Are UC Berkeley pools open?

Spieker Pool and Golden Bear Pool are open to UC Berkeley students and faculty and staff only. Reservations for lap swim have been discontinued.

Is RSF free for Berkeley students?

Recreational Sports Facility Available to: UC Berkeley students (no fee); UC Berkeley faculty, staff, retirees, and emeriti with purchase of a Return to Rec Membership. Hours of operation.

Is RSF free for students?

Students. USC students in a degree-earning program receive a free membership for any semester in which they are enrolled at USC. Continuing2 USC students not registered for classes during the summer semester must purchase a Student Summer Membership on your MyRecSports account.

Does Berkeley have a pool?

Facility Overview They are 20 yards in length with 2 lanes. The water temperature of the three pools is maintained at 71-81 degrees F. Amenities include locker rooms, hot showers, day locks, swimsuit spinners, kickboards, pool lift, wheelchair access, and towel service.

Where can I swim in Berkeley?

Top 10 Best Places To Swim in Berkeley, CA

Lake Anza. 2.3 mi. 93 reviews.
Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area. 1.6 mi. Swimming Pools, Recreation Centers.
Lake Temescal. 2.7 mi. 148 reviews.
Hearst Pool. 1.0 mi. Swimming Pools.
King Pool. 1.0 mi.
Berkeley Tennis Club. 1.9 mi.
Temescal Pool. 2.6 mi.
Odyssey Open Water Swimming. 2.3 mi.

Does Berkeley have a dive team?

Join now for dive friendships and memories to last a lifetime! We are a group of students at University of California, Berkeley that are passionate about Scuba Diving. Membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff at Berkeley. No diving experience is necessary!

Does Berkeley have a gym for students?

Currently enrolled UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students do not need to purchase an additional membership to access Rec Sports facilities and services (prices are included in student registration fees). Read more about our current offerings for students.

Can I go to any UC gym?

Registered students from other UC campuses may use recreation centers at all UC campus facilities. During the academic year, all valid UC student IDs will be honored at the recreational sports facilities system wide.

Does Berkeley have a gym?

We’ve got great spaces and places to enjoy including three fitness and wellness centers, four swimming pools, five tennis courts, seven basketball courts, and outdoor track and fields.

What is lap swim?

Lap swimming is a type of swimming technique where you swim from one end to another. This is similar to running on a track and completing a trip around it. The swimming pool is like a race track where you swim from one end to another and complete a lap.

Does Berkeley have a beach?

Panther Beach is roughly an hour south of Berkeley near Santa Cruz. Perfect for a day of Frisbee and tanning, Panther Beach is unfailingly bustling with young folks. Unique to Panther Beach are arches that dot the coast, engendering curiosity and wonder.

Can I swim at Berkeley Marina?

Odyssey Open Water Swimming provides weekly swims at the Berkeley Marina throughout the entire year, rain or shine. Each Berkeley swim is open to swimmers at all levels of comfort and experience, and swimmers can choose the distance that best suits their abilities and goals.