Recreational Swim

Recreational Swim Returns this Summer!

We can't wait to have you back! Pre-registration is required. There are shallow water open areas for participants to navigate freely. There is also a deep water play lane and diving boards for those that pass the swim test. Please remember children under 48-inches tall must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older in the water within arms reach at all times - the adult to child ratio must be 1-to-1.

The City’s goal is always to make the Plunge as safe as possible and provide a welcoming environment for the hundreds of patrons we serve each day. The City reserves the right to close the pool without advanced notice for special events, filming and in the case of emergencies. 

A 15 minute grace period is given to all patrons participating in the swim hour we are open. After the 15 minutes the facility will be closed and all patrons will be asked to exit the facility

Recreational Swimming

Recreational Swim is a family-oriented program enjoyed by people of all ages. The City has implemented recreation swim rules that are designed for the safety of all participants. Participants are encouraged to enjoy recreation swimming safely and to follow the direction of the lifeguards at all times. Participants must pre-register on line for Recreational Swim. See Recreational Swim Times and Guidelines below. 

General Recreational Swim Hours

Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Family Swim

Family Swim Hours

Reserve a half of a lane for 50 minutes for up to six participants (must be at least 1 youth) from the same household to play and recreate! No lap swim permitted within the family swim lanes. 

DAYS  TIMES                                                    
Monday & Wednesday 6 AM - 8:50 AM, 12 PM - 12:50 PM, 3 PM - 8:50 PM
Tuesday & Thursday  6 AM - 12:50 PM, 3 PM - 8:50 PM
 Friday  6 AM - 8:50 AM, 10 AM - 12:50 PM, 3 PM - 8:50 PM
Saturdays  7 AM - 9:50 AM
Sundays  9 AM - 11:50 AM 

Recreational Swim and Family Lap Swim Registration Dates and Process

Swimmers can register for Family Swim and Recreation Swim a week in advance.
Residents of Culver City sign up every Monday at 7 AM for the following week.
Non-Residents of Culver City sign up every Wednesday at 7 AM
 
See example below.

Registration Dates

REC & FAMILY SWIM DATES RESIDENT REG OPENS NON RESIDENT REG OPENS
Monday Aug. 29, 2022 - Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 at 7 AM Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 at 7 AM 
     

Register Here

How to Set up an ActiveNet Account

  1. Click here to set up an account.
  2. Click on the "create account" link in the upper right corner
  3. Enter your email address in the box
  4. Click on the green box that says "Next"
  5. Enter your First name, last name , date of birth, create a password and confirm your password
  6. Check the two boxes
  7. Click on the green box that says "Next".
  8. Enter your gender, address and phone number
  9. Create your security question, fill in your answer and then confirm your answer
  10. Check the I’m not a robot box.
  11. Click on the green box that says "Submit" and you are ready to go

 

How to Register for Recreational Swim

  1. One family member (the head of the household or parent) must log in to your account and register for a family swim time and day. 
  2. Click on the "Activities" Link- the second word on the gray bar below the green logo/picture.
  3. Enter "Recreation" in the activity box. All the open Recreational Swim Activities will pop up by date. (The number under the third column labeled open will show you how many spaces are open that day.)
  4. Select the date you would like to swim and click the green button on the right that says "add to cart" (Note: If the button to the right of the time you would like is blue and says "Wishlist" it means that the registration for that date has not begun. You may add it to your "wishlist" to speed up the registration process when the activity does open. Check above for registration dates)
  5. Finally plunge in and enjoy!

 

How to Register for Family Swim

  1. One family member (the head of the household or parent) must log in to your account and register for a family swim time and day. 
  2. Click on the "Activities" Link- the second word on the gray bar below the green logo/picture.
  3. Enter "Family" in the activity box. All the open Family Swim Activities will pop up by date. (The number under the third column labeled open will show you how many spaces are open that day.)
  4. Select the date you would like to swim and click on the blue button to the right of that date that says "more".  All the times available on the day you selected will pop up. (The number under the third column labeled open will show you how many spaces are open time.)
  5. Select the time you would like to swim by clicking the green button on the right that says "add to cart". (Note: If the button to the right of the time you would like is blue and says "Wishlist" it means that the registration for that date has not begun. You may add it to your "wishlist" to speed up the registration process when the activity does open. Check above for registration dates)
  6. Once enrolled in a family swim time and day, upon arrival at the pool, the enrollee must  pay for the additional family members at the door. (up to 6 participants per registration)
  7. Finally plunge in and enjoy!

 

Pool Closure Dates

DATE  DAY   REASON TIME
1/16/2023 Monday Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day

Pool Closed All Day

3/20/2023 - 4/9/2023 Monday - Sunday  Annual Maintenance Closure Pool Closed for 3 weeks
5/29/2023 Monday Memorial Day Pool Closed All Day
7/4/2023 Tuesday 4th of July  Pool Closed All Day
9/4/2023 Monday  Happy Labor Day!  Pool Closed All Day
11/23/2023 Thursday  Happy Thanksgiving!  Pool Closed All Day 
11/24/2023 Friday  City Holiday  Pool Closed All Day 
12/25/2023 Monday Happy Holidays!  Pool Closed All Day 
1/01/2024 Monday Happy New Years!  Pool Closed All Day 

Recreational Swim and Family Lap Swim Fees

FEE TYPE FEE
Adult Daily Entrance (18 - 49) $4 
Youth (0 - 17) Senior (50 and up) and Persons with Disabilities Daily Entrance $3
Adult Swim Passes, Resident Not Offered
Adult Swim Passes, Non-Resident Not Offered
Adult-Student Swim Passes, Resident Not Offered 
Adult-Student Swim Passes, Non-Resident Not Offered 
Seniors & Disabled Swim Passes, Resident Not Offered 
Seniors & Disabled Swim Passes, Non-Resident Not Offered 
Youth Recreation Swim Passes, Resident Not Offered 
Youth Recreation Swim Passes, Non-Resident Not Offered   

Recreational Swim and Diving Board Rules

Recreational Swim Rules

  • All persons entering the facility are required to pay the admission fee.
  • No person shall enter the pool without a lifeguard present.
  • Children under 48-inches tall must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older in the water within arms-reach at all times. The adult to child ratio must be 1-to-1.
  • No running at any time.
  • No diving in shallow water.
  • Bathing suits must be worn. No cut-offs allowed.
  • No toys in the recreational swim area.
  • Only coastguard approved lifejackets are permitted in the pool.
  • Hanging on ropes or lanes lines is not permitted.
  • Hanging and swinging on hand rails is not permitted.
  • Horseplay (shoving, dunking, sitting on shoulders, etc.) is not permitted in pool or on deck.
  • Possession of alcohol, tobacco and controlled substances in pool complex is not prohibited.
  • Individuals assumed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not be permitted onto City property.
  • Emergency equipment is for emergency lifeguard use only.
  • Only lifeguards are permitted on lifeguard stands.
  • No bicycles or skateboards allowed on pool deck.
  • Deck changing is not permitted.
  • No prolonged breath holding.

 

 

Diving Board Rules

  • As a safety precaution, before diving, divers must pass a swim test.
  • The swim test is as follows: 50 yards freestyle, with head in water using rotary breathing non-stop.
  • All participants passing the swim test will receive a wristband before using the diving boards.
  • Participants must be 48 inches tall to use the high dive/3 meter
  • Following a dive, participant must immediately swim directly to the closest ladder at the side of pool and exit the pool.
  • Only forward facing jumps, dives or front flips permitted. 
  • A participant may not climb up onto the board until the participant in front of them is completely out of the water.
  • No swimming in the diving well.
  • Only one (1) bounce on boards is permitted.
  • Only one (1) person on board and ladder at a time.
  • Intentionally splashing lifeguards is strictly prohibited.
  • The following is prohibited on diving board:
    • running on board
    • diving from side
    • swinging on rails
    • horseplay (flips, back dives, etc.)
    • jumping off board while others are in area