique. Students will focus on strengthening their freestyle & backstroke skills and will practice fully submerging to retrieve objects in 4 feet of water. (1 instructor: 6 participants)

Your child may move up to Manta Ray if they are able to successfully demonstrate:

Front & back float without support.
Using the backstroke technique to swim 15 yards.
Front & back-kick for 15 yards.
Jumping in 5 feet of water and recovering back to the surface.
Using the freestyle technique to swim 15 yards.
Retrieving submerged objects in 4 feet of water

Manta Ray: Ages 8 – 14

For participants who can swim 15 yards using the correct freestyle and backstroke technique. Students in class will be introduced to swimming in deep water, treading, beginner diving entries, and the breaststroke technique. (1 instructor: 6 participants)

Your child may move up to Sea Lion if they are able to successfully demonstrate:

Front & back float in deep water.
Jump in deep water, recover, & swim 25 yards.
Freestyle, backstroke, & breaststroke for 25 yards.
Retrieving submerged objects in 7 feet of water.
Diving headfirst from sitting & kneeling position without support.
Tread water for 30 seconds.

Advanced Classes

Sea Lion: Ages 9 – 15

For participants who can swim at least 25 – 50 yards correct freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and enter the water headfirst. Students will be introduced to the butterfly stroke, flip turns, treading techniques, and submerging in deep water. (1 instructor: 6 participants)

Your child may move up to Dolphin if they are able to successfully demonstrate:

Swimming 50 yards using a variety of strokes.
Diving headfirst from a standing position.
Swimming underwater for 15 yards.
Retrieving submerged objects in deep water.
Traveling 15 yards in a streamline position.
Treading water for 2 minutes.

Dolphin: Ages 10 – 17

For participants who can swim at least 50 – 100 yards correct freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each student must be able to perform flip turns, dive from a standing position, and submerge in deep water. Students will work on refining their strokes and stamina to improve their overall swimming ability. (1 instructor: 6 participants)

Your child will have completed all swim level classes by successfully demonstrating all skills
listed above, followed by:

Swimming 100 yards using a variety of strokes.
Treading water using only their legs.
Diving from a standing position and retrieving submerged objects.
Swimming a 100 yard IM.

Private Lessons

Ages 4 – 17

Does your child need a more individualized lesson? Trained swim instructors will evaluate and work with your child to help them become comfortable in the water, a more confident swimmer, or to improve on strokes. All swim levels are welcome. (1 instructor: 1 participant)

Your child will have the opportunity to work on all the skills listed above, in addition to:

Stroke refinement.
Floating & treading techniques.
Diving techniques.
Timed continuous swimming.

Lifeguard Certification

Competitive Aquatic Teams

Santa Clara Swim Club (SCSC)

For over 70 years, Santa Clara Swim Club has been committed to the pursuit of saving lives, building community, developing athletes, and providing healthy alternatives to the members and community it serves. We offer learn to swim, pre-competitive, adaptive, competitive, and masters programs. No matter your age or goals, SCSC has a program for you!

For more information, visit Santa Clara Swim Club.
For competitive/masters, email jcorrigan@santaclaraswimclub.org
Santa Clara Diving Club (SCD)

The club takes pride in offering the sport of diving to all skill levels. Programs range from beginner recreation classes to Junior Olympic competitive team.

For more information, email Todd Spohn at coachtodd@santaclaradiving.com

Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club (Aquamaids)

Over the past 60 years, the club has introduced young athletes to the amazing sport of artistic swimming. They offer beginner summer camps, recreational teams, and competitive programs leading to preparing swimmers for the National Team.

For more information, email info@aquamaids.org or visit santaclaraartisticswimming.org.

List of Santa Clara Aquatic Facilities

Swim Safety Protocols

Swim Safety Protocols
General	Appropriate etiquette and behavior are required at all times. Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave the facility immediately. Pictures and videos are restricted to City staff only. City of Santa Clara staff have the final authority over facility rules. The City of Santa Clara is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged belongings. We ask swimmers to please report any unsafe etiquette or behavior to City staff.
Lap Swim	Swimmers must share lanes and be courteous to each other. Swimmers will enter lanes appropriate to their swim speed/level. City staff have the right to move swimmers depending on their speed and the speed of other swimmers. Lap swim patrons must ask City staff for assistance if a swimmer needs to be moved to their appropriate level. Swimmers are required to "circle swim" when there are two or more participants in the lane. Swimmers must alert person(s) swimming in the same lane prior to entering. There is no time restriction on swimming. No lane reservations. Must be 13+ to participate in lap swim. Swimmers between the ages of 13-17 must be accompanied by someone who is 18+. Swimming lessons are not allowed during lap swim. Kickboards, pull buoys, swim paddles, and training swim fins (except for snorkeling/scuba fins) are allowed to use during lap swim. Swimmers may pass each other at the wall and move to the side.
Recreation Swim	Pool sites will only accept credit and debit cards, youth resident passes, senior center premium passes, season passes and family passes for Recreation Swim. Pool sites do accept Apple Pay and other forms of electronic payments. Pool sites will not accept cash or checks. All individuals entering the pool, whether swimming or not, will be required to pay. Swimmers may not enter the pool without a lifeguard on duty. All swimmers must wear proper swim attire. Children 3 and under, or anyone not toilet trained, must always wear a swim diaper. Children ages 10 and under must be directly supervised by a person at least 18 years of age. Participants ages 14 and under must pass a swim test to enter the deep end. If participants are not able to pass the swim test, they may request a lifejacket. Flotation devices are not allowed except for coast guard approved lifejackets that have been inspected by City lifeguards. Coast Guard approved lifejackets are available for free upon request. Pool sites do not allow any type of pool toys or pool inflatables. Groups of 12 or more must make reservations at least 48 hours in advance.