Larkey Swim Center
Status of Pool Openings and Closures
*Please check schedule carefully during holiday & maintenance closures*
- Clarke Swim Center: Open for regular programming
- Larkey Swim Center: CLOSED - open for team use only
Clarke Swim Center heater update:
Clarke Swim Center repairs have been completed! Both heaters are now functioning and the pool is holding temperature.
We will re-open for regular programming starting today, Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm (Team use 4pm – 7pm and Public Lap Swim 7pm – 8pm).
- The pool will be long course until February 12th.
- Water Exercise will resume in lane 1 starting tomorrow 8:15am – 9:00am (long course) and deep water from 9:15am – 10:00am.
- The pool may be a bit warmer tomorrow morning than usual and we will continue to adjust the temperature tomorrow.
- Larkey will return to its regular youth team programming and public swim will no longer be available for the off-season.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we worked through this repair.
Pool Amenities
Larkey Swim Center is located in lovely Larkey Park at 2771 Buena Vista Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94597. Send us an email at Aquatics@walnut-creek.org or call our front desk at (925) 943-5861.
The 25x25 meter heated pool has a 1-meter diving board. Larkey Swim Center offers these programs during the Summer only:
- Recreational swim, all ages
- Lap swim
- Swim lessons, ages 10 months to adult (group and private held in the summer)
- Birthday party packages
- Sprayground: People of all ages also love our accessible, all-abilities sprayground with slides, waterfalls and more. This fun amenity is open during recreational swim hours and is included with admission to the swim center. There are also “sprayground only” hours in the mornings and evenings during swim lesson hours. Admission is $3 during sprayground only hours.
- Private rentals: Rent the spray ground for a private party or event.
- Locker rooms and an additional family changing/restroom
- Shaded pool deck space
- Covered party areas available to rent
Summer Recreational Swim Pass
Unlimited use for pass holders during recreational swimming hours at both Clarke and Larkey Swim Centers. Valid June 10 - September 4, 2024. Does not cover the $3 inflatable fee at Clarke. Does cover sprayground only hours at Larkey. Non-refundable and non-transferable. Not valid for lap swim or water exercise courses.