Carpinteria’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Aquatics Program will offer a range of beach and pool programs for residents and visitors this summer.
“Whether learning to swim, paddling along the coast, participating in Carp Beach Nights, or enjoying the Community Pool, there are a variety of opportunities to stay active and engaged in Carpinteria this summer,” the city said.
Following are available programs and activities:
Carpinteria State Beach Swim Platforms
The city’s Aquatics Team, with assistance from the Public Works Department, installed swim platforms at Carpinteria City Beach on June 1.
The platforms will remain in place throughout the summer season and are tentatively scheduled for removal on Sept. 8, following Labor Day weekend.
Beachgoers are reminded to swim only if they are strong and confident swimmers, to follow all lifeguard directions, and to use the swim platforms responsibly.
Carpinteria Beach Nights on Tuesdays
The city is starting Carp Beach Nights, a weekly community event held every Tuesday evening throughout the summer. Check-in begins at 5:45 p.m., with activities starting at 6 p.m.
Participants may choose from swim distances of 500 yards, 1,000 yards, or one mile, as well as one- or two-mile beach runs.
All activities are conducted under the supervision of city lifeguards. Cost is $15 per participant.
Carpinteria Community Pool Programs
The city’s Community Pool is offering summer aquatics programs for all ages and abilities. Programs include swim lessons, recreational swim, lap swim, aqua aerobics, masters swim, masters water polo, youth swim team, and youth water polo.
Swim lessons are available for children ranging from Parent & Child classes through advanced Level 4 instruction, as well as private lessons for participants seeking individualized instruction.
Lessons are designed to help swimmers build confidence, develop water safety skills, and improve swimming technique in a safe and supportive environment.
Beach Recreation and Boathouse Rentals
Beach recreation programs are in full swing. The city Boathouse, on Ash Avenue at the beach, will be open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, through Aug. 16.
Visitors can rent kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and boogie boards, or sign up for kayak, paddleboard, and surf lessons led by city lifeguard instructors.
Beach Accessibility
Mobi-mats, which make it easier for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, and other mobility devices to cross the sand, are available throughout the summer. Beach wheelchairs are also available for public use at the Linden, Holly and Ash lifeguard towers during staffed hours.
For more about aquatics programs, swim lessons, beach recreation activities, and registration, visit cityofcarp.co/summerprograms or cityofcarp.co/oceanrec.