SO HAPPY IT FINALLY REOPENED! My toddler had an absolute blast here! They added a new water play…read morestructure with a giant tipping bucket. As the bucket slowly fills, the anticipation builds... then the bell sounds right before it dumps, sending all the kids running over to get splashed. It was so fun watching the excitement and laughter every time it tipped. A great spot for little ones to cool off and burn energy!

This place and the staff are absolutely a joke. There was a line before 12pm yesterday. The hottest…read moreday of the week. Three camp buses dropped off 150 kids. A staff member yelled out that they won't be allowing anyone in once they hit max capacity. Understood. We get inside. The staff members (more like immature teens) screamed at adults and kids when someone ran. While I understand the importance of safety, the way they were yelling at kids/adults to walk felt harsh and unprofessional. It created a tense and uncomfortable environment, especially when it could have been handled more calmly and respectfully. All the teenage lifeguards screamed in sync, literally all at once screaming at them to walk!!!!!!! It was like we were in bootcamp. Then, as the day went on, we still had an hour and a half left, someone had an accident in the pool (a child pooped), the lifeguards screamed at everyone to get out. While quick evacuation is understandable in that situation, the reaction was over-the-top. We all definitely came out right away. What made it worse was that the lifeguards were celebrating afterward saying "F*CK YES!!" And laughing and excited because they got to leave early since they had to close the pool. It felt beyond unprofessional and insensitive to the families who paid to be there. If these kids hate their job, please do us all a favor and quit your job. To top it off, we were all told to leave the premises entirely, even though many of us, including my family, still had children eating. It was abrupt and handled poorly, with no consideration for those trying to wrap up their visit responsibly, we even still had an hour and a half left. I hope management can provide better training on how to communicate with children in a way that is firm but respectful. It's important to keep everyone safe, but how it's done matters just as much. On top of that, if there's a scheduled large group, they should have a better approach rather than having families with small children wait outside in the heat outside.

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.

The instructors are not good, making the kids cry in the water and not able to control. And always…read moreso crowded in the water, can see more than 6 kids in the pool at the same time. Very noisy too. We are thinking to find another school now, too expensive!

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 enrolled my son with WaterWorks as we were not having much success at a nearby swim school. I…read morelike the 1:1/1:2 attention so much better. Mr. Justin at the Hayward location took on the challenge of helping my son overcome his fear of water. At the end of our time with Mr. Justin, my son was able to push off the edge, kick, blow bubbles, and roll over on his back a lot better than before. We are grateful for Mr. Justin's training!

Alright, Waterworks gains back a star for their stellar customer service experience after quite the…read moretumultuous back and forth due to the weeks of cancellations and HVAC pool closures. While I can't in good faith give them back a full 5-star review, I have to say that the damage control support was greatly appreciated. We were personally reached out to by their regional manager to see how they could support us through our frustrations and went ABOVE AND BEYOND :) to make sure our kiddo got the support he needed at his next class and applause applause he finally leveled up. And not because of several customer service complaints and the barrage of Yelp reviews, but because he really was ready to level up and just needed the supportive environment to make it happen. Some pro tips for future or current parents of swimmers: 1) Call customer service any time; they truly do take all of your feedback seriously. 2) Familiarize yourself with the online portal, it is actually really convenient to use when it comes to scheduling. 3) You CAN request a swim manager come shadow your instructor in your child's class if you feel like they need more support! It was the game changer for us. 4) Learn about who all the instructors are if yours is ever called out sick, there are others you can try to schedule with to makeup for it. I wish I was given this information when we started like two-ish years ago but I guess better late than never. My kid is so proud of himself for finally getting his next ribbon and he said he thinks he can easily get to the next level now -- and this is coming from someone who was terrified for the first year!

Well, first of all, I have NEVER had the experience at this pool that was mentioned in a review. It…read moreis nothing fancy, but it is clean and well taken care of. Everyone there is friendly. It is a great community pool where the kids can come and join their friends and have a good time. It even has a separate, smaller (though good sized!) pool for younger ones. They have adult swim every hour. My grandkids love this place, and so do I. One of the lifeguards became their babysitter! They also give you 30 free guest passes per year! Try it out!

Very nice and clean. Nothing fancy, just a big pool and a kiddie pool with a small lawn area…read more Eeveryone is very nice so far. We are there for lessons, considering joining.

This review is long overdue! Growing up, I never learned how to swim, but it was always a goal of…read moremine to conquer it. While I wasn't afraid of pools or the ocean, I'd drown if I found myself in deep water without a life vest. I decided to finally take the plunge and learn in my 30s, and I'm so glad I found Woody! At the time, she was offering lessons in Oakland, and I chose her because it was in my neighborhood. Although the 1:1 lessons were a bit pricey for my budget at the time, they were worth it! After a few months of lessons, I was able to get past the mental barrier I had around deep water and finally learned how to tread water. Beyond that, Woody equipped me with numerous skills and techniques to feel confident and comfortable in the water. Let me tell you, learning to swim as an adult is no easy feat, but having a fantastic instructor makes all the difference. I highly recommend Woody for swim lessons! Thank you, Woody!

My daughter started swim lessons about three years ago. She is 9 now. She liked being in the pool…read morewhen we started although did not know how to swim (though she thought she knew how to swim!) She didn't want to start swim lessons. We wanted the peace of mind that she knew how to swim so we joined the wait list and started as soon as we could. We told her it is a life lesson and she had to do it and thankfully she agreed. Our daughter isn't quick to trust or warm up. I was a little concerned that the teachers wouldn't respect her shyness That was not the case at all. The coaches are all respectful, kind and professional. Now she knows how to swim and more! The picture is of her learning to dive! My husband started taking lessons too because he was inspired to improve his swim technique. Both really enjoyed swimming with the coaches and learned a lot. We highly recommend Woodys swim school!

This place has always been good to me ever since I was a little kid (1 year old) and now, 20 years…read morelater I'm proud to say that it's still my preferred private gym/swim and tennis club. I see lots of reviews are poor on here and I understand, and would like any new comers to know that they need not fear those specific reviews because this place does have a lot of policies, which in turn makes it better than most other swim/tennis/gym facilities. I continue to hope to stay a member for as long as I live in the area, and am grateful for all the staff that I've talked to in the past, growing up. From swim lessons to tennis lessons and gym classes to swim classes, this place has got just about everything you could want at a family oriented facility.

This isn't a gym; it's a social experiment in how much people will pay for the "vibe" of a rusty…read moregarage. The pool, when they are open, have a toxic level of chlorine. Also they often close the pool for several months at a time for maintenance. The owner is super stingy and does not want to spend any money if something breaks down. So once something breaks down, they never get fixed. However, they charge you as if you are going to Equinox!! Plus, the behavior of the employees and administration vacillates between blatant racism and total unresponsiveness.

My son loves to swim. In fact, it is the only sport he has shown any interest in. We have been…read moretrying for several years to find him more swimming opportunities. Unfortunately, the only options in Alameda, where we live, are chronically closed to new swimmers. I ended up doing a google search to see what Oakland had to offer, and I'm so glad I did. We just started with the Oaklantis pre-team. It is fantastic, and exactly what we were looking for - a low pressure way for him to get some experience being on a team, while improving his strokes. The instructors are knowledgeable, the practices are organized, the team's communication is prompt and thorough, and the pricing reasonable. Most importantly, my son is having a great time, which is really what I want from an athletic activity.

I'm gonna say my son Dj started out in Oaklantis back when he was only 5yrs old! back then it was…read moreonly a few kids, Coach Scott had his vision and Dream of a populated swim ‍ team! First teaching younger and older kids to swim and training them to be confident and excellent swimmers ! And competitive training to compete against other swimmers! Thank you Coach Scott I'm convinced this is a way of giving back to our community! It's those little seeds that were sowed relentless hours putting in that "Grit" that kept Coach Scott going! And now look!! Oaklantis has blossomed so much!! We appreciate your encouragement and support! For our kids and community Thank you Best, Talmera and Dj

AquaTech Swim School is amazing! The facility is clean with lots of private changing areas. My…read moretoddler is in the Seahorse class, and the instructors are so patient--he went from only dipping his feet in on his first day to fully participating in just four weeks. They have multiple lifeguards on duty, which is reassuring, and the staff are very encouraging. I wish they offered report cards or more verbal feedback, but I understand lessons are back-to-back due to high demand, and I still appreciate the feedback they do give. Availability was easy--we got a Sunday spot immediately. Our second son will definitely be joining when he's old enough. Highly recommend!

The swim lessons are decent…read more Cons: 1) After being on a wait-list for MONTHS was offered a 6:40p Tuesday class for a 4 year old 2) No soap allowed in the facility, so after the only option (a super late class we waited months for), I still have to bathe my son at home, so swim nights are really late nights 3) This week was our last paid class (purchase d 4) it slipped my mind because I was diagnosed with Pneumonia a few days ago. Because I missed the 2 hour cancellation window, we can't get a makeup token. I literally have pneumonia. Not for us.

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.