2024 Lap Swim Schedule

Located at Mary Gomez Swim Center, 651 Bucher Ave.

Closure Dates for 2024

The City of Santa Clara will not be offering Lap Swim on the following days.

• November 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday
• December 25 - Christmas Holiday

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Rates and Passes

 
In order to participate in our lap swim program, you must have a valid Santa Clara Senior Center Premium Membership or Activity Pass.

Senior Membership: City of Santa Clara resident age 50+

• To obtain this membership you must live in the City of Santa Clara and be at least 50 years old.
• If you need to renew or apply for a resident Senior Lap Swim Membership (Senior Center Card) contact Community Recreation Center at PRCustomerServe@SantaClaraCA.gov. A photo ID and two forms of proof of residency that include a City of Santa Clara address (i.e. utility bill, car registration, etc.) are required to renew or request this membership.

Activity Pass

• If you have a pass but need to reload, go online to the registration system, choose “Memberships” from the top of the screen and follow the prompts.
• For a new membership go online to the registration system and create an account. Purchase the pass, then email a photo of yourself to PRCustomerServe@SantaClaraCA.gov. Once the photo is received staff will print a membership card for you to pick-up at the Community Recreation Center.
• Activity Passes require a new card. Old Lap Swim cards expire after last use.

If you are having problems creating an account or purchasing a pass, contact the Community Recreation Center by calling 408-615-3140, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or send an email to: PRCustomerServe@santaclaraca.gov.

Emailing List

If you would like to be notified of upcoming aquatic closures and program updates, send an email to SantaClaraAquatics@santaclaraca.gov. You must have a valid activity pass or a senior center membership in order to be added to the list.

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Health & Safety Protocols

• There is no time restriction on swimming.
• No lane reservations.
• Swimmers will enter lanes appropriate to their swim speed/level.
• Swimmers are required to "circle swim" when there are two or more participants in the lane.
• Must be 13+ to participate in lap swim.
• Swimmers between the ages of 13-17 must be accompanied by someone who is 18+.
• Swimming lessons are not allowed during lap swim.
• Kickboards, pull buoys, swim paddles, and training swim fins (except for snorkeling/scuba fins) are allowed to use during lap swim. 

For more information, contact Community Recreation Center at 408-615-3140 or email at PRCustomerServe@SantaClaraCA.gov.

Recreation Swim 

Recreation swim will be back for Summer 2025! 

General Information

• Children ages 10 and under must be directly supervised by a person at least 18 years of age. All individuals entering the pool, whether swimming or not, will be required to pay.
• Flotation devices are not allowed except for coast guard approved lifejackets that have been inspected by City lifeguards.
• Coast Guard approved lifejackets are available for free upon request. 
• Pool sites do not allow any type of pool toys or pool inflatables. 
• Pool sites will only accept credit and debit cards, youth resident passes, senior center premium passes, season passes and family passes for Recreation Swim. Pool sites do accept Apple Pay and other forms of electronic payments. Pool sites will not accept cash.  
• Groups of 12 or more must make reservations at least 48 hours in advance. Contact AHatch@SantaClaraCA.gov to reserve.

Daily Rates (Credit or Debit Payments Only)

Season Pass (Recreation Swim Only)

*Family is 2 adults and their children, under age 18.

**Add-on child to Family Pass can be purchased by calling or visiting the Community Recreation Center.

Season passes can be purchased at Santaclaraca.gov/activenet. 

Contact Information

For questions, email santaclaraaquatics@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-3140. 

Swim Lessons will be back for Summer 2025! 

Youth Swim Lessons Level Descriptions - PDF

Contact Information

For questions, email santaclaraaquatics@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-3140. 

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course

The City of Santa Clara is currently offering classes for participants who want to become a certified lifeguard or need to renew their lifeguard certificate.

Participants must be at least 15 years old to register for the course.

Registration for classes may be done online, in person at the Community Recreation Center, or by calling 408-615-3140.

Fall 2024 Lifeguarding & Recertification Classes

November 17 Recertification Course - #30668

November 22 - 24 Lifeguarding Course - #30657

December 15 Recertification Course - #30669

December 20 - 22 Lifeguarding Course - #30658

Contact Information

For questions, email santaclaraaquatics@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-3140.

Interested in getting certified and working as a lifeguard? Contact Aldo Hatch at ahatch@santaclaraca.gov or by calling 408-615-3160.

Santa Clara Swim Club (SCSC)
For over 70 years, Santa Clara Swim Club has been committed to the pursuit of saving lives, building community, developing athletes, and providing healthy alternatives to the members and community it serves. We offer learn to swim, pre-competitive, adaptive, competitive, and masters programs. No matter your age or goals, SCSC has a program for you! 

For more information: www.santaclaraswimclub.org 
Learn-to-Swim: jjavernick@santaclaraswimclub.org 
Competitive/Masters: jcorrigan@santaclaraswimclub.org 

Santa Clara Diving Club (SCD)
We take pride in offering the sport of diving to all skill levels. Our programs range from beginner recreation classes to our Junior Olympic competitive team. 

For more information contact Todd Spohn, Head Coach
coachtodd@santaclaradiving.com, phone: 949-636-4798

Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club (Aquamaids)
Over the past 60 years, we have introduced young athletes to the amazing sport of Artistic Swimming. We offer beginner summer camps, recreational teams, and competitive programs leading to preparing swimmers for the National Team. 

For more information contact us at info@aquamaids.org or visit our website santaclaraartisticswimming.org

For updates on the closure of the International Swim Center, visit the ISC updates page.

Contact Information

For questions, email santaclaraaquatics@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-3140

Address

• 2625 Patricia Dr. Santa Clara, CA 95051

Amenities

• Training pool - 75 ft x 42 ft; depth at edge 3 ft, depth - 6 lane pool 
• Racing pool - 75 ft x 50 meters; depth at end 4.5 ft; depth at center 6.5 ft - 23 short course lanes & 9 long course lanes.
• Diving well - 75 ft x 60 ft; overall depth 17 ft   

Lap Swim

 Please view the lap swim tab for more information.

Recreation Swim

Recreation Swim will be back for Summer 2025!

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons will be back for Summer 2025!

Contact

For questions, email santaclaraaquatics@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-3140. 

651 Bucher Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051

Amenities

6 Lanes - 75 ft x 42 ft; shallow end depth 3 ft, deep end depth 9 ft

Recreation Swim

Recreation Swim will be back for Summer 2025!

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons will be back for Summer 2025!

Santa Clara Aquamaids Camp

Make an account and register for Santa Clara Aquamaids Summer Camp through USAAS Registration. 

Contact Information

For questions, email santaclaraaquatics@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-3140. 

Address

• 2250 Royal Dr. Santa Clara, CA 95050

Amenities

• Pool accessible to the disabled
• Large pool - 75 ft x 45 ft; shallow end depth 3 ft; deep end depth 10 ft - 6 Lanes
• Small pool - 40 ft x 30 ft; depth at edge 2 ft 6 in, depth at center

Natatorium Hours

Please visit the Santa Clara Senior Center Fitness Center & Natatorium page for swim schedules and updates.

Water Exercise

Senior Center is now open for Water Exercise classes.
Register for Water Exercise classes

Contact:

• 1303 Fremont St. Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-615-3170

Amenities:

• Open to Santa Clara residents 50+ years, must have Senior Center card 
• Lap pool, warm water pool, and a warm-up tub
• For description of pools and program times, visit the Senior Center Natatorium page

CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON.

Contact:

3750 De La Cruz Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-988-3202

Amenities:

• Pool accessible to the disabled
• Large wading pool
• Large pool - 75 ft x 56 ft; shallow end depth 2 ft 9 in, deep end depth 4 ft 9 in - 3 Lanes
• Small pool - 30 ft x 20 ft; shallow end depth 1 ft 9 in, deep end depth 2 ft 9 in