The City of Pleasanton - Community Services Department offers a number of classes and activities through its Aquatics Program at various times of the year. Depending upon the season, these can include:

• Recreational and Lap Swimming;
• Adult and Teen Swim Lessons;
• Swim Team;
• Competitive Stroke Lessons;
• Red Cross Certification classes (Lifeguard Training, Junior Guard, Basic Water Rescue, Water Safety Instructor);
• Learn to Swim Program;
• Water Fitness classes (Water Exercise, Sunrise Workout, Deep Water Workout, Aqua Aerobics - shallow water)
• Pool Play Time (Summer season only)
• Beginning and Advanced Diving classes (Summer only)
• Adapted Aquatics (for individuals unable to participate in the Learn to Swim Program due to a disability); (Summer only)
• Private Lessons

The Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center also plays host to several major swim meets every year.

Location and Hours of Operation: All classes and activities are held at the Aquatic Center, 4455 Black Avenue, within the Amador Valley Community Park complex. Click on the Activities Guide and Registration link below to see our latest guide, which lists current hours of classes, recreational swim, lap swim and Aquatic Center office.

Click Here to see what's offered in our current Activities Guide.

Lap Swim Hours:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday        6:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Monday through Friday                11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday             5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday                                        7:30 – 10:00 a.m.

These are year-round hours.  Schedule may change due to holiday or swim meet.

Click Here for safety rules (pdf).

Click Here for aqua aerobics information (pdf).

Click Here for lap swim information (pdf).

Looking for a job? The Community Services Department looks for energetic, responsible people to work as cashiers, lifeguards, swim instructors or pool maintenance specialists, particularly during the summer. Certain positions require Red Cross certification, and training for certification can be provided. If you're interested in working for the City, Click here to see the City's list of employment opportunities.