We had a wonderful experience with Waterworks, especially Coach Justin! He is incredibly…read moreprofessional, patient, and genuinely dedicated to helping kids succeed. He pays close attention to technique, gives clear instructions, and always encourages my child with a positive attitude. My child has gained confidence and improved swimming skills thanks to Coach Justin's guidance. We really appreciate his commitment and the care he puts into every lesson. Highly recommend Coach Justin to any family looking for a knowledgeable and responsible swim instructor!

Zane is a fantastic instructor. He is incredibly patient and takes the time to understand each…read morechild and their individual needs. If a child is scared or hesitant for any reason, he knows how to make them feel comfortable by engaging and playing with them rather than pushing them. Whatever progress my child has made in swimming is largely because of Zane's patience, understanding, and encouragement. We truly appreciate everything he has done for her and sincerely hope he can continue with Waterworks. He is a wonderful instructor, especially for children who need a little extra patience and support.

We just had our third lesson with Amanda today, and she's been absolutely wonderful with my 11- and…read more9-year-old. I was especially concerned about my younger one, who's hesitant about getting his head in the water. Amanda has been so patient and reassuring--she calmly addresses his fears, explains what he needs to work on, and encourages him in a way that really builds his confidence. Both of my kids feel very comfortable with her, and I truly appreciate her supportive and positive approach.

My husband and I needed quick swim lessons before our honeymoon in Hawaii. Amanda was an amazing…read moreinstructor! She showed us the basics and gave tips to improve our form. Amanda was able to provide practice times around our crazy schedule. We were very grateful to get her support before our trip. Thanks to her we were able to enjoy beach life and snorkeling with no fear.

I was so thankful to find Melissa this summer! I booked lessons for my son to refresh his memory on…read morethe basics of swimming, and she did that and so much more. He looked forward to seeing her each week and gained so much confidence with every lesson. Melissa is easygoing, welcoming, and incredibly patient. An added bonus that really won us over is that, depending on the distance and her availability, she'll travel to your pool for lessons! If you're looking for swim lessons for your kiddo, she's definitely the one to book!

Melissa was a great swim instructor with our 5 year old son. She was very patient, and helped him…read morebecome a strong swimmer in a short amount of time! She was very accommodating with scheduling as we had to reschedule a few times, and was also very prompt with her communication. Melissa is professional, and works great with kids! Highly recommend!

Where is the 100 star option?!…read more Water safety is number one in my household and for 2 years of endless private and group swim classes I was starting to lose hope till my friend told me about Patti's swim school. Within one season my kiddo is ready for swim team not just Hawaii ready. Not only are they amazing , clean and efficient the place feels like you are swimming at your families home. I could not be more thankful for Patti and her swim school to be around.

We never enrolled at Patti's Swim School, so this isn't a review of the swim lessons. It's about…read morehow we were treated as prospective customers and how Patti responded afterward. My family recently moved into the neighborhood. We saw a crane trimming a large tree one morning and drove around the neighborhood to look. When we realized it was through Patti's Swim School, we started talking about possibly enrolling our two young children. The gate was open. The wide driveway and parking area looked like the entrance to a business, and we didn't see anything at the entrance saying "Private Property," "No Trespassing," "Appointment Required" or "Enrolled Families Only." We stopped near the gate and began talking to the neighboring property owner. A man named Michael came outside, told us not to speak with her and ordered us to leave because we were trespassing. His tone and manner felt very aggressive and confrontational. The neighbor disagreed with him and said the area was a public or shared-access easement. We had no idea there was apparently some kind of dispute between them. I can't say who was legally right about the easement, and we weren't there to take sides. Michael told us to leave, so we left. I was very angry afterward, but our realtor told me Patti's a reasonable person and that I shouldn't judge the whole school based on one interaction with Michael. I thought that was fair. I waited a day to cool down and emailed Patti directly. I told her what happened and asked three basic questions: Who is Michael? Does he represent the school? Does she think the way he handled the situation was appropriate? She didn't answer any of them. Instead, Patti compared what we did to parking in someone's driveway and walking into their backyard. I don't think that's a fair comparison at all. We drove through the open gate of an operating business and stayed in what looked like its entrance and parking area. We didn't enter anyone's house or backyard. Of course Patti has the right to control access to her property. We left as soon as we were told to leave. But if nobody's able to enter without being enrolled or having an appointment, that should be clear at the entrance. Patti claimed there were signs around the property saying people couldn't enter unless enrolled. I later took photos from the road and still couldn't find that warning at the entrance. What I did see was a small "Welcome to Patti's Swim School" sign. Her email concluded, "I'm sorry if you took offense," and then informed us that the school had a waiting list and couldn't accommodate our children anyway. That doesn't seem like an apology to me. The waiting-list comment felt like an unnecessary, condescending jab. I made a point of not judging Patti's Swim School based only on Michael. I cooled down, contacted Patti privately and gave her a chance to address it. Her response is what ultimately made the decision for me. Again, I can't speak to the quality of the swimming lessons. I can only say that after this interaction and Patti's response, I wouldn't have the trust needed to leave my children in their care. I'm attaching photos of the entrance and screenshots of our redacted email exchange so people can read Patti's response and decide for themselves.

I have had really bad experience with safesplash. There online registration is not clear in what…read moreclasses you are paying for. Once your card is recognized and saved on there site. They take out payments more than you expect. When you call customer service, they are no help. They will tell me one of the management team will call you within 48 hours but you don't hear from anyone. I have been calling for 2 weeks still no response. I wont recommend Safe splash, very bad experience so far I had.

Do not enroll your child at this location. They cancel classes last minute and when you call…read morecustomer service they are of no help. They will promise to give you a call 48 hours after but you will not get a follow up. Very inefficient and not effective. Sometimes they will cancel classes without any notification, you will waste your time and gas just to go to this location only to find out that the class was cancelled! The instructors are not even in the water and they are just telling the kids what to do. You will waste your time and money! Very bad customer service and inefficient staff!

Excellent free open swimming in summers. Schedule:…read morehttps://www.haywardrec.org/facilities/facility/details/Sunset-Swim-Center-109 Low cost group swim lessons: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/haywardrec/home?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true Thank you very much Swim Center employees! Clean. Has life guards.

Free recreational swim in the summer mid June to early Aug every Mon-Sat from 1:30-3:30pm!…read more There's lots of free parking at the school next door. Pool is split in half with buoys. To swim on deep end, must last a swim test. Two lifeguards on duty. They also have swim life vests that kids can use (not sure if they are free or not). Took away one star because there are no lockers, but there are showers and toilets.

We have tried several swim schools around the area and my kids have the most fun AND learn the most…read moreat Happy Fish. The instructors are nice and really try to get the kids comfortable with water. My youngest was very afraid of water and would only sit on the steps, but by day 3, he was comfortable to submerged his whole body in. We signed the kiddos up for the mini summer sessions which are Monday thru Thursdays for 30 minutes each day. The class size is 1 instructor to 4 kids. We have done 2 weeks now with Happy Fish and on week 3. We have seen significant improvement in the kids swimming abilities and they look forward to going to class every day, which is a huge win given both were scared of water. Happy that we found Happy Fish and will definitely be back next summer! Shoutout to Ms. Kira and Dexter for being so patient with my kids and making swimming so fun for them!

I am happy to report that Happy Fish Swim school followed up with me after I tried to contact them…read moreto start enrolling in a new class. It is a nice facility - clean and spacious. It has a small student-teacher ratio so kids can learn comfortably.I recommend it.

We came here randomly on a Tuesday afternoon. The young man at the front desk was welcoming and…read morevery polite. Since it wasn't crowded we got a table right near the front of the pool and my son jumped right on in. From the reviews I wasn't quite sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. The lifeguards were attentive too- Always watching the pool and the kids. although, I never let mine out my sight, it's still a welcoming feeling. Definitely a cute little addition to the park.

Good for toddlers and kids 5 and under. There's a beach entry pool and a cool play structure for…read morethat age. It's $10 each to get in. Parking was reasonable But it was not crowded. For school age kids this spot is a little boring the slide is fun but the part you need to pass a swim test for is only 4ft deep. There is a vending machine with snacks. There is a nice lawn and you can bring in your own food and chairs. Wish this place was open when my kiddo was smaller. There are lifeguards everywhere so it feels super safe

In regard to Lap Swimming…read more Hours are pretty flexible. About twenty lanes with the first part of the pool set for those who water walk and about 16 to 17 lanes to lap swim. Depending on the time of the day, some lanes close, for water classes. Be weary, if you go first thing when they open at 6am, and also when they reopen at 4pm or 5pm. There are groups of people that call themselves "The Regulars". A few of them like to put kickboards on open lanes to save for people in line behind you. Sometimes, if there is a long line on a hot summer day. A "Regular" might show up and just cut to the front of the line outside with another "regular" who is there already. Some of these people can be rude and really like their specific lane. And will throw a fit if you happen to take their lane. Some of these "regulars" will even lie and come up with a sob story for you about their past injuries, just to get a specific lane. The staff have not really monitored/enforced certain rules in the past. Hopefully that changes. You have been warned. The "regulars" are nice, as long as you don't get their lane or get in line ahead of them. Some will even show up 1 to 3 hours before the pool opens in the morning and afternoon in order to get their lane. They mean business and can be cutthroat. The place has a lot of potential. Cosmetic wise, it's what you'd expect of a facility that's almost a 100 years old.

For the price you pay for rec swim and toddler swim you can't find a better deal in the East Bay!…read moreWe come to this pool the most frequently out of the 3 indoor public pools in the area, the others being Dublin Wave and Silliman Aquatic center in Newark. Great hours for toddler swim, 11am to 1pm Monday thru Friday and 5 to 7pm Tues, Thursday, Friday. There is also rec swim kn Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30pm. The toddler pool is great for toddlers to get used to the water and there is a depth gradient that will allow them to explore and eventually try to swim. There are also toys provided by the staff for the little ones to play with in the pool. The staff here have always been very nice to us and you can tell that the lifeguards on shift take their jobs seriously. Yes, the facility is almost 100 years old and does show its age, but for $5 total for a baby and an adult as well as the super flexible hours? You just can't beat that deal.

After spending two years at American Swim academy with less progress than expected, I moved my…read more6-year-old to British Swim. In less than six months, she has been learning essential skills with the right technique. My 3-year-old also started at British Swim at the same time, and in less than six months, he went from not liking to be in water to beginning to back float. At British Swim, they truly focus on teaching water survival skills using proper techniques and structured methods. Their step-by-step approach ensures that kids learn all swimming styles correctly and confidently. The coaches, Mr. Forest and Tina, are fantastic with children and pay close attention to detail. The academy also has a great cancellation and makeup policy, making scheduling convenient for busy families. Neeru, the owner, goes above and beyond to ensure each child is progressing and receiving the right guidance. She is also incredibly helpful with scheduling, always finding solutions when conflicts arise. After such a positive experience with my kids, I decided to take adult classes myself to refine my swimming technique. In just two lessons, I've already learned a great deal. I highly recommend British Swim to anyone looking for focused, results-driven swim coaching for kids at the right pace.

Add an area so that people can sit and segregate the swim school from the adult hot tub area and…read moreput some barrier so that kids don't need to see what they don't need to see.