San Diegans will soon have more opportunities to swim for free and take part in water-based fitness programs at the City Heights Swim Center, thanks to a $335,200 grant from Price Philanthropies Foundation.
Approved last week by the
San Diego City Council,
the funding will help expand hours and services at the public pool, located on Landis Street, as part of the City Heights Recreation Center. The grant will allow the pool to open seven days a week—up from the current five—and provide free admission for public swimming during the summer season.
The donation also covers lifeguard staffing, water fitness classes, and youth-focused aquatic camps.
“Having access to water, learning to swim, and preventing drowning are vital services provided by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatics team,” said Andy Field, director of Parks and Recreation. “This partnership with Price Philanthropies is making it possible for even more young San Diegans to be able to take advantage of these life-saving programs while enjoying the pool.”
Over the next year, the funding is expected to support roughly 1,000 participants in water fitness classes, 3,000 adults in lap and recreational swim, and more than 7,000 children using the pool for swimming and recreation.
“Significant time and resources were spent rebuilding the City Heights Pool, and we want to maximize its potential community benefit,” said Jennette Lawrence Shay, COO for Price Philanthropies. “Now more than ever, it is important that City Heights residents, and youth in particular, have access to vital resources like pools, parks, and recreation.”
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The donation follows all applicable city laws and will mainly be used to cover staff costs tied to expanded services.
For details on pool locations, swim schedules, and classes, visit the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department’s pools webpage. The City is also hiring Pool Guards and Recreation Aides year-round, with full-time and benefits-eligible positions available.
Price Philanthropies, founded by Sol and Helen Price, works to improve life opportunities for underserved youth, families, and communities.
