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The El Cerrito Swim Center is the home of the Emery G. Weed III Lap Pool. Our mission is to promote health and safety by providing the residents of the El Cerrito and surrounding communities the opportunity to engage in a variety of aquatic activities.
City Council approved new fees for the El Cerrito Swim Center effective September 1, 2019.
Summer Splash Pool Party!
Opened in 1962, the El Cerrito Swim Center was renovated in 2004 after the passage of Measure A. Come celebrate our 15 Year Anniversary!
On Sunday July 21, El Cerrito Swim Center will be hosting a Pool Party! Join us for FREE rECreation Swim from 11am-4pm with games, prizes, face painting and much more!
Water Aerobics
Alison will be holding a FREE Water Aerobics class from 10am-11am on Sunday July 21st. Water Aerobics is quickly becoming the top adult exercise program in the nation! No matter your ability, our trained instructors will provide a low- to no-impact workout just for you.You don't want to miss this energetic instructor!
Plaza Garibaldi Taco Truck
Plaza Garibaldi Taco Truck will be selling their delicious Mexican Food and Tacos during rECreation Swim! Great price for a great meal!
Dunk a Lifeguard!
Your chance to get a Lifeguard wet! All proceeds go to the David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund. $2 per try, or $5 for 3 tries!
In-water obstacle course
Only at the Summer Splash Pool Party, try an in-water obstacle course! Must pass a swim test before trying your skills out on this fun, challenging aquatic inflatable!
registration & program information
Click here to enroll for swim lessons now! Summer registration has already begun and classes fill quickly, so register now!
The General Registration Form is used to register for swim lessons or a class, just bring it to the Swim Center!
Want to purchase a Swim Pass? Fill out the Pass Registration Form and bring it and your payment to the Swim Center. You can also register online here. Let us know that you registered online and we'll print your pass!
Photo by Evan B. Clark
Gators Swim Club is the year-round USA Swimming swim team at El Cerrito Swim Center. Please click here for registration forms and try out information.
Family Swim times have already begun! Times and fees can be found here. To purchase a family pass, fill out the Pass Registration Form - page 2 (Family Passes). When purchasing child/youth passes or purchasing passes for more than two family members, fill page 2 out as well as the Pass Registration Form above.
Interested in becoming Lifeguard Certified? Please check our current rECGuide for upcoming certification classes. You can register in person anytime the Swim Center is open or online. Click here to sign up online now!
POOL & SPLASH PARK RENTALS (April-October)
This is a great idea for birthday parties, graduation parties, or whatever you'd like! The rental season for our Recreation Pool & Splash Park rentals open in April and goes through October. Bookings will be accepted beginning in March. For more information, please call (510) 559-7008, email recreation@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us or see the flyers below.
After Hours Activity Pool or Splash Park Rental
Looking to have private use of the Activity Pool or Splash Park? Times are available Saturdays & Sundays 4:30pm-7pm. Please note other portions of the facility may be in use.
Picnic Area Rentals during rEC Swim
During the rECreation Swim times, picnic tables in the Splash Park or the grass area by the Lap Pool are available. Facility is shared with public, but the picnic tables are reserved for your party!
Photo by Evan B. Clark
WATER SAFETY INFORMATION
Every month should be National Water Safety Month! Drowning remains a leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1-4. All of these deaths are preventable. Here at the City of El Cerrito we are committed to the prevention of drownings and to the education of water safety to participants of all ages. Listed below are some links to help educate parents and caregivers to help prevent water related injuries and deaths. Join us at our free Safe Swim Event on June 16! See below for more info.
Emery G. Weed III Lap Pool
On August 18, 2015, the El Cerrito City Council, in response to an application from El Cerrito Residents and Swim Center Patrons, voted to rename the Competition Pool the Emery G. Weed III Lap Pool.
Emery Weed was a much loved swim instructor, lifeguard, swim coach, and mentor to thousands of people during his 25 year tenure at the El Cerrito Swim Center. His life, passions, spirit, and philosophy of "Good Health, Love, Peace, Happiness and Prosperity" enriched the lives of so many in El Cerrito and beyond. "Keep coming back, it works!" is the advice Emery gave for a healthy life upon his retirement in 2013. The renaming of the El Cerrito Swim Center's Competition Pool in Emery's honor will help ensure that his legacy lives on for years to come and will continue to inspire future generations
Emery G. Weed III — 1941–2014