From a July 21, 2026 City of Piedmont press release
Lap and open swim schedules at the Community Pool’s Settlemier Competition Pool will shift in the coming weeks as local youth aquatics teams begin their seasonal practices.
Midday activity hours will change starting Monday, July 27, when the Piedmont High School water polo team starts pre-season practice. Starting August 10, hours will shift again as the PHS water polo team and Piedmont Swim Team fall season practice schedules begin.
From August 10 through October 30, the Competition Pool will be fully dedicated to water polo practice on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings from 9 am – 11 am.
Competition and Activity Pool schedules through October 30 are available on the City’s website. Hours are subject to change, so visitors are encouraged to check the website to confirm schedules before visiting.
As a facility built to serve the full community, the pool provides space for recreation, fitness, swim instruction, and youth sports throughout the year – striving to balance water access across the diverse array of community aquatic needs.
During the fall season, the Competition Pool will continue to offer over 61 hours of lap swim and 66 hours of rec/open swim availability each week.
Planned closures for PHS water polo home games
The Competition Pool is scheduled to be closed from 2pm-8pm for PHS Water Polo home games on the following dates (schedule is subject to change):
• Thursday, September 3
• Wednesday, September 9
• Tuesday, September 22
• Thursday, September 24
• Tuesday, October 6
• Tuesday, October 20
The Activity Pool will remain open with regularly scheduled activities during the games.
Spectators are welcome at water polo games. Those wishing to watch the game can enter at the Magnolia Avenue gate.
A full list of planned closures is posted on the pool website.
The first year of pool operations is a period of learning and adjustment. Staff are monitoring use patterns, exploring new approaches to balance access needs, and making operational decisions with several goals in mind: maximizing community access, balancing the needs of all user groups, and maintaining a financially sustainable operating model.
Find pool hours, schedules, and visitor information on the city website.
Register for aquatics programs here.