Swimming Pool
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Strawberry Canyon Pool

Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

75 Reviews

About

Pool with lanes for swimming lessons and a view, plus picnicking.

The main pool at Strawberry Canyon Pool is heated and typically maintained at a comfortable temperature of 80°F (approximately 27°C) for year-round use.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? This facility is widely praised as a family-friendly and enjoyable swimming destination, especially for children and swimming lessons. Reviewers highlight its large size, deep end, dedicated lifeguards across three sections, and a separate smaller pool for kids. Convenient amenities like snack machines, changing rooms, and suit spin dryers are appreciated. It's considered an excellent value for daytime weekday swimming, offering a fun experience with the option to stay and play all day on the grass. The natural setting is also noted as a plus for potential picnics. However, it receives strong criticism for not being a legitimate lap pool, citing issues such as a lack of lane lines, lanes not perpendicular to the wall, and the absence of end-of-lane flags, which make proper flip turns difficult and judgment of lane ends dangerous. A significant point of frustration is the cashless payment system for both entry and parking, requiring a card or cellphone, which is seen as inconvenient for those without digital payment options.

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Amenities

  • Street Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews
Hiba Yamani August 9th, 2023
Hiba Yamani

The pool is very nice. I brought my little one here for swimming lessons and it was great.

Melia Brady-Smith February 21st, 2023
Melia Brady-Smith

One of my favorite places to go in the world. I've been swimming here since I can remember. It's quite big and and has a deep end. There are lifeguards on duty to supervise the three sections of the large pool. They also have a smaller kid pool for the younger ones. Snack machines, bathrooms to change and spin dry your bathing suit.

J.N. King August 13th, 2017
J.N. King

This is a very nice facility for families, and for small children. The natural setting is nice. I'm sure that it's a great place for a family picnic, or swimming lessons. With that said, this not a legitimate lap pool. The short course setup has no lane lines. The lanes are not perpendicular to the wall. A proper flip turn sends the swimmer into the lane rope. It's difficult to adjust to the odd wall orientation, because there's no lane line. Lanes do not have end-of-lane flags, to signal to the swimmer that the wall is close. It is difficult to judge the location of the end of the lane, which is dangerous.

Kelsey Lowitz June 15th, 2013
Kelsey Lowitz

Seriously the best option for daytime weekday swimming. Went there recently with my 2 year old on a hot Friday afternoon and had the best time. Only $5 and you can stay and play on the grass and swim all day. A deal and very fun.

Maria Tapia July 29th, 2024
Maria Tapia

Now this payment method is crazy no more cash ppl like it’s a little fast and easy but still if you don’t bring a card you won’t be able to pay in Cash like what same with parking imaginé you don’t even bring a cellphone

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Opening Hours

Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
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