Aquatics

Pleasant Valley Pool

Children with swimming gear splash in a pool under adult supervision, while one boy leaps into the water. — Swim lessons at PV Pool

Pleasant Valley Pool Schedule

2320 North Avenue
530-895-4703

Summer 2025 Season

June 9 – August 16

(Closed to the public on Sundays. Closed 7/4-Independence Day)

Lap Swim

Mon-Fri | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | June 9th-August 15

Additional Date: Saturday August 2nd

Rec Swim

Mon-Sat | 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM | June 9th-August 16th | Closed on Sundays

Family Swim

Mon-Thu | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | June 9th- August 14th

Friday Teen Swims

Dates: June 13th, June 27th, July 11th, August 8th
Fridays: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Movies at the Pool - "Dive-in Movies"

Dates: Saturday June 7th (Twisters) & Saturday July 5th (Moana 2)

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Fee: $4

Swim Lessons

Mon-Thu | 9:20 AM - 11:50 AM & 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Sessions beginning June 9th

PV Rec/Family/Lap Swim Fees

Rec Swim & Family Swim	Fee
General Admission	$4
Seniors & Military	$3
Friday Teen Swim	$5
Children 2 and under	Free!

Lap Swim	Fee
General Admission	$4
Seniors/Military	$3

Summer Swim Passes

All Passes are available for purchase at Pleasant Valley Pool or at the CARD office.

Summer Swim Passes are valid from June 9 through August 16. Only immediate family members may use swim passes for lap swims, recreational swims, family swims, and movie nights.

Swim passes are only valid at the Pleasant Valley Pool. Swim passes guarantee admission for: Lap Swim, Rec Swim, Family Swim, and Movie Nights.

The swim pass cannot be used for swim lessons, teen swim, or other aquatic programs.

Summer Swim Passes	Fee
Family Pass (Up to 6 family members)	$150
Additional family member	$25
Individual Season Pass	$50

Sycamore Pool at One-Mile Recreation Area

A photo of Sycamore Pool and trees in Bidwell Park

No-Swim Advisory for Big Chico Creek; creek play paused at Camp Chico Creek and Camp Chi Da Ca. Contact info@chicorec.gov for questions. Call 530-552-3929 to report illness.

On July 18, 2025, Butte County Public Health issued a No-Swim Advisory for Big Chico Creek due to E. Coli Risk.

Butte County Public Health Advisory

Residents who suspect that they've been infected with a waterborne illness should contact their healthcare provider. For questions or to report waterborne illness to Butte County Public Health, please call 530-552-3929.

Sycamore Pool is an untreated natural waterway. Creeks, streams, and other natural waterways are untreated water sources that may contain germs, bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause waterborne illnesses or infections.

When swimming in any natural waterway, it is recommended to:

Avoid swallowing water
Rinse off your body with fresh water after swimming
Wash your hands with soap and water before eating

Sycamore Pool is monitored closely during the summer, and advisories are updated and posted accordingly.

**Lifeguards will not be on duty while the swimming advisory is in place.**

May contain: water, human, person, clothing, and apparel

Lifeguard Certification Classes

Lifeguarding for CA with Bundle 5-Blended Learning

Lifeguard Training Review (Recertification)

A lifeguard watching over a public swimming pool with people swimming and lounging around.

Pool Rentals

Have a child’s birthday party, family reunion, team building activity, or company social at the Pleasant Valley Pool!

Click HERE for more information.

Outdoor swimming pool with flags and starting block, surrounded by trees and buildings, under a clear blue sky.

Pleasant Valley Pool

Located next to Bidwell Junior High School, this popular swimming pool is utilized throughout the year by the Bidwell Junior High School Physical Education Department, the Pleasant Valley High School Swim Team and the Aqua Jets Swim Team. CARD seasonally offers swim lessons, open rec swim, and open family swim hours.

Youth Programs Guidelines and Resources

Click here to review youth programs guidelines including participant expectations. Expectations for Program Participants Include:

Be Safe (includes staying with the group, keeping hands and feet to themselves)
Be Respectful (includes listening and following directions, using appropriate language)
Be Responsible (includes using the restroom independently/no bathroom accidents, keeping track of personal items, telling the truth)

Refund & Credit Policy

All refunds will be issued to the original payment method. If cash, Electronic Check Processing, expired credit card, or check were used in the original payment, we must issue a check for the refund…

No Swim Advisory for Big Chico Creek

Out of an abundance of caution following the announcement from Butte County Public Health, we’ll be pausing all creek play at Camp Chico Creek and Camp Chi Da Ca until further notice. Read the press release from Butte County Public Health for more info.