Make a splash! Participation in an aquatics program can reduce spasticity and maximize muscle strength. It can maintain or increase endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. It can prevent symptoms secondary to MS such as muscle atrophy and joint rigidity. And it’s just plain fun! Water is buoyant and cool, making it the perfect exercise medium for people with MS.
For the date and location of an aquatics group near you, consult our calendar or review the list of ongoing exercise classes . For more information, contact us at 1-800-344-4867, (415) 230-6677.
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County |
City |
Location and Pool Details |
Schedule & Price |
| Alameda | Berkeley |
Downtown Berkeley YMCA Please call 510-848-9622 for more information on the class.
Indoor Pool |
Mondays 2:00 – 3:00pm
Class is free for YMCA members. |
| Alameda | Hayward |
Hayward Plunge Please call 510-881-6703 for more information.
Indoor Pool
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Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 – 2:30pm
$29 (seniors 55+) |
| Butte | Chico |
Chico Sports Club Please call 530-345-9427 for more information.
Outdoor Pools |
The following classes are in the therapy pool.
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays |
| Contra Costa | Walnut Creek |
Walnut Creek Sports and Fitness 1908 Olympic Blvd. Please call 925-932-6400 for more information. Outdoor Pool Average Temperature: 83-84 degrees This pool does not have a lift. |
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:45 - 9:45am or 1:00 - 2:00pm Aqua Fit Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30am Water Walking |
| Humboldt | Arcata |
Health Sport Arcata Average temperature: 82-84 degrees
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Monday - Saturday
Drop-in fee: $15 |
| Marin | Mill Valley |
Mill Valley Community Center Please call 415-383-1370 for more information on the class and financial assistance and to register.
Indoor pool with a retractable roof.
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Monday – Friday
Drop-in fee: $11 class or |
| Monterey | Monterey |
A Quality of Life Project program.
Monterey Sports Center Please call (831) 333-9091 for more information on the class.
Indoor Pool |
Wednesdays There is no fee to take the class. |
| Sacramento | Sacramento |
Sacramento Area YMCA 2021 W. St. Please call 916-452-9622 for more information on the class and financial assistance. Indoor Pool Average temperature: 82 degrees This pool does have a lift. |
Monday - Friday 10:30 - 11:30am or 1:00 - 2:00pm |
| Sacramento | Sacramento |
Pannell Meadowview Pool
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$28 for 6 sessions Tuesday/Thursday 5:15-6:15 PM and 6:30-7:30 PM Monday-Friday, Sunday 10-11 AM |
| San Francisco |
San Francisco Bayview-Hunters Point District |
MLK Jr. Pool 3rd Ave and Carroll St. For more information please call 415-822-2807. Indoor Pool Average temperature: 81 degrees This pool does have a lift. |
Tuesdays and Thursdays Disable Water Exercise 10:15 - 11:30am Wednesdays Water Aerobics 6:30 - 7:30pm Drop-in fee: $4 10 visits: $36 Seniors (65+): $21 for 10 visits Economic need: $20 for 10 visits. |
| San Francisco |
San Francisco Ingleside District |
Balboa Pool
Indoor pool |
Mondays - Fridays
Mondays and Wednesdays
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| San Francisco |
San Francisco Mission District |
Garfield Pool
Indoor Pool |
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
Drop-in fee: $4 |
| San Francisco |
San Francisco Richmond District |
Rossi Pool For more information please call 415-666-7014.
Indoor pool |
Monday - Thursdays
Drop-in fee: $4 |
| San Francisco |
San Francisco Sunset District |
Sava Pool 19th Ave and Wawona St. For more information please call 415-661-6327. Indoor pool Average temperature: 80 degrees This pool does have a lift. |
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
Drop-in fee: $4 |
| San Francisco |
San Francisco |
UCSF PhysFit Physical Therapy and Wellness Center 1675 Owens St. For more information on this program please call 415-514-4816 or email wellness@ptrehab.ucsf.edu. |
WaterFit Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday 11:00 - 12:00pm |
| San Mateo | San Mateo |
Peninsula Family YMCA Please call Elaine at 650-286-9622 for more information on classes and financial assistance.
Indoor pool |
Wednesdays
Class is free for YMCA members. |
| Santa Clara | Campbell |
Campbell Community Center
Outdoor pool |
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays |
| Santa Clara | Milpitas |
Milpitas Sports Center 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd. Pleae call 408-586-3225 for more information. Outdoor pools Average temperatures: Meter Pool: 82 - 83 degrees Yard Pool: 86 - 87 degrees Lift will be available Summer 2009 |
Mondays and Wednesdays Water Exercise 6:45 - 7:45am Rusty Hinges 4:30 - 5:30pm Arthritis Aquatics 5:30 - 6:00pm Water Exercise 6:00 - 7:00pm Drop-in fee: $5 Monthly rates vary non-Milpitas residents and Milpitas residents. |
| Shasta | Redding |
Fit One Athletic Club
Indoor pool |
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa |
Finley Aquatic Center
Please call 707-543-3760 for more information and to register.
Outdoor pool |
Mon, Wed, Fri 11:30 – 12:15pm or 12:15 – 1:00pm
Tues, Thurs, Sat
(Prices are for 4 week sessions) |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa |
Santa Rosa Junior College
Indoor pool |
Note: Summer semester classes will run June 15th - July 23rd. Please be sure to register early through the Santa Rosa Junior College. Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 - 3:30pm |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa |
Sonoma County Family YMCA
Please call 707-545-9622 for more information on classes and financial assistance. |
Large pool |