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Recreation Swim

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Summer and spring registration now open.

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A busy outdoor recreation pool at Juniper.

Make a splash! Bring your household and join us for recreation swim sessions.

Locations: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center

Recreation Swim Special: Good for Recreation Swim, Family Swim & Parent-Child Swim sessions
Fitness, Swim & Skate Pass or $7.oo fee per person when adult accompanies children, including spectators. Under 3 free.

Fees & Passes: Multi-facility swim and fitness fees, passes and discounts available.

Note: During inclement weather or poor air quality, be sure to check the Delays and Cancellations Report for impacts to operations.

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There's a lot of fitness and swim opportunities at Juniper and Larkspur. Come for a tour or orientation to learn more. Learn more about a Larkspur Tour.

Juniper Schedule

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See the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center facility schedule for all classes and activities.

Larkspur Schedule

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See the Larkspur Community Center facility schedule for all classes and activities.

About Rec Swim

Recreation Swim, Family Swim, Parent-Child Swim & Sensory-Friendly Swim

Recreation Swim, Family Swim and Parent-Child Swim are regularly offered in BPRD indoor pools and seasonally in the Juniper Outdoor Activity Pool (May – September).

  • Recreation Swim is open to all ages; however, children 6 years and under must be supervised by a responsible person 14 years or older.
  • Family Swim is a perfect time for families to use the pools for recreating and swimming. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Parent-Child Swim is a special time in the pool for adults and their young children ages 6 and under to explore the wonderful world of water and practice swimming skills. Adult supervision in the water is required. Swim diapers are required for those who are not toilet trained.
  • Sensory-Friendly Swim is a great alternative for our community members with diverse sensory needs to enjoy the pools and amenities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Spa use is for ages 16 and up and children 6 – 15 only with an adult. Five and under may not use the spa.
  • Recreation Swim Special: Good for Recreation Swim, Family Swim & Parent-Child Swim sessions
    Fitness & Swim Pass or $7.oo fee per person when adult accompanies children. Under 3 free.

Children 6 years and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian 14 years or older. Adults are responsible for monitoring children.

About the Pools

Juniper Swim and Fitness Center

Olympic 50-meter Pool:
The Olympic Pool is heated to 80-degree water temperature and has a seasonally removable roof system. This pool is ideal for year-round training. Moveable bulkhead allows the pool to be divided into two 25-meter pools. Used for lap swimming, water fitness and recreation swim. Note: The roof panels will remain in place for summer 2024 while the gable end panels and all side openings will be removed.

Indoor 25-meter Pool
Perfect for swim lessons, water exercise, therapy and recreation swimming. Features comfortable 84-degree water, 4′- 12′ water depth, water basketball hoops and two one-meter diving boards.

Indoor Children’s Pool
The Indoor Children’s pool is 90 degrees the pool depth is  2’6″ – 3′  with small slide and splash features.

Outdoor Activity Pool
The outdoor activity pool offers warm 85-degree water with slides, tumble buckets and a splash pad the pool depth is 0″ – 3’6″.

Hot Tub, Dry Sauna & Steam Room
Hot tub only available when indoor pools are open. These coed amenities are perfect for post-workout relaxation. Ages: 16 and up.
During Family Swim & Parent-Child Swim: Spa use available for children ages 6-15 only with parent/guardian. 5 and under may not use the spa.

Larkspur Community Center

Recreation and Leisure Indoor Pool
The 4,000 square feet natatorium is a Myrtha-brand pool with soft touch bottom – which is perfect for water walking and shallow exercise classes. The pool depth ranges from 2’6” to 6’3” and the temperature ranges from 87 – 89 degrees and will emphasize therapeutic fitness, swim lessons and work out on your own.

ADA Access: The pool has a wheelchair elevator-style lift that is the first one in North America. This lift has a special wheelchair which can be rolled up the gate and operated by a wrist band and/or remote control. The additional lift is on the north end o the pool and is a chair lift that individuals can be transferred onto to be lowered into the pool. The hot has a rail affixed to the bench wall for transfers.

Current Channel & Hot Tub
The current channel can be utilized with the current turned on or off with hydro features in the center. Water classes can walk against the current for a low-impact resistance workout or you can just relax and go with the flow during recreation swim. The hot tub/spa, for ages 16 and up, is perfect for post-workout relaxation. During Family Swim & Parent-Child Swim: Spa use available for children ages 6-15 only with parent/guardian. 5 and under may not use the spa.

Rules & Etiquette

Pool Etiquette

Play your part and help keep pools clean & safe.

  • Take a quick shower prior to entering a pool.
    Rinsing removes microscopic dirt, body oils and fluids, reducing the smell of chlorine on your body and around the pool.
  • Skip the body sprays, colognes and perfumes.
    Scented items react with chlorine and create smelly chloramine off-gasses, not the intended scent.
  • Mom was right. Try to go, even if you don’t think you need it.
    A preventative restroom break is best for kiddos and grownups. For small kids, use pool diapers for those who aren’t reliably toilet-trained. They're at the front desk.
  • Don't share the germs.
    Please don't use the pool if you or your child have had a fever or diarrhea in the past two weeks.
  • Aim for the deep end.
    No diving, except in the deep ends of the pools.
  • No monkey business.
    No running, roughhousing or unsafe behavior.

Supervision Requirements

  • Outdoor Water Slide:
    Children 6 years and younger and under 42 inches must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible person 14 years or older.
  • Children 6 years and younger and under 42 inches:
    Must be supervised at all times by a responsible person 14 years or older.
    Must be accompanied in the water by an adult if they are a non-swimmer.
  • Youth 7 years and older or above 42 inches:
    Direct adult supervision is recommended especially for non-swimmers.
    Non-swimmers must stay where they can stand unless accompanied by a responsible adult or wearing a lifejacket.
  • Small Children’s Pool:
    The Small Children's Pool is reserved for children six and under and others who are unsafe in the larger pools. Older sibling/friends are permitted when there is room and only if playing appropriately. Adult supervision is required for all children swimming in the children’s pool. Help us keep this a safe and enjoyable pool for young children!

Water Features:

  • Deep Water Swim Requirements - Children must be able to comfortably swim one width of the pool (half on front, rolling over and half on back) to swim in the deep end or use the diving boards or rope swing. Lifeguards may require that you demonstrate your swim skills before using the deep end features. Lifejackets and/or catching and assisting children are not allowed.
  • Hot Tub - Youth ages 6 years and up are only allowed in the hot tubs with an adult guardian; not allowed during Open Recreation Swim.
  • Steam Room & Dry Sauna - Reserved for ages 16 and up.

Flotation Devices & Water Toys

  • Lifejackets are encouraged for non-swimmers, which we provide for use. People wearing lifejackets may not use the diving boards, rope swing or large slide.
  • Water wings and assisted flotation devices are permitted but may not be used as a substitute for supervision, lifejackets or swimming ability. Non-swimmers using water wings or partial flotation devices will be required to have an adult with them in the water at all times.
  • Outside toys are not allowed.

Swim Parties

Interested in a pool party at one of the district’s facilities?

2024 party reservatons are available from now – Sept. 2.

Swim parties take place during Recreation Swim and include the use of the party room or outdoor party space for 1.5 hours before or during swimming for your celebration.

Fee: $200.00 in-district / $240.00 out-of-district. Includes access for up to 15 guests; additional guests are $7 each.

Learn more about swim party rentals at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center.