Hands down one of the best swim schools in the San Francisco area! Great, smart, and friendly…read moreinstructors. Instructors are patient with my kids. Anna and Toni are the best with our kids. Our kids learn so much from them and now excel in the water. Thank you Anna and Toni for teaching our girls.

They get two stars because there was a point where my daughter was willing to learn how to swim…read more However, the front office is rude and extremely unprofessional. My daughter was okay for a while, but she got super scared. She preferred a female instructor. But the guy at the front told us she was not ready and shouldn't be there if she can't work with any teacher. (She actually earned a ribbon that day with a female instructor.) If you know anything about child development, they need to feel safe. Secondly, I simply asked if we could transfer credit. The response was issuing an automatic refund for the credits, deleting my account and canceling the class she was enrolled in. The person answering emails did not even issue a refund for the cancelled class until I realized I couldn't have access. I did NOT approve of any of these things. Their response was "the instructors also noted that she had anxiety." I sent my daughter to swim school because she was anxious in the water, and I wanted her to learn swim safety. When I asked to speak to a manager, the entire staff began ignoring my emails and calls. I will NEVER send or recommend anyone here again. Their service is appalling.

We have been members here for a few years now, and it's been such a luxury to be able to visit a…read moreclean, not-crowded, kid-friendly pool. The pool itself is quite large, and much of it is 4-4.5" deep, which is helpful for water safety. There is a simple diving board, and the lifeguards are very watchful. We've hosted some lovely parties there, and there is ample parking.

I joined in 2019 and have really enjoyed the pool! There have been significant improvements in the…read morelast 3 years. I'm writing an update to my last review because they've updated the sign-in/sign-out system so it's much better now via an iPad rather than the binders. They've also added a water station for refilling water bottles. They no longer have a food stand, but they do have vending machines for snacks and drinks so that works pretty well. Also an improvement is the adult swim lane. previously there was only adult swim 15 minutes every two hours so that was difficult! Now there is always one lane which I really appreciate! Lifeguards are great, and i'm glad that they tell kids not to run. Kiddie pool was not functional this year due to a leak, and because it needs to be overhauled/rebuilt, it's unclear if it'll be available next year. I think most members love having this pool to go to during the season.

Just a block from Mission Dolores Park, and around the corner from trendy shopping and restaurants…read moreon Valencia St, I would have never guessed that there was an outdoor pool right there in the heart of the city. The building itself could use some updating. The locker rooms definitely have *character*- there is all kinds of wood paneling, and orange and red tiling in the showers and walls. The shower area itself was confusing- there were 3 showers in a small, very dimly lit (and orange-tiled) room. Although the locker room was obviously outdated, the only thing that was truly missing that other SF city pools included is a swim suit dryer.   The pool was busy compared with other SF city pools I have visited; I was surprised to see 2-3 people per lane. It was a smaller pool (4 lanes, 30 yards), with narrow lanes, and it did feel crowded. Some were waiting for swimmers to leave before hopping in for their swim- my lane mate complained about running into the entry/exit ladders when swimming near the wall, and I did get breaststroke kicked.   Apart from the number of people, it was such a treat to swim outside right in the middle of the city.The Mission Pool is a hidden gem best meant for anyone who is comfortable with no-frills locker rooms, and is looking to get outside to enjoy a casual swim.

The pool offers a pleasant outdoor swimming experience with four lanes of 30 yards. The staff…read morerecommended I come when the place opened for lap swimming, and the lanes (fast, 2 medium paced, 1 slow) filled quickly. I might go 25 minutes into the session next time. The pool could be cleaner, and the life guard team should be cleaning the bottom of the pool of debris. The filter system is fair; I had to deal with hair strands around my hands on several occasions. Not everyone wore caps. The lane lines discs are small in size, so the water was choppy, worse than open water swimming according to one swimmer. I agreed. I question the focus of the lifeguard staff: music played loudly, one guard was tanning in her bikini on the deck (off duty, she should have been on the grass out front or elsewhere), and the guard holding the rescue float was jamming out to Lizzo and other tunes, dancing with his eyes closed, singing along. A second guard seemed to be staring into the pool standing under the umbrella, needing to jump over equipment if he needed to get in the pool. One of them should have been walking around as the lanes were full. I didn't fear a drowning but a collision that the guard wouldn't see. No one was ready for action. Experienced swimmers could hold their own here, but I'd suggest newer swimmers look at other public pools before jumping into this one.

Wonderful place to do swim lessons with your little one! I've done at last 3 Cuttlefish sessions…read morehere now with my daughter, which have been fantastic. You sign up for day of the week, and get a 1 hour swim lesson with other children around the same age (6 months - 6 years for Cuttlefish). The first 15 mins of the class are free time in the water, you can play with the various water toys. The next 15-20 mins is Karaoke in the Pool, with nursery rhymes in a circle time. The last 15-20 mins of the class are divided into age groups, with the youngest kids on one side, and older kids on the other. Some of the teachers are really wonderful, Mary is my favorite, as she has a passion and affinity for working with the little ones. All the teachers are great though in different ways. My daughter loves swim lessons here, even though the class week after week is the same thing lol. The classes are also inexpensive compared to Le Petite Balen. The makeup sessions are very flexible too - just be sure to call Monday morning at 10am the week you'll be needing a different day - and generally they're able to fit you in. Or even in my case, they couldn't, but said to call the following week to have me do the make-up, which was so kind. Parking is super easy here too, and conveniently located next to the Zoo and Sunset district.

Enrolled my baby into the Cuttlefish class and he enjoys it! Some instructors are more enthusiastic…read morethan the others, but that's okay. I like that the pool is heated since it gets pretty cold in the area. The first 15 minutes is free time, then the rest of class consists of sing-along and additional activities. I thought an hour would be too long, but it goes by pretty quickly. One session isn't enough to teach them to swim, it's nice to get them acclimated to being in the water and getting their whole head wet. Especially when we don't know anyone that has a pool near us.

My favorite outdoor pool in the peninsula!…read more I've been going to Burlingame Aquatics for many years now - I use to even swim competitively! The pool operates as both short (25 yards) and long course (50 meters) depending on the day and time. If it is short course, there are about 20 lanes, but if it is long course, it is usually less lanes due to classes/ other programs being held at BAC. I've dropped into lap swim ($9) but I started to opt in for their 10 day pass which is $85 ($5 savings). I also just learned there is a monthly unlimited pass for $75 which is a great deal if you do plan to come in more than 10x a month. Check out their website for hours and if there will be less lanes due to classes. I love going during the day since you'll get a nice tan afterwards!

I have no complaints about the pool itself; it is truly world-class. However, shouldn't there be…read moreproper changing cubicles where one can comfortably change clothes after swimming? There ought to be at least two. We go there to swim, not as prison inmates; we shouldn't be forced to change in an open area or a toilet stall. In my opinion, this is undignified. If you cannot provide even two changing cubicles, that reflects poorly on you. ? I am very unhappy about this situation and expect you to provide a solution. Thank you.

Awesome pool with great light and wide lanes. Lifeguards keep it pretty clean. Parking is pretty…read moregood for the city

Affordable, great staff, amazing lifeguards, clean and well maintained facilities…read more From year round athletes training, every day swim exercise routines, swim lessons, or casual family fun times-it's a well designed space with a great viewing area. Pro-tip: -There's a 2 hour parking limit in surrounding area parking -pay close attention to street cleaning days -the front desk is information central