NOW IS THE MOMENT! We need YOU to attend the City Council Meeting on March 5 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Staff will be presenting a proposed two pool design of one recreational pool with 6 lap lanes attached + one multi-use 50 meter pool that reduces the pool space and functionality of the swim center to less than …

Many of you asked about the plans for the new swim center at Heather Farm and how you can ensure that the new swim center is what you hope for. Even if you attended the community meetings in the fall or completed the City’s survey, we need each of you to make your voice heard!  Please plan to attend one …

Happy Holidays from the Walnut Creek Aquatic Foundation! Even with the winter weather, the pools at Heather Farm continue to be utilized by hundreds of people every day. The need for a new, state-of-the-art aquatic facility is more critical than ever, and we appreciate your support as the work continues to ensure that a facility is constructed which meets the …

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: On Wednesday, October 11th, the City of Walnut Creek is hosting an Open House for the city’s new Aquatic and Community Center. Members of the community are invited to attend, view the conceptual design, and provide feedback. You must pre-register for the Open House, so please do so!  Last year, the Walnut Creek Aquatic Foundation entered into a Memorandum of …

Seasons Greetings from the Walnut Creek Aquatic Foundation! As the weather cools down, the pools at Heather Farm continue to be utilized by hundreds of aquatic athletes every day. The need for a new, state-of-the-art aquatic facility is more critical than ever. On November 8th, Walnut Creek residents passed Measure O. The ballot measure shifts the sales tax from 8.75% to …

As we previously reported, the Walnut Creek Aquatic Foundation (WCAF) entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Walnut Creek to raise $3 million dollars toward a new aquatic facility to be constructed at Heather Farm Park. You can read more about the MOU here.  The MOU between WCAF and the City of Walnut Creek:  Secures the City’s commitment to …

October 14, 2019 Now that summer has ended it is natural for some swimmers to head into aquatic hibernation, however it is important that we stay aware of happenings regarding aquatics in our community. This summer, the City continued studying the facilities in Heather Farm, Civic Park, and Shadelands. Although statistics gathered by consultants, from approximately 1200 respondents, showed strong …

June 25, 2019 It’s the time of year when the pools around Walnut Creek are filled with the sounds of children playing, swim lessons being taught, lifeguards announcing rest period, and excited cheers at swim meets. This weekend over 1800 children from Walnut Creek will participate in the All City Meet just as the generations before them have for over …

April 23, 2019 While some of you may have taken a break from swimming over the winter, things have been busy at the Clarke and Larkey Swim Centers. In March, the Walnut Creek Aquabears hosted the Spring Junior Olympics at the Clarke Swim Center. This exciting meet brought 1000 swimmers to Heather Farm Park from all over California and Nevada …

October 23, 2018 The City of Walnut Creek has posted an online survey as part of its Your Parks, Your Future campaign. Please take the survey and make your priorities for programming and facility upgrades known! The Clarke Swim Center is over 50 years old and is in need of renovation to remain operational and to come up to modern …