The Walnut Creek Aquatic Foundation formalized its structure as a non-profit organization in 2015 so that it could assist in fundraising for a new aquatic facility. Our mission is to promote and advance local recreational, learn-to-swim, competitive, fitness, and therapeutic aquatic activities and facilities. Our Board of Directors include community members as well as representatives of the three swim teams (Walnut Creek Masters, Walnut Creek Aquabears, Walnut Creek Aquanuts) who pay nearly $350,000 each year to rent pool time at Clarke Memorial Swim Center for practices, swim meets, and other special events. We are deeply committed to ensuring that our community has a state-of-the-art aquatic facility that sustains programming and continues a long tradition of aquatic excellence
Swim Teams
Swim teams are a large part of our
aquatics community.
The Walnut Creek Aquanuts is a world-renowned synchronized swimming club. Our mission is to develop athletes from novice to elite, building both bodies and minds and instilling skills that will serve our swimmers throughout their lifetime.
Through an atmosphere that promotes physical fitness, personal challenge, teamwork and social camaraderie, Walnut Creek Masters strives to have every member exit the pool with a heightened sense of accomplishment and self-worth.
The Walnut Creek Aquabears is committed to providing an enjoyable and complete swimming experience for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Swimmers can develop a sense of self-esteem and pride through individual and team achievement.
Community Voice
Aquatics is a valuable community asset.
Heather Farm has been at the center of my family’s life since we moved to Walnut Creek in 2002. My daughters took their first swim lessons at the Clarke Swim Center and later on played in the pool when they were at day camp. Now that they have both joined swim teams, swimming in the All City Meet at Heather Farm has become the highlight of the swim season. The pool at Heather Farm has enriched our lives.
-David S.
I use the aquatic facility at Heather Farms as both a competitive masters swimmer and as a parent–with my daughter in her first swim lessons this past summer! I love that the pool incorporates recreational activities, competitive opportunities, and is a place to further develop health and wellness for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Building healthy habits is very important to our family, we enjoy swimming and use the pool, as a family, 2-3 times a week. Aquatic facilities are one of the main reasons we choose to settle in this community!
-Alexandra T.
Clarke Swim Center at Heather Farm has played a huge part in every phase of my life. I’ve lifeguarded, taught swimming, coached, and met my husband there. We even married at the Garden Center overlooking the pool! I’ve been a member of Walnut Creek Masters since 1981, keeping me healthy, happy, and fit. Our son competed for Walnut Creek Aquabears, which played a large part in his going off to a great college and swimming for them. The community I have found at the Clarke pool has enhanced every aspect of my life and I am so grateful to have that wonderful facility.
-Chris O.
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