Lions Pool

Lions Pool is located at Dimond Park near Dimond Recreation Center. We serve the Dimond & Laurel district with fun, safe and recreational programs. Our programs include swimming classes and lessons for tiny tots, children and adults, swim team practice and much more.

We are currently recruiting lifeguard certified staff which will allow us to expand lap swim and other program offerings.

Aquatics Positions Job Application

OPRYD Aquatics will also be offering future Lifeguard Certification courses.

Lifeguard Certification Courses

For questions or concerns please email OPRAquatics@oaklandca.gov

Register for Swim Lessons

OPRYD Program Brochure

Lions Pool Summer Schedule

Schedule Effective from Sat, June 08, 2026 to Sat, August 08, 2026

Learn to Swim  

Preschool (4 years-5 years) 9:50am - 10:20pm (Monday - Thursday)  

Youth Learn to Swim (6 years-13 years) 11:00am - 11:30am (Monday - Thursday)   

Parent and Child (6 months-3 years) 9:00am - 9:30am, 9:40am - 10:10am, 10:20am - 10:50am (Saturday)   

Parent and Child (6 months-3 years) 6:00pm - 6:30pm, 6:40pm - 7:10pm (Monday - Thursday)   

Adult (14+) 6:00pm - 6:30pm, 6:40pm - 7:10pm (Monday - Thursday)   

Teams  

Jr. Lifeguard 2:45pm - 4:00pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)  

Swim Team 4:15pm - 5:45pm (Monday - Friday)

Lap Swim

  • 6:30am - 9:00am (Monday - Thursday)
  • 12:30pm - 2:30pm (Monday - Friday)
  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Monday - Thursday)
  • 11:00am-2:30pm (Monday - Thursday)

Drop in Programming

Public Recreational Swim

  • 2:45pm - 4:00pm (Monday-Friday)
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Saturday)

Swim Fees

Lap Swim Fees (Outdoor Pools)

~Exact Change Required~

  • Adult $7.00
  • Senior (55 and over) $5.00
  • Adult Pass of 10 Swims* $61.00 ($6.10 per swim)
  • Adult Pass of 30 Swims* $151.00 ($5.03 per swim)
  • Senior Pass of 10 Swims* $41.00 ($4.10 per swim)
  • Senior Pass of 30 Swims* $87.00 ($2.90 per swim)

*All Swim Pass Memberships expire 1 year from the date of purchase.

Public Recreational Swim Fees (Outdoor Pools)

~Exact Change Required~

  • Youth (under age 18) $2.00
  • Adult $4.00
  • Senior (55 and over) $3.00

Location 

3860 Hanly Road, Oakland, CA 94602

Lions Pool Google Maps Location

Holiday Closures 2026

  • Saturday, July 4th (Independence Day)
  • Monday, September 7th (Labor Day)
  • Wednesday, September 9th (Admissions Day)
  • Wednesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
  • Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving Day)
  • Friday, November 27th (Day After Thanksgiving)
  • Thursday, December 24th Starting at 2:30pm (Christmas Eve)
  • Friday, December 25th (Christmas Day)
  • Thursday, December 31st Starting at 2:30pm (New Year's Eve)
  • Friday, January 1st (New Year's Day)