Aquatics

Gallanter Family Aquatics Center

Thanks to a generous grant from Sandy and Linda Gallanter, we recently completed a much-needed renovations project to provide a better overall experience for all our swimmers, including a new dehumidifying system improving ventilation and air quality.

Become a Fitness Center Member and you’ll receive complimentary access to the hot tub, lap pool, Aqua fitness classes and Recreation & Family Swim, plus member pricing for your kids’ swim lessons at the JCCSF Swim School.

Upcoming Closures

MON – SUN, NOV 25 – DEC 1
Swim School will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.

DEC 23, 2024 – JAN 5, 2025
Swim School will be closed for Winter Break.

See all JCCSF Holiday Hours.

Aquatics Center Hours

Monday – Friday: 5:30 am – 9:45 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 am – 6:45 pm*

*3rd Sunday of the Month: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Rec Pool Hours

Recreation & Family Swim

Monday & Wednesday: 5:30 am – Noon, 2:30 – 9:45 pm
Tuesday: 5:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 – 9:45 pm
Thursday: 5:30 – Noon, 2:00 – 9:45 pm
Friday: 5:30 am – Noon, 3:00 – 9:45 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 – 8:00 am, 2:00 – 6:45 pm

Pool capacity is 50 swimmers. Space limited from 5:30 – 7:15 pm.

Adult Swim

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Noon – 1:30 pm

The Lap Pool is available for lap swimming during Aquatics Center hours. Peak time is 4:00 – 7:00 pm every day.

View our current full Lap Pool and Rec Pool schedule breakdown by day.

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Our three pools

25-yard Lap Pool: 5 lanes, 3½ – 6 foot slope width-wise, 80° temperature
Warm-water Recreation Pool: 15 yards, 1½ – 4 foot depth, 88 – 90° temperature
Hot Tub: seats up to 15, 102° temperature
Programs: Lap Swim, Aqua Fitness, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Recreation & Family Swim

What are the pool rules?

Food, drink and/or glass are not allowed in the pool area at any time (water in non-breakable containers is allowed)
Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers and a swimsuit at all times.
No diving is allowed at any time in either pools or the hot tub.
Running is not allowed at any time in the Aquatics Center.
Children ages 14 and younger
- Must be accompanied by an adult (age 18+) at all times while in the Aquatics Center.
- In the Lap Pool, children must be accompanied by an adult in the water and be swimming laps.
- Are not allowed in the hot tub at any time.
While in the Rec Pool children ages 7 and younger must have an adult (age 18+) in the water with them. Children ages 5 and younger must have an adult at no less than arms length distance. One (1) adult may only supervise up to two (2) children ages 5 and younger.
Only Coast Guard-approved life vests are permitted. Other than Coast Guard-approved life vests no other outside floatation devices or toys are allowed in any pool.
Swimsuits are required while using any pool or hot tub.
Showering is required before entering the pools or the hot tub.
When using the Lap Pool, please be considerate of others and circle swim as needed. Also, please be aware of aqua joggers using deep/shallow water. The Aquatics Lap Lane Availability Schedule is posted in the Aquatics Center and at www.jccsf.org
Children are not allowed to use the aqua weights, hand paddles, kick boards or noodles.
Please refrain from excessive or unnecessary conversation with lifeguards.
If either the pools or the hot tub is closed, please do not enter the water for any reason.
When exiting the pool area, please use the side entrances and refrain from entering the lobby.
For COVID-related policies for Family Swim, visit our JCCSF Swim School FAQs

NOW HIRING

Do you know someone who loves the water? We’re looking for talented, inspiring fun-loving people ages 16 and older to join our aquatics program team as as lifeguards ($26.20/hr) and swim instructors ($26.20/hr). Plus, get a free JCCSF Fitness Center membership while you’re actively employed.

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