Open Swim

About Open Swim

Belle Haven Pool features two pools for Open Swim and a splash pad that operates seasonally. The Instructional Pool & Performance Pool feature lanes dedicated to open swim and operate 7 days a week throughout the summer.

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

Non-swimmers must be accompanied in the water by a parent within arm’s reach.

Children 5 years and younger must have a parent/guardian (16+) in the pool, within arm’s reach at all times.

Children 6 – 13 years must have a parent/guardian (16+) on the pool deck supervising them, unless they are attending a registered class or program.

Pool Rules
Updated – 5/20/23 – English Spanish

Residency Verification – Starting January, 2025
Our Front Desk Staff will be verifying addresses using our Incorporated Menlo Park address look up for anyone purchasing a resident or hyperlocal drop-in swim. Please plan to provide your home address for verification at the front desk. To speed up your visits, please create an account here.

Schedule & Pricing for Recreation Open Swim

Instructional Pool & Splash Pad

Monday – Friday	12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday/Sunday	10:00am – 4:00pm

Pricing

Menlo Park Hyperlocal Resident

Adult: $6 per day
Youth (17 and under): $3 per day
Family (up to 5 immediate family members from the same household): $16 per day
Spectator Fee: $3 per day
Kids (1 and under): FREE

Beginning January 2025, our Front Desk Staff will be verifying addresses using our Incorporated Menlo Park address look up for anyone purchasing a resident drop-in swim. Please plan to provide your home address for verification at the front desk. To speed up your visits, please create an account here.

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: $10 per day
Senior (60+): $9 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!

Policies

Residency Verification for Drop In Swims Coming Soon!

Starting January 2nd, 2025, Menlo Swim & Sport will be verifying addresses for the resident and hyperlocal resident discounts.

We will be verifying addresses using our Incorporated Menlo Park address look up for anyone purchasing a resident or hyperlocal drop-in swim beginning Jan 2, 2025.

Here’s how it will work:

If you have an account with us:

Your Incorporated Menlo Park residency has already been verified! When you arrive at the pool, provide your name at the front desk and our front desk can help you purchase a drop in swim.

If you are a Belle Haven hyperlocal resident, please reach out to our front desk staff to verify your hyperlocal residency. You can check the map here.

If you don’t already have an account with us:

You can create one here.

The system will automatically verify that you are an incorporated Menlo Park Resident.

If you are a Belle Haven hyperlocal resident, please reach out to our front desk staff to verify your hyperlocal residency. You can check the map here.

If you’d prefer not to create an account, each time you visit, our Front Desk staff can enter your address to verify residency.

If you want to speed up your visit even more, you can add a credit card to your account, then ask for an account fob at the front desk. When you arrive at the front desk, scan your fob and ask that the front desk charge the credit card on file for your drop-in swim.

Residency Verification FAQs

Q: How does this change my experience at the pool?
A: If you already have a membership with us, you are all set and there are no changes to how you scan in for a swim.

If you are not a member, it might take a little longer to purchase a resident or hyperlocal resident drop-in to allow time for the address verification.

Q: Is there anything I can do to speed up the process?
A: Yes! You can set up an account in our system so our front desk staff will just need to look up your account by name to verify your residency status without us looking up your address each time. You can also add a credit to your account and receive a scan-in card to speed up the process even more!

Q: Does it cost anything to make an account?
A: It does not cost anything to set up an account.

Q: I don’t want to create an account. What should I do?
A: No problem at all. Please be prepared for us to look up your address each time you visit the pool. You might want to allow additional time (especially during our busy summer months) as resident verification will add a little time at the front desk for each drop-in visitor.

Q: What if I’m not a resident of incorporated Menlo Park? Do I still need an account?
A: No, you would not need an account. We would still like for you to create an account; however, your address does not need to be verified so you could just pay our non-resident fee each time you visit without a delay.

Q: If I sign up for an account, does that mean I’m going to start getting marketing emails from you?
A: No, we do not add you to any of our communication email lists after creating an account. If you register for memberships or events, you will be included on relevant closure or notification emails. You can unsubscribe at any time if you no longer wish to receive email communications from us, but we hope you don’t so we can keep you as informed as possible!

Q: Why is this process changing?
A: We are aiming to better match our residency verification process with that of the City of Menlo Park.

Pool Rules
Updated – 5/20/23 – 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 in the pool, within arm’s reach at all times.
Children 6 – 14 years must have a parent/guardian on the pool deck supervising them, unless they are attending a registered class or program.

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 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.

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.

Lap Swimming during Open Swim
Adults who pay for Open Swim are welcome to swim laps during Open Swim times without paying extra fees. Alternatively, you can register and pay for Lap Swim membership on a monthly basis which automatically gives you all day access to the pools.

Pool Rules

General Pool Rules

No swimming allowed unless a lifeguard is on duty.
Children ages fourteen (14) and under must be supervised by an adult at all times while at the pool facility.
Children 5 years and under must have a parent/guardian 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 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.