Don Day Pool
Recreational Swim | Swim Lessons | Pool Rentals
- Recreational Swim
- Swim Lessons
- Aqua Aerobics
- Family Fun Nights
- Dive-In Movies
- Jr. Lifeguard
- Pool Guidelines
Recreational Swim
May 25 - August 4
| Days | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Monday - Friday | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Admission
| Ages | Prices |
|---|---|
| Children (ages 3-17) | $3 |
| Adults | $5 |
| Seniors (55+) | $1.50 |
All swimmer must wear proper swim trunks. No denim, basketball, jersey or cotton shorts or t-shirts permitted in the water. All guests must pay an entrance fee to enter the pool area. All children under the age of 7 must be within arms reach of an adult at all times.
Swim Lessons
The City of Fontana’s learn-to-swim programs are among the most comprehensive in the Inland Empire. We offer eight different levels in the morning and evening to fit almost everyone’s schedule. Classes fill up fast so sign up today!
Swim Tests take place Monday-Thursday at the Fontana Park Aquatic Center from 4:30-6:30pm and are free of charge. If you cannot make it to a Swim Test, please use this Swim Test chart below.
Important: Additional $15 applies to Non-Residents. No transfers, credits or refunds.
Weekday Swim Lessons
$50 Residents | $65 Non-Residents
Lessons are 30-minutes for 2 consecutive weeks.
*Swim tests required for enrollment.
**Registration for private and semi-private lessons must be done online only.
***Level offerings may change due to demand.
| Times | Shrimps Preschool | Blowfish Level 1 | Angelfish Level 2 | Squid Level 3 | Various Levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | X | X | X | Combo 5 & 6 | |
| 10:35am | X | X | X | Level 4 | |
| 11:10am | X | X | X | X | |
| 4:20pm | X | X | X | ||
| 4:55pm | X | X | X | Parent & Me | |
| 5:30pm | X | X | X | X | |
| 6:05pm | X | X | X | Level 4 |
Registration Dates
| Session 1 | M-F | June 3 - 14 | Session 2 | M-F | June 17 - 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Registration | July 28, 2019 | Resident Registration | June 8, 2019 | |
| Non-Resident Registration | July 30, 2019 | Non-Resident Registration | June 10, 2019 |
| Session 3 | M-F | July 8 - 19 | Session 4 | M-F | July 22 - Aug 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Registration | June 22, 2019 | Resident Registration | July 13, 2019 | |
| Non-Resident Registration | June 24, 2019 | Non-Resident Registration | July 15, 2019 |
| Session 5* | M-F | August 5 - 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Registration | July 27, 2019 | |
| Non-Resident Registration | July 29, 2019 | |
| *Session 5 Lessons are evening ONLY. | ||
Saturday Lessons
$50 Residents | $65 Non-Residents
Lessons are 1-hour for 5 consecutive Saturdays.
*Crab & Crabling/Shrimps are 30 minutes for $22.50.
**Level offerings may change due to demand.
| Times | Crab & Crabling* | Shrimps Preschool | Blowfish Level 1 | Angelfish Level 2 | Squid Level 3 | Penguins Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | X | X | X | X | ||
| 10:30am | X | |||||
| 11:00am | X | X | X | X |
Registration
| Session 1 | Saturday | June 1 - 29 | Session 2 | Saturday | July 6 - August 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Registration | May 11, 2019 | Resident Registration | June 29, 2019 | |
| Non-Resident Registration | May 18, 2019 | Non-Resident Registration | July 1, 2019 |
Aqua Aerobics
$5 | $55+ $2/day
A total body workout while minimizing impact on muscles and joints.
| Age | Days Offered | Start Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ | Monday - Saturday | July 2, 2019 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| *Please check back for the last day of Aqua Aerobics at Community Pools. | |||
Family Fun Nights
Tuesdays | 7 pm -9 pm
June 4 - July 23
Come out for games, music and prizes and enjoy Family Fun Night at your local Community Pool!
*Regular Recreational Swim admission applies.
Dive-In Movies
Saturdays | 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Ticket sales start at 6:30 pm.
Movie starts at 8:15 pm!
See movie schedule below.
*Regular Recreational Swim admission applies.
| Date Shown | Movie |
|---|---|
| June 8, 2019 | Ralph Breaks the Internet |
| June 15, 2019 | Hotel Transylvania 3 |
| June 22, 2019 | Smallfoot |
| June 29, 2019 | Lego Movie 2 |
| July 6, 2019 | Mary Poppins Returns |
| July 13, 2019 | Megamind |
| July 20, 2019 | How to Train Your Dragon 3 |
| July 27, 2019 | The Incredibles 2 |
Junior Lifeguard
Monday - Thursday | 10-15 Yrs
$125 Residents | $140 Non-Residents
Junior Lifeguard Camp is a 4-week camp where participants learn CPR, basic water rescues and stay active by running, swimming, and working out. Upon completion of the course, students may volunteer at our various aquatic facilities.
*Prerequisite required prior to enrollment. Call the Fontana Park Aquatic Center at (909) 854-5111 for further information.
| Session 1 | M-Th | June 3 - 27 | Session 2 | M-Th | July 1 - 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Registration | May 11, 2019 | Resident Registration | June 22, 2019 | |
| Non-Resident Registration | May 18, 2019 | Non-Resident Registration | June 24, 2019 | |
| *No class July 4, 2019. | ||||
Pool Rules
- All persons entering pool complex are required to pay the admission fee; including non-swimmers.
- Proper swim wear must be worn at all times*
- Provocative and/or thong swimsuits are not permitted.
- Children 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- No person shall enter the aquatic facility without a lifeguard present.
- Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.
- A complete head and body shower must be taken before entering the pool.
- Flotation devices are not permitted.
- Pool toys, balls, masks, and fins are not permitted in the pool.
- Hanging on ropes or lane lines is not permitted.
- Hanging, swinging, and sitting on hand rails is not permitted.
- No smoking, alcohol, or illegal substances. Individuals assumed to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will not be permitted to enter the aquatic facility.
- No gum chewing.
- No glass or open flame.
- No running, pushing, shoving or horse play in the pool or on the deck.
- Chicken fights, intentional splashing, and foul language will not be permitted.
- No weapons or items used to cause harm.
- Cell phones, cameras and video cameras may not be used in locker rooms.
- The City of Fontana is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles.
- No animals - with the exception of medical assistance dogs are allowed on deck.
- Emergency equipment is for lifeguard use only. Only lifeguards are permitted on lifeguard stands.
- Diving is only permitted from diving board.
Diving Board Rules
- A swim test is highly recommended prior to using diving boards.
- Please ask a lifeguard to administer the test.
- Only one (1) bounce on is permitted.
- Only one (1) person on the ladder at a time.
- Upon entry, swimmer must swim directly to closest ladder at the side of the pool to exit.
- Intentionally splashing lifeguards is strictly prohibited.
- The following is prohibited on the diving board:
- Running on the board.
- Diving from the side of the board.
- Swinging on the rails.
- Horseplay (flips, back dives, etc.)
- Wearing goggles
We reserve the right to deny entrance to:
- Persons who are hostile or a threat to the staff and others.
- Anyone who does not follow pool rules.
- Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Children 6 and younger who are not accompanied by an adult.
- Persons with colds, coughs, nasal or eye discharges, open wounds, bandages, etc.
Pool rules are designed for the safety of everyone. The City of Fontana reserves the right to amend these rules for the safety of the participants.
The City of Fontana also reserves the right to remove any participants who violate any of these rules or ignores direction from aquatics staff.
Failure to follow the pool rules will result in non-admittance or expulsion from the pool grounds.
No Refunds Will Be Issued.
*Aquatic staff reserves the right to have final interpretation of pool rules and proper swim wear.
Upcoming Events
Swim-to-Win
July 8 | 8am-12pm | Free!
Fontana Park Aquatic Center
Sign your child up for our mock swim meet held at the Fontana Park Aquatic Center. Children currently enrolled into swim lessons may sign up for a maximum of 3 events depending on the level they are currently enrolled into. Check-in begins at 7:30am and the swim meet begins at 8am.
For more information, call (909) 854-5111.
*Open to registered swim lesson participants of all pool locations.
Rentals
Aquatic Facility Availability
All City of Fontana pools are available when not in use for City-organized/sponsored events. Rental times and dates are subject to approval. For more details and available dates and times, please contact the Fontana Park Aquatic Center at (909) 854-5111. Be sure to read over the Facility Reservation Application before making your reservation.
| Facility | Group Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Pool, Miller Pool, Don Day Pool, Martin Tudor Splash Park | 1-50 | $175 for 2 hours |
| 51-100 | $250 for 2 hours | |
| 101-200 | $325 for 2 hours |
Fee Schedule
There is a two-hour minimum for all City pool rentals. For Community Pool rentals, each additional hour is half the original price. A refundable trust deposit of $150 is required at the time of reservation. Deposit does not go toward facility balance.
Making your Reservation
1. Fill out a Reservation Form available at Fontana Park Aquatic Center or any community pool.
2. Call or visit the pool site of your choice to find out if the desired date is available.
3. Pay the facility deposit.
4. Make your final payment of the balance at least 30 days before your event.
5. Attend and enjoy your event with the City of Fontana Aquatic Staff.
Note: Cancellations less than 60 days prior to the event will result in 100% loss of funds. All final payments must be made 30 days prior to the event. If the balance is not paid off 30 days in advance, the reservation will result in a cancellation and 100% loss of all paid fees.
** All rentals are on a first come first serve basis. Reservations will not be taken over the phone and dates cannot be temporarily reserved.
Questions about rentals? Call the Fontana Park Aquatic Center at (909) 854-5111.
Don Day Pool | (909) 349-6997 | 14501 Live Oak Ave. Fontana, CA
For all activities, proper swim attire is required.