Novato To Reopen City Pool

NOVATO, CA — The Hamilton Pool will open for the summer season on June 1.

The 203 El Bonito Drive facility is offering Aquatic Program Services through a partnership with the city of San Rafael, Novato officials said.

Reservations will be required for all visits through an online reservation system to ensure sufficient space for social distancing and required cleaning protocols.

For reservations during June the priority reservation period for Novato residents opens May 17 at 9 a.m. Non-residents can make reservations starting May 24 at 9 a.m.\

The July reservation period for Novato residents opens June 14 at 9 a.m. and June 21 at 9 a.m. for non-residents.

Reservations can be made for 45-minute lap swim sessions and 90-minute recreation swim sessions.

Only one lap swim and one recreation swim time slot can be reserved per day.

Season passes and punch passes are not available this year.

Private lessons 30 minutes in length and will be available for registration beginning May 24.

Pool protocols have been modified in accordance with Marin County and California Department of Public Health guidelines, city officials said.

Program conditions are subject to change based on protocol modifications in local, state, and federal direction related to COVID-19, city officials said.

For reservations and information about programming and fees visit here.