About Open Swim

Burgess Pool offers two pools for Open Swim seasonally. The Wading Pool is open to the community every day during the summer season and the Instructional/Recreation Pool features two lanes dedicated to open swim and operates 7 days a week throughout the summer.

Lifeguards are on duty at all times during open swim. No registration required, just drop in.

Wristbands are required in the open swim area. Please visit the front desk to purchase for a drop-in swim or check in with your membership to receive your open swim wristband.

Children 5 years and younger and non-swimmers must have a responsible person (15+) in the pool, within arm’s reach at all times.

Children 13 years and younger must have an adult on the pool deck supervising them at all times.

🎉 Party at the Pool! ☀️

Looking for the perfect place to host your next gathering or birthday bash? Make a splash with a pool party! Bring all your family and friends – just pay the regular drop-in rate and enjoy a full day of sun, fun, and swimming.

No reservations needed – Just show up and celebrate!
Have a large party? Contact a Customer Service representative today!

*New* Swim Checks for Safety

To better serve our community and promote a safe swimming environment, we’re introducing Swim Checks for open swimmers.

How It Works:

• When a swimmer 13 years or younger checks in at the front desk (drop-in or member), they’ll receive an orange wristband.
• Swimmers 14 years and up will receive a green wristband.
• Young swimmers who wish to swim in deep water without a parent or guardian (15+ years old)  in the water must complete a Swim Check to earn their green wristband.

Swim Check Includes:
Jump in the water
Floating or treading for 1 minute
Turn around
Swim 25 yards using front and/or back strokes
Exit the water

Swim Checks are challenge-by-choice and can be retaken. Those who opt not to take it or are not yet ready must stay within arm’s reach of a chaperone (15+ years old) when swimming in deep areas.

• Swimmers who pass will receive their green wristband from the lifeguard administering the test and will be cleared for deep water fun!
• If you do not want to retake your swim test the next time you visit, please create an account with us and show your green wristband to the front desk staff to note on your account.

Pool Rules
Updated – 3/31/25 – English Spanish

Schedule & Pricing for Recreation Open Swim

Instructional/Recreation Pool: June 9 – August 1, 2025

Wading Pool

Pricing

Menlo Park Resident

Adult: $9 per day
Senior (60+): $8 per day
Youth (17 and under): $5 per day
Family (up to 5 immediate family members from the same household): $24 per day
Spectator Fee: $3 per day
Kids (1 and under): FREE

Non-Resident

Adult: $11 per day
Senior (60+): $10 per day
Youth (17 and under): $6 per day
Family (up to 5 immediate family members from the same household): $28 per day
Spectator Fee: $5 per day
Kids (1 and under): FREE

Drop-In anytime!

Summer Open Swim Family Pass

• Pass is good for up to 5 members of the same family.
• Children 1 years old & under enter for free
• Children under the age of 14 must have a parent or guardian (18+) in attendance
• Summer open swim family pass does not guarantee access if pool is at capacity
• Pass is good during Open Swim hours only (see Schedule & Pricing tab)
• Pass is valid for the following dates:
• Passes are not transferable.
• All pool rules must be followed while enjoying the pool.

2025 Summer Open Swim Family Pass – Registration OPEN NOW!

Summer Pass: May 31 – August 10 (10 weeks)

Hyperlocal
$155 for season
$16 for additional family members

Resident
$239 for season
$24 for additional family members

Non-Resident
$287 for season
$28 for additional family members

Extended Summer Pass: May 24 – Sept 1 (14 weeks)

Hyperlocal
$188 for season
$16 for additional family members

Resident
$289 for season
$24 for additional family members

Non-Resident
$347 for season
$28 for additional family members

To qualify for Belle Haven Hyperlocal pricing or to register at this price please reach out to our Customer Service team at customerservice@menloswim.com or call us at 650-781-5525.

View the Open Swim Summer Schedule by Clicking on the Schedule & Pricing tab above.

Policies

Wristbands are required in the open swim area. Please visit the front desk to purchase for a drop-in swim or check in with your membership to receive your open swim wristband.

Children 5 years and younger and non-swimmers must have a responsible person (15+) in the pool, within arm’s reach at all times.

Children 13 years and younger must have an adult on the pool deck supervising them at all times.

*New* Swim Checks for Safety

To better serve our community and promote a safe swimming environment, we’re introducing Swim Checks for open swimmers.

How It Works:

• When a swimmer 13 years or younger checks in at the front desk (drop-in or member), they’ll receive an orange wristband.
• Swimmers 14 years and up will receive a green wristband.
• Young swimmers who wish to swim in deep water without a parent or guardian (15+ years old)  in the water must complete a Swim Check to earn their green wristband.

Swim Check Includes:
Jump in the water
Floating or treading for 1 minute
Turn around
Swim 25 yards using front and/or back strokes
Exit the water

Swim Checks are challenge-by-choice and can be retaken. Those who opt not to take it or are not yet ready must stay within arm’s reach of a chaperone (15+ years old) when swimming in deep areas.

• Swimmers who pass will receive their green wristband from the lifeguard administering the test and will be cleared for deep water fun!
• If you do not want to retake your swim test the next time you visit, please create an account with us and show your green wristband to the front desk staff to note on your account.

Pool Rules
Updated – 3/31/25 – English Spanish

Conduct Safety
Please help ensure a great experience for everyone. Before you send your young swimmers to the pool, be aware that we wish to maintain high standards for conduct with emphasis on safety. We encourage behavior that is respectful and mature, and our guards will enforce safety rules with regard to running on deck, roughhousing and courtesy.

Children
Children 5 years and under must have a parent/guardian (18+) in the pool, within arm’s reach at all times.
Children 6 – 14 years must have a parent/guardian (18+) on the pool deck supervising them, unless they are attending a registered class or program.

Diaper policy: Double up
Help us keep the pools open by using both a disposable swim diaper and reusable diaper cover for your children who are not fully toilet-trained.

Pool Rules

General Pool Rules

• No swimming allowed unless a lifeguard is on duty.
• All swimmers must wear the appropriate wristband in open swim areas.
• To swim in deep water, swimmers must have a green wristband or be within arms reach of a responsible person who is fifteen (15) years old or older
• Children ages thirteen (13) and under must be supervised by an adult at all times while at the pool facility.
• Children five (5) years and under must have a responsible person fifteen (15) years old or older in the pool, within arm’s reach at all times.
• Roughhousing, shoving, and dunking are not allowed. No pushing or pulling into the pool, hitting with noodles or other objects.
• No spins, flips, belly flops, back dives, or back jumps.

• No long breath holding, hyperventilating, or extended underwater swimming is allowed.
• No playing, swinging, jumping, or diving on stairs, ladders, or railings.
• No diving into the Instructional/Recreation Pool. Jump in feet first, facing forward only.
• Water wings and other inflatable devices are not allowed. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are permissible and must be provided by the patron.
• Non-toilet trained children must adhere to the double diaper policy. They must wear a water-proof diaper and a diaper cover; a swim suit over the diaper counts as a diaper cover.
• Swimmers must wear proper swim attire at all times.
• No glass or ceramic containers are allowed anywhere in the facility.
• No running or skipping on deck. Walk at all times to avoid accidents.
• No unauthorized swim lessons or coaching.
• Please do not visit with or distract the lifeguards. If you have questions, inquire inside at the Front Desk.
• Only lifeguards who are properly trained are allowed on lifeguard chairs.
• No sitting on, pushing down, or swimming over lane lines.
• Kickboards, pull buoys and fins provided by Menlo Swim and Sport are for lap swimming only. They are not allowed in open swim areas.
• Starting blocks are for use by competitive programs only when directly supervised by a qualified coach.
• No smoking (including electronic cigarettes), alcohol, or drugs allowed in the facility.
• No food or drink on the pool deck. Eating is permitted on tables, benches and grassy areas.
• Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, and other vehicles are not allowed to be operated in the pool area and must be walked while on deck.
• No dogs or other pets are allowed in the facility except service animals.
• Persons currently having active diarrhea or who have had active diarrhea within the previous 14 days shall not be allowed to enter the pool water.
• Changing clothes on deck is not allowed.
• In the event of an emergency, follow directions from the staff.
• Any action or behavior that is deemed unsafe or inappropriate by the aquatics staff will not be allowed. All aquatics staff have full authority over guests using the pool area and as situations warrant, they may enforce rules not listed.
• The Pool Manager on Duty may close the entire pool complex or any portion(s) of the pool complex, for any safety or maintenance reason.
• Please respect the rights of others to feel safe and secure.
• Please refrain from using profanity or offensive language, loud conversations or music, inappropriate public display of affection, or any other disruptive behavior
• Admission price is for one entry only. No in and out privileges.
• Menlo Swim and Sport, Team Sheeper, Inc. and City of Menlo Park are not responsible for any lost or stolen personal items and assume no liability for the loss or theft of a patron’s personal belongings.
• Lockers are provided to secure personal belongings; guests may bring locks for use on lockers. All locks must be removed at the end of the day.

Facility Rules

• Locker rooms will close 20 minutes after the pool closes.
• Emergency doors are to remain closed and be used in case of emergency only.
• Emergency doors, facility doors, storage areas, and safety equipment are not to be blocked by guests or objects.
• Please dispose of all trash in receptacles provided.
• Restrooms and locker rooms may not be used for loitering or other unintended uses. Cell phone use in locker rooms is prohibited
• Offices and areas marked as “Employees Only” are not for use by the general public unless approved by staff.

Thank you for helping keep our swimming pool safe and enjoyable for everyone!