Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department

Aquatics

About Our Aquatics Programs

The City of Tracy Parks, Recreation, & Community Services aquatics program brings the community together with safe, inclusive, and engaging water activities for all ages.Facilities are open from March through late November with full programming in June and July. Patrons can participate in American Red Cross swim lessons, lifeguard, & water safety classes for all ages and aquatics specialty classes like Competitive Swim Clinics, water exercise, and lap swim.

Registration for Swim Lessons for 2026 is now open!

To register for swim classes and programs online, visit www.tracyartsandrec.com. The Joe Wilson Pool offers a wide variety of programs such as swim lessons, water exercise classes, recreation & lap swim and special events. Call (209) 831-6230 or email us at parks.aquatics@cityoftracy.org if you have any questions.

2026 Swim Scholarship Opportunities Available! Apply today!

Children's swim lesson scholarships are available for qualified families. 2026 Tracy Friends Aquatics Scholarship Applications(PDF, 370KB) are available online and in person at City Hall and/or Joe Wilson Pool during business hours.

Interested in being a Lifeguard?

For more information or to apply online at www.cityoftracyjobs.com

Water Features & 2026 Schedule

Water features at our local parks are available May 9 - Sept 26

Water Features Available May 9 - Sept 26

Special Events

Float Day Friday

Fri. May 22 @ 5:00pm-8:00pm ($6.00 entry fee)

Special Events at Joe Wilson Pool

Join in the fun for a splashin' good time!!!

Pool Safety Day - Sat. June 6 @ 12:30pm - 2:30pm (FREE)

"Lilo & Stitch (2025)" Dive-In Movie - Fri. June 12 @ 7pm - 10pm ($6.00 entry fee)

Shark Week - Mon. July 6 - Thurs. July 9 @ 12:00pm - 3:30pm | Fri. Jul 10 @ 12:30pm - 5:00pm ($5.00 entry fee)

Junior Giants Day! - Sat. August 1 @ 5:00pm - 8:00pm ($5.00 entry fee)

"Zootopia 2" Dive-In Movie - Fri. August 14 @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm ($6.00 entry fee)

Swim Lessons

The Joe Wilson Pool offers American Red Cross swim lessons for all ages!

Swim Lessons Offered

2026 Swim Scholarship Opportunities Available! Apply today!

Children's swim lesson scholarships are available for qualified families. 2026 Tracy Friends Foundation Financial Assistance Application(PDF, 370KB) are available online and at City Hall & Joe Wilson Pool during business hours.

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Becoming a lifeguard requires hard work and the desire to help save lives!

Each student is required to pass prerequisite swim skill assessments before permitted to continue in the course. Once permitted to continue with the course students will work towards CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Lifeguard certification.

Lifeguard Certification Classes

April 10 - 12, 2026 | May 15 - 16, 2026

Lifeguard Recertification Class

April 10 - 11, 2026 | May 15-16, 2026

FREE Lifeguard Workshops: April 15, 2026 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

At these workshops you will learn what it takes to be a lifeguard in and out of the water, learn how to nail your interview, and be able to apply for our open positions on site! These workshops allow the opportunity to practice the prerequisite skills need for the lifeguard certification class.