Temescal Pool is located next to Oakland Technical High School near Studio One Arts Center. We serve the Downtown and North Oakland community with fun, safe and recreational programs. Our programs include swimming classes and lessons for tiny tots, children and adults, summer swim league, recreational swim and so much more.
We are currently recruiting lifeguard certified staff which will allow us to expand lap swim and other program offerings. Click here to apply for open Aquatics Positions
OPRYD Aquatics will also be offering future Lifeguard Certification courses, visit us online by clicking here
For questions or concerns please email OPRAquatics@oaklandca.gov
Notice of Temporary Closure - ALL Aquatics' Pools: Lions, Temescal, DeFremery, Fremont, and Larry E. Reid Sports Center
Hello Swimmers,
Oakland Parks Recreation and Youth Development (OPRYD) Aquatics Division would like to inform you that our facility will be closed for one week starting Monday, June 2nd through Friday, June 6th.
TEMESCAL POOL 2025 Summer Schedule
(Monday 6/9/25 - Friday 8/8/25)
Learn to Swim
Preschool (4 years-5 years) 9:55am - 10:25pm (Monday - Thursday)
Youth Learn to Swim (6 years-13 years) 9:55am - 10:25pm (Monday - Thursday)
Parent and Child (6 months-3 years) 10:30am - 11:00am (Monday - Thursday)
Adult (14+) 11:15am - 11:45pm (Monday - Thursday)
Teams
Jr. Lifeguard 2:15pm - 3:45pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Swim Team 4:00pm - 5:30pm (Monday - Friday)
Lap Swim
6:30am - 8:30am (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
12:00pm - 2:00pm (Monday - Friday)
5:30pm - 7:30pm (Monday-Friday)
11:00am - 2:30pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Drop In Programming
Public Recreational Swim 2:15pm - 3:45pm (Monday - Friday)
Public Recreational Swim 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Saturday)
Holiday Closures (2025-26)
Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth National Independence Day)
Friday, July 4th (Independence Day)
Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 9th (Admissions Day)
Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 28th (Day After Thanksgiving)
Wednesday, December 24th Starting at 2:30pm (Christmas Eve)
Thursday, December 25th (Christmas)
Wednesday, December 31st Starting at 2:30pm (New Year’s Eve)
Thursday, January 1st (New Year’s Day)
Lap Swim Fees (Outdoor Pools)
~Exact Change Required~
Adult $6.00
Senior (55 and over) $4.00
Adult Pass of 10 Swims* $50.00 ($5/swim)
Adult Pass of 30 Swims* $135.00 ($4.50/swim)
Senior Pass of 10 Swims* $31.00 ($3.10/swim)
Senior Pass of 30 Swims* $75.00 ($2.50/swim)
*All Swim Pass Memberships expire 1 year from the date of purchase.
Public Swim Fees (Outdoor Pools)
~Exact Change Required~
Youth (under age 18) $1.00
Adult $3.00
Senior (55 and over) $2.00