Updated September 26, 2018

Here is a comprehensive list of family and recreational swim hours for all of the San Francisco pools that offer them!  Some are membership only, but most of these allow anyone to drop-in the day of! We also provided a map, average temperatures of the pools, cost, and packing list!

Going to each individual San Francisco pool websites to find out when their recreation and family swim hours was such a pain for me. I thought others might relate. So, I put together this master schedule so you don’t have to spend so much time going to different websites.

As of now, this schedule is up to date until the end of the summer. Check back (or remind us) for any updates in the future! Always check with the pool (call or website) before you go for any pool closures.

Do you live in or visiting San Francisco and want to know more? Read more here:

• Check out our San Francisco with kids page for all of our San Francisco content! 
• 30+ Kid-Friendly Hikes in 49 Square Miles of San Francisco

Or join our Facebook group to stay up to date on kid-friendly activities and events in San Francisco!

Schedule of San Francisco’s Family and Recreation Swim Hours

(Note: Always check with the pool (call or website) before you go for any pool closures.)

*Must be a member

** Minimum age requirement of 4 years old

Map of San Francisco’s Pools with Family and Recreation Swim Hours

Average Temperatures of the Pools

If you want warm pools, go to North Beach, La Petit Baleen, Mission Bay Indoor, and JCC – which all hover around 88-90 degrees Fahrenheit! Most other pools are about 80-82 degrees.

Cost and Fees for the San Francisco Pools

San Francisco Park and Rec Pool Prices

For all San Francisco Park and Rec pools, the cost is children (17 & under) one swim: $1 and Adults (18 and older) one swim: $6. They do have 10 Visit Swim Passes, Monthly, and Annual Pass also. To purchase online before you go (you can purchase at the pools also), go to this website. If you do drop in and pay at the pools, make sure to bring cash, in exact change!

La Petite Baleen Pool Prices

The family swim hours are complimentary to enrolled students! If you are a student, take advantage of these hours.

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco Prices

Center Members: Free
Community Members: Adult accompanied by Child(ren) $15; Children $5
Public: Adult accompanied by Child(ren) $20; Children $10

Tip: If you go with a member, you get the member pricing!

YMCA Pool Prices

Membership prices differ per location, so check their websites for more information. Even if you are not a member, they offer day passes for $15 per person (adult or child) so you can check out their pool that way!

The YMCA Presidio (Letterman Aquatics Center) do offer family swim hours for community participants in swim lessons or on swim teams for $5 on the hours listed above.

Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Prices

You must register for the recreational swim for the session, and each session ranges around $80-$96 for 2, and $120-$144 for 3, depending on the length of the session. Check for registration and enrollment information here.

Prices of College and School Pools in San Francisco

UCSF Pool Prices

When I called, they said $10 for 3 years and older and free for 3 and under. However, when we actually went, it was $20 per person for the adults. So not clear which is true and I haven’t received a written confirmation of prices. You pay there, and they take cards.

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

$6.00 / Swim $70 for 16 swims for adults (Red Card – no expiration date) $60 for 16 swims for students and seniors (Yellow Card – no expiration date). Note that their minimum age requirement is 4 years old.

Packing List of Things to Bring to Pools with Kids

Don’t forget to pack these things when you go to a pool with kids!

• Locker lock
• Towels for the number of people going into the pool
• Goggles
• Cash (some places only take cash for admissions – like the SF Park and Rec Pools)
• Swimsuit for kids and adults
• Swim Diapers (sometimes recommended for kids under age 3 regardless of potty trained)
• Diapers (for afterward)
• Wipes
• Shampoo/body wash
• Extra change of clothes to change into
• Floating devices, if using
• Snacks for after

There you have it!

One of the biggest challenges finding a place to swim for us was a lack of a comprehensive website to find all of the family and rec swim hours. I hope this helps in making your pool research a breeze! We welcome any and all suggestions – feel free to contact us!

Do you live in or visiting San Francisco and want to know more? Read more here:

• Check out our San Francisco with kids page for all of our San Francisco content! 
• 30+ Kid-Friendly Hikes in 49 Square Miles of San Francisco

Or join our Facebook group to stay up to date on kid-friendly activities and events in San Francisco!

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