Location right off freeway, lots of parking…read more Fee- my opinion is high, family of 4 $26 as 2 adults not swimming Snacks- snack shack VERY affordable Can bring in own food (coolers) BONUS Chairs- small ones OK and small umbrella Safety- 5 PLUS ample lifeguards who are PAYING attention

Have lifeguards that care about their jobs...guarding lives. Kids were jumping into the big pool…read moreonto each other and near the cement corner several times, over and over. Brought it to a lifeguard's attention, they literally said "that is his area". We left after this comment. There appeared to be actual feces in the kiddie pool area. Not a just a little. The lifeguards at the diving boards did not ensure that yellow bands were on little kids' wrists. My nephew went over there and was obviously not 12. Nothing done. I took him away and put him where he belonged. I had three kids with me all different ages and heights. Lifeguards need to be lifeguards and not be checking out other teenagers and playing games amongst themselves. It was very obvious. Sad really. Won't be back.

I hesitated to write this review, because Miss Jean is such a gem that I would rather keep her all…read moreto myself! But the right thing to do is to share the love. I have 3 daughters, and 3 months ago only one of them could swim at all. I was really nervous about taking my kids near water because I was constantly anxious about them drowning. When I met Miss Jean three months ago, I told her my summer goal was to have each of my daughters swimming - even (especially) the 3 year old! Three months and a total of 36 lessons later, all three girls are full swimmers who are completely comfortable and confident in the water by themselves. In fact, it only took Miss Jean two months to get them there! Miss Jean is magic with kids. She has so many years of experience, she really just gets kids and swimming. She knows when to push them and when not to. She knows how to sell swimming to them. She knows all the barriers and how to ease her students through them. She connects crazy well with each child. She has oodles of toys with spiffy names (e.g., the "marshmallow stick," the "treasure chest") that the kids just love. I watched her interact with not just my kids, but many other children in countless lessons throughout the summer. Her superpowers are: (1) Patience - like, a ton ton of patience; and (2) Understanding each child individually, and custom-tailoring her approach to each one. I watched her work with children with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, super young children, and older teenagers with appropriate differentiation and so much love. PLUS PLUS she was super flexible about scheduling all summer. She uses a great system of Google-calendar invites. You can cancel anytime up until right before the lesson with no penalty. Between my 3 daughters' other summer camps, family trips, etc. etc. I needed to constantly revise our schedule, and she was a total trooper about it. You schedule when you want, you change the schedule when you want, and you only pay for lessons you attend. Wow. So: She is the swim-whisperer. All her students + families think so, and they are probably not posting about it on yelp for the same reason I didn't want to. ;)

I would give her 6 stars if I could! Miss Jean taught both of our boys to swim and we went to her…read morefor years, she is amazing. She is no nonsense and doesn't give in to tears which I fully appreciate. Her methods work and the boys are both fish in the pool, they love swimming! Highly highly recommend her!

It is small but a quaint pool and my two nieces and myself and their grandfather enjoyed ourselves…read moreon the hottest day in AC. There were an Abundant of lifeguards and "no-running". You have to take a test to go on the 6 ft side. The other side is 3.5 ft (I think) Very hard plastic loungers and about 20 of them. Then about 30 hard plastic chairs. Suggestion to add overhead awnings and bring back the concession. You can bring outside food, small cooler/softside type. Small grass and concrete areas. I did see someone have one camper chair but no personal umbrella. Plenty ifrm

My daugther go swimming with her friends in this swimming , and she give me good story everytime…read moreshe come home from swimming . I will visit this pool one of this day

This place was so much fun for young kids…read more There is a wading pool area with splash structures, no deeper than 1-2 feet. Additionally, there is a separate pool with diving boards and a deep end, plus an area thats 3-4 deep. On a hot August day, an ice cream guy came by the fence and after a few kids caught on, I'm pretty sure they sold something to every single family there. They are strict about what floaties are allowed in. Our puddle jumpers were ok, but they did ask to hold them so they could check they are approved. Cost was $8 per adult, with kids free. There is tons of grass to sit in, and lawn chairs with shading. The locker rooms are nice, but it's only a changing area and bathrooms inside. The shower is only outside, so it forces you to take a quick rinse in your bathing suit.

Desperate for warm weather this past weekend we made the trek up North to the pool. The grass is…read morelovely and i always like the option for a kiddie pool since my daughter isn't a strong swimmer yet. The diving board in the deep pool was a big hit for my son; and neither child complained about chlorine, which can sometimes be an issue for them. It's still "early" in the season, but I wish the pool was open later than 5:00. Bathrooms were clean. Downside were all the older kids running into and over-crowding the kiddie pool.

They are the unicorns of swim lessons. Don't look any…read morefurther. Just figure it out as they are costly, but well worth it!! The absolute best in the area. 1 kid went through them and my second is currently In the program. Love HP!!

Great experience for both of my boys! Started my 5 year old in the fall and quickly enrolled our 3…read moreyear old. Both are in the 30 minute class and have progressed very quickly. We're continuing because it's building both skill and self esteem for them. Our 5 year old in particular is shy and tends to quit trying if he feels challenged, having this opportunity to build a skill he feels competent in is really valuable for him at this age. Can't thank everyone here enough for all they provide for these young kids.

I can not recommend Rasmussen swimming enough! Over the course of just a couple months of weekly…read morelessons, my son (almost 4) went from not wanting to get in the pool and crying half of the lesson to asking everyday if he had swim lessons everyday and wanting to go to the local pool. My son's teacher, Dakota, made my son feel very comfortable and safe in the pool and got him to do things I never thought he would do - not just put his face in the water but fully submerge his head and float on his back, among many other new skills. Every week he would learn something new. But most of all, my son was so proud of himself after every lesson. And Mom and dad are proud, too! We will definitely be signing up for lessons again next summer, and we will be signing our youngest up for lessons once he is 3!

Coaches are very patient and fit my kids personality very well. I just wish they were open…read moreyear-round. Sadly I have to switch to another pool and coach. Not ideal for the kids. But if you are okay with a short break in between sessions, I would highly recommend Rasmussen.

The school was excellent under the prior ownership/management. Since the change in ownership in…read moreJuly/August 2026, it feels the new ownership places more importance on running a business versus developing their young swimmers (forcing kids to wear swim caps, inconsistent teachers, stricter guidelines for managing absences, etc.). Our 3 year old was in the Starfish class and loved his teacher, but since the change in ownership, his teachers have been different which has caused a lot of anxiety with a child that has already struggled with water confidence. If your child is older or doesn't mind inconsistency with his teachers, BSS might work great for you. If you have a young child or a child that does not adapt well to changes, I would suggest looking elsewhere.

I am a member of City Sports and always use the pool on Monday evening the class was ongoing any…read moreother days myself and other club members using the pool have access to a pool noodle in the store room that does not have the swim school logo. On Sunday I use a $1 pool noodle for my swim while the class is ongoing as I was leaving one of the team female of the Swim class RUDELY and UNPROFESIONAL confronted me and said I am not allowed to use the pool noodle. I said I was not notified that was the case and others have used it too. Caucasian female blonde no name tag went to the front counter and complained about me using the pool noodle. WOW! The next time I come to the club I will have my OWN $1.00 pool noodle for my personal use since the BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL STAFF is protective of pool toys that they are not using during the class. I am a paying member The school is only using the facility pool to charge and make money to the children they teach how to swim. Never again miss staff lady. You are lucky I don't have your name. Monday evening class 9-21 at 7:00pm you know who you are!

If you are searching for safe, fun and personal children's swim classes, the BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL in…read morePetaluma is EXCELLENT!!! They helped my four-year-old granddaughter overcome her absolute fear of getting into the pool. Within minutes, Will and Gwynn coaxed her in and the next thing you know she is laughing and playing games. She has progressed beautifully into the starfish float, a lifesaving skill and will continue until she can swim on her own. She loves it and all of the swim instructors are kind, patient, professional and fun. I think Gwynn's singing the ABC's to her to time the starfish float helps her hang in there! Will is amazing too. His skilled, encouraging and gentle guidance has Naomi comfortable and happy. They even provide written updates on your child's progress. The facility is also beautiful and in a great location! Ten+++

From the owner: British Swim School offers swimming lessons for kids and adults of all ages, beginning as early as…read more3 months. Located inside of City Sports Club, our swim school is open year-round, so you can learn to swim when you're ready and continue until you've mastered the skills. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help swimmers of all levels become safer and more confident in the water. Our safe, fun, and effective teaching methods have made us the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Our confidence-building curriculum and small group swimming classes provide a consistent format and structure with one-on-one attention for each swimmer. Private swimming lessons are subject to availability.

Popularly known as VJO, this a great privately funded swim team. My sons have been on the team for…read moremay years and have progressed to the point where each has a couple Far Western times thanks to the nurturing environment which the coaches provide. Olympian Natalie Caughlin swam here in her early days! There is no pressure to strive for greatness here though, self improvement is the name of the game. The new Coach, Jennifer T, is wonderful. A former champion swimmer herself, she has taught my sons how to improve their technique and she fosters a great sense of team spirit. If you live within a 20 minute drive of Vallejo (we practice at the Cunningham Aquatic complex run by the GVRD) you should consider having your kids join. PS: If it were your last day on earth you should go to a swim meet - they last forever!

From the owner: We are a year round youth and adult swim team serving the city of Vallejo for over 60 year.read more

Wow, San Ramon Aquatic Center is great if you're looking for a place for beginner swimmers or a…read moreplace to splash during a hot summer day. We've been to Dublin Wave and Larkey Swim Center but I think San Ramon Aquatic Park takes the cake: 1. Low entry fee of $8/pp. Big, clean family room for changing along with showers. 2. The main splash pad is a sight to behold. They have this gigantic bucket that gets filled with water pumped from the main pool. It rocks back and forth like a slow bell, signaling impeding doom. Eventually, the bucket tips over and drenched everything and everyone below. It never gets old watching this. 3. They have separate pools for diving, lap swimming, and one with a gigantic inflatable structure that looks like an obstacle course from American Ninja, only above a big pool. As for minor downsides: 1. Limited places to sit around the perimeter. Its crowded here and many folks set out blankets for picnics. 2 Despite a pretty big parking lot, it does get busy so you may need to park a bit farther.

First time visiting this pool with some friends and kids on a weekend. There's a huge parking lot…read moreright outside the pool, which is very convenient. The parking signs were a little confusing because they say "pool permit parking only," but I later found out that this only applies on weekdays. $8 admission is a pretty good deal, although there's an additional service fee when paying by credit card. The front desk didn't mention the fee, and I only noticed it after reading a sign off to the side of the desk. The changing room was clean and tidy, with hot showers and plenty of lockers. There aren't individual changing stalls, though, and the bathroom is located inside the changing room. The kids' pool is probably the highlight. It's very shallow and perfect for little kids, with water slides, a play structure, and a big bucket that fills up and dumps water over everyone. The kids had a lot of fun waiting for it. The main pool has a dedicated lap-swimming section and a shallower area around 4 feet deep where people can hang out. The deep end has an inflatable obstacle course that looks like an American Ninja Warrior-style setup, along with diving boards at different heights. My biggest issue was the very strict lifeguard monitoring. They were watching the pool extremely closely, with whistles ready to go at any moment. During our three-hour visit, I saw multiple parents and kids being spoken to by lifeguards. I was also approached for having a small child on my back in the shallow section. I was standing comfortably in the water, but I was told not to carry the child that way. What confused me was that I was allowed to carry the same child in front of me, but not on my back. I understand the lifeguards have to enforce safety rules, but I wasn't clear on the difference or what additional safety concern the back carry presented. Overall, I appreciate having lifeguards who are attentive and focused on safety, especially with so many kids around. However, during our visit, it sometimes felt like I was being watched the entire time and had to walk on eggshells. The facilities are clean, the kids' pool is fun, there's plenty to do, and $8 is a reasonable price. Would I come back? Maybe 50/50. It's a good community pool, but the very strict enforcement made the experience a little less relaxing for me. ‍