The Fremont Pool reopened on Monday, July 13th , 2000 to the excitement of Sunnyvale swimmers. Lap swimmers, masters swimmers, water exercisers and probably some SUNN swimmers too (if they are 18 years of age), got back in the water amid adherence to safety protocols, of course. It's one swimmer per lane (or up to two if they are members of the same household).
It seems we all got through the reservation and payment process. Everyone seemed to remember their mask. The 7-10AM and 5-8PM schedule is not usually full. We are allowed to swim for 45 minutes. The costs is $12 and some rumbling has been heard about that!
Staff has been very helpful and the website now allows you to request a ladder lane, stairs, a deep lane or a shallow lane. You have to bring all your own equipment. Mostly folks just get right to it and swim.
Until the next bend in the road, at least the pool is re-opened.
Stay safe! Enjoy the pool!
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Pool Re-Opening Announcements
Because of overwhelming interest from the public, expressed to
City staff and representatives, the Fremont Pool will soon re-open. Thanks for your advocacy!
From Mayor Larry Klein:
During this transition period, based on COVID-19 protocols and
current aquatic staff availability, the City is working on a plan to offer
limited swimming pool lane appointments. The short-term plan will include
morning (7 a.m. to 10 a.m.) and early evening (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) swimming pool
lane appointments, Monday through Friday, beginning July 13, 2020.
Appointment scheduling will be live on Wednesday, July
8, 2020 by noon at Sunnyvale.ca.gov (search ‘pools’).
Swimming pool lane appointments will be a two-step process: a)
Book an appointment; b) Purchase a swim pass. Appointments will be available
for one person per lane – on the hour for 45 minutes, except where two persons
from the same household wish to reserve a lane for the same appointment.
Swimming lane appointments will be $12 per person.
As COVID-19 protocols change and staffing availability allows,
the City will consider additional programs and activities at the Sunnyvale Swim
Complex. Detailed information, including COVID-19 protocols, will be available
at Sunnyvale.ca.gov (search ‘pools’). Also, to stay informed about short-term
and future Sunnyvale Swim Complex operations, subscribe to the Aquatics
Newsletter at https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/about/subscribe.htm. You may also
contact the City at recreation@sunnyvale.ca.gov with any questions or comments
regarding the Sunnyvale Swim Complex.
Larry Klein
Sunnyvale Mayor
Cellphone: 408-504-6675
Sunnyvale Mayor
Cellphone: 408-504-6675
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Additionally, we learned to anticipate:
1)
They will have 16 lanes open.
2) You
may reserve one lane per day, for up to 5-days. The reservation system
will be put out weekly on Monday for the following week's reservation.
3) If
you don't show up, you still pay for the lane.
Information is still formulating regarding all the details, but
this is the latest news.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Pool closure - handy list of people to contact
These are the people to contact to ask when the pool is going to open:
Here is how to contact people.
City Council (and anyone generically in City through
website) 408-730-7473
More specific Council members
408-504-6675 cell
408-455-8672
408-739-8250
Gustavlarsson@sunnyvale.ca.gov or Larssoncouncil@sunnyvale.ca.gov (408) 206-5537
City Staff
School District
Monday, June 15, 2020
Fremont Pool hits snag in reopening
As you know, on March 16, 2020, the Fremont Pool was ordered closed due to the COVID-19 shelter in place order. Many of us have been waiting for the reopening of the pool. The County announced that outdoor public pools could re-open on June 4th and County outdoor public pools could re-open on June 12th. However, on June 10th, our 18-year pool operator, California Sports Center called it quits. They cited financial losses as well as a new time extension of the non-operational hiatus in order that further governmental reviews be conducted.
There has been no commitment on the part of City staff at this juncture as to a date or a plan for re-opening this important public resource.
We suggest you contact your city council members and your County Supervisors for some assistance.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Pool Fees and Closure Schedule
Pool users – This year the City of Sunnyvale has begun a public review
format for the annual review and approval process for California Sports Center’s
fees and closure schedule at the Fremont Pool.
In the past, the fees and closure schedule were only approved by staff,
without any public review. (Background: I
suggested that perhaps the time has come for fees to come under public
review. Almost all fees for recreational
services in the city are approved by the City Council! Staff responded with a public review cycle.) Perhaps you saw the signs at the Fremont Pool
office.
An issue that will arise, in coming years, complicating the cost of providing
services, aquatic and otherwise, will be increases in minimum wages and other
mandated health services. Addressing
these economic phenomena will likely take on a more general policy approach.
None the less, please be prepared to participate in the discussion regarding how
these rates can be determined fairly at the Fremont Pool for all parties involved.
The suggested rate and closure dates are attached. The only comment the Friends of the Fremont
Pool Steering Committee provided to the City of Sunnyvale staff was that the
masters swim drop in rate of $15 seemed too high. The open swim drop in rate
did go up $1 last year and is proposed to remain the same for FY17.
Please forward all comments to Nancy Grove, Community Services Manager, at
ngrove@sunnyvale.ca.gov. Thank you!
Monday, December 21, 2015
More Construction Updates
Pool Users,
This is an update regarding the construction on the
Fremont Pool. I’m passing along what I
have learned and encourage you to forward this blog to others who might be
interested.
The pool has been re-plastered and is refilled with
water. It is now curing. Other work that was performed included new
tile and underwater light repairs. The
lights were also all converted to LED which saves energy and maintenance costs.
As you probably know, the pool will be reopened by January 11th or
as early as January 4th.
Additionally, after the locker rooms were renovated last
fall, the floor in the women’s shower area was redone for better ‘flow to
drains’. Many people have asked me about puddling that now occurs between the shower
room and the changing area (and also about some puddling under two benches). I leaned that it is impractical to attempt to
fix these issues as any ‘cut’ into the solid surface epoxy floor could lead to
leaks. I also learned that the bench
posts are much more resistant to deterioration that the old posts. If you see
any issues that need to be addressed, please let the front desk know – thanks! Finally,
all seem to agree that the locker rooms are much better built than they were
originally and should last much longer.
Coming up in 2016:
The school district/city will be looking at deck repair; everyone has
noticed that it is chipping in the high traffic walking areas. Also, the school district said they might
look into shorter light poles that are less expensive to maintain and would
provide better light.
I continue to be thankful to the City of Sunnyvale
and the Fremont Union High School District for their support of this community
asset. I am also thankful for a pool
operator who really cares – California Sports Center – and for their staff who
are woven into the friendship of the Fremont Pool community. And, I am grateful
to all the pool users who participate in surveys and in meetings when we need
to do our civic duty to support an asset we all love.
Have a happy holiday and prosperous new year!
Holly
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Construction Update
Pool Users,
Please find attached the Construction Update for the
Fremont Pool shower renovation. It
appears that the plan is about the same as we were informed earlier. The expected
completion date – November 1st – is also about what we expected. We have heard and seen the construction workers
on site every day and Blach Construction has an excellent reputation.
Also as
planned, we will need to vacate the student shower rooms in mid-August when
school starts up again. The arrangements for changing area and toilets are
going to be very close by, right next to the gym, but do be prepared for an
older building.
The shower will be the most challenging. As the outdoor shower on the public shower
building will not be ready in two weeks, we will be given the opportunity to ‘rinse
off’ only until the outdoor shower is usable.
Thus, some people will be inconvenienced. The construction company is targeting
September 1st as a completion date for the exterior showers providing the
construction schedule remains on target and it is approved by the State
Architect. Please be patient and it will all be over soon.
We are looking forward to an excellent outcome and
are nearly halfway there! Please be
thankful to the high school district and remember that this pool is not on city
property. The only swimming pool the City of Sunnyvale owns is the Washington Pool,
the rest of our aquatic needs are met via joint-use agreements with the schools.
Thanks so much!
It will all be over soon. See the links below for more information.
Holly
http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Portals/0/Sunnyvale/DCS/Recreation/Sports/FremontPoolConstructionMap.pdf
http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Portals/0/Sunnyvale/DCS/Recreation/Sports/FremontPoolUpdateAug2014.pdf
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