Skip To Content

Recreation Swim Program

Recreation Swim is located at the San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park and at the Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center. Check Summer Recreation schedule for available hours.  

  • Drop-In participation is available during current recreation swim hours.  Participants will pay at the front desk by swim pass, credit card, or cash.  Swim passes are available for purchase online at www.sanramonrecguide.com. 
  • Showers and locker rooms are open. 
  • Inner tubes and lifejackets are available for use during recreation swim.

Please check out our Pool Rules to prepare for your next visit to our facilities.  

Can't find the answer you are looking for, visit Frequently Asked Questions for more information.  

Recreation Swim Schedule

Swim Fee & All Swim Pass

The All Swim Pass can be used whether you want to lap swim, water walk or enjoy recreation swim. You can come by yourself or bring friends and family. The All Swim Pass is flexible to meet your needs - one entry required person, per visit.

Take advantage of savings opportunities with the pass option that works for you! 

All Swim Pass Pricing 

All Swim Passes are non-refundable and valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Shop for an All Swim Pass

Recreation Swim for Summer Camps

Looking for a great way to incorporate a fun activity into your summer camp program?  We are now taking reservations for Recreation Swim for Summer Camps at the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center.  

Benefits of the Recreation Swim for Summer Camps program include:

  • Guaranteed entry for groups with 20+ members 
  • Skip the line with special camp entrance
  • Chaperones enter free 

To be considered for this program your group must have 20+ campers, provide required insurance requirements, and make a reservation in advance.   

San Ramon Olympic Pool 
June 10 - August9
Monday - Friday 
12:30 - 3:30pm 

Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center 
June 11 - August 8
Tuesday / Thursday 
12:00 - 2:00 PM 

All regular recreation swim fees apply to summer camps.  Chaperones are free of charge for groups with a minimum of 20 campers.   For more information on fees visit the Daily Fee, All Swim Pass, & Family Pass above.  

Don’t miss out.  Make your reservation soon
.  Due to the popularity of recreation swim, we have established a limit to the number of campers we can allow at our facilities on a daily basis. We can accommodate 300 campers at the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Dougherty Valley aquatic Center. 

Depending on daily attendance and capacities large groups without a reservation may have to wait to enter the facility until other guests/camps leave and more space is available.  When allowed into the facility they will enter through the normal entrance. 

For more information about this program and how to register, please contact us at  [email protected] or call (925) 973-3376.

Pool Picnics & Parties during Recreation Swim

Pool Picnics & Parties during Recreation Swim 


Looking for an easy way to take the party out of your house? Bring it to the pool! Picnic areas can accommodate between 25-50 people and reservations include discounted entry into the pool for you and your guests.

Reserve your Pool Picnic online
(reservations open April 1 for the upcoming season)

Hours & Availability

San Ramon Olympic Pool 

San Ramon Olympic Pool Picnic Area Map

Spring Season:

  • Sat & Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm

Summer Season:

  • Mon - Fri 12:30pm-3:30pm
  • Sat & Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm

Fall Season:

  • Sat & Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm

Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center

Summer Season:

  • Tue & Thu 12:00pm-2:00pm
  • Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm

 For full details, including costs and guidelines, please download the Pool Picnic Reservation Packet.


If you have additional questions please contact [email protected] or call (925) 973-3240. 


​Amenities & Attractions: