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The Hercules Swim and
Community Center |
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Location:
Refugio Valley Road across
form HMHS
Picnic Area: Yes
Drinking Fountain: Yes
Benches: Yes
Play Structure: No
Bathrooms: Yes
Playfield: No
Kite flying: No
Hiking: No, but sports
trail runs next to Refugio Valley Road
Other: Community Center
has many
events and is available for rental.
Home of the Silver
Dolphin Swim Club |
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The Community Center seen below:



Phone: 510-799-8229
Open year-round, the swim center heats up in summer,
when it seems everyone in the East Bay -- particularly
refugees from the fog
belt -- arrives for a day of poolside fun. Part of the 66-acre Refugio Valley
Park, the swim
center has two gigantic pools: one for laps and diving, and
another extensive wading pool, which means baby can
play safely while older kids
and parents enjoy the water. Locker rooms provide ample showering amenities, and
the pools are surrounded by grassy space perfect for sun tanning or picnics. For
those who crave structure, the
center offers group and individual swim lessons,
water-exercise classes, lap swimming, lifeguard and water safety
instructor
training, and diving classes, as well as opportunities to swim with various
teams. Hours and fees change
by season.