El Cerrito Swim Center, El Cerrito

The El Cerrito Swim Center features a recreation pool with a shallow play area, dew drop fountain and a water slide. The competition pool is available during summer recreation swims and features three lap swim lanes and two diving boards. Both pools keep a constant schedule packed with lessons, fitness classes, and lifeguard courses. The pools are also home to area teams including the East Bay Masters Water Polo Club and the El Cerrito Gators youth swim teams.

Families can take advantage of facilities that include covered picnic tables, a grass lawn, and a barbecue area which are available for rental. The center also offers younger guests a Splash Park, a water-fueled playground with fountains and an installation of colorful buckets that pour water.