Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park Opens for Public Swimming

147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, 682-7830

Public Swimming Hours
The pool will be open for public swimming Memorial Day through Labor Day. Download a flyer here.

Spring May 29–June 13
Sat/Sun, 1–5 pm

Summer June 14–Aug. 22
Mon–Th, 1:15–4:15 pm
Fri, Sat & Sun, 1–5 pm
*Fri, June 18, 1:15–4:15 pm

Late Summer Aug. 28–Sept. 6
Sat/Sun, 1–5 pm

Holidays May 31, Sept. 6, Mon., 1–5 pm;
July 4, Sun., 1–5 pm

Friday Night Family Swimming
June 25, July 23, Aug. 20
7–9:30 pm

Children 8 years and under must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult (18 years/older).

For more information, see the Aquatics page.

Thirsty Thirsday

Kick off the weekend early! Enjoy this spin-off of Taste of the Vine with a Margarita twist! Wine, Margaritas and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Non-alcoholic beverages available. Sponsored by The Chateaus of Pleasant Hill.

June 24

• Thurs., 4–6 pm
• Fee: $6 / Presale, $8 / At the door
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane

Friday Night Family Swim

June 25

• 7–9:30 pm
• Pleasant Hill Aquatic Pk., 147 Gregory Ln.
• Under 2 yrs Free

• 2–6 yrs $3.50
• 7–17 yrs $4.00
• 18 yrs/older $4.00
• Seniors 55 yrs/older $3.50

Children 8 yrs/under must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult (18 yrs/older.) Read more about Friday Night Family Swim here.

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Garage Bands at the Lake

Featuring local bands, Macerate, Lobotomizer, and Feast

Check out local teen bands at the Pleasant Hill City Hall. Co-sponsored by PHR&PD and the City of Pleasant Hill. For details, or if you are a teen band interested in performing, call 682-0896 or email khunn@pleasanthillrec.com.

June 25, July 16, Aug. 6

• FREE
• Showtime: 7 pm
• Pleasant Hill City Hall: Lawn Area, 100 Gregory Ln., Pleasant Hill

Bunco

Potluck at 4 pm, Bunco begins at 5 pm. Fun and friendly atmosphere where no prior knowledge of the game is necessary! Buy your ticket at the Senior Center!

June 27, July 25, Aug. 29

• Sun., 4–7 pm
• Tickets: $4 plus bring potluck item to feed 4 people.
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane, Bldg. 2

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4th of July Pancake Breakfast & Boutique

All you can eat pancakes plus more. After breakfast, enjoy a wonderful selection of handmade items from the boutique.

July 4

• Saturday, 8–11am
• Fee: $3.50 ages 11 and up / $2.50 ages 5 to 10 / FREE ages 4 & under
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane, Bldg. 2

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4th of July in Pleasant Hill

• Firecracker 5K Fun Run –

  7:30 am (young tykes and the rest of us). Register in advance at www.phjuly4.com

• Parade – A Star Spangled Celebration

9:30 am start; Downtown Crescent Drive area

• Fun & Games in the Park –

10:30 am–2:30 pm, 147 Gregory Ln. – FREE entertainment for the whole family including stage entertainment, kids games, petting zoo for the kids, bounce events, community booths, and more. Food/beverages by BACK 40 Texas BBQ may be purchased.

• Cool Off –

1–4:30 pm THE SPRAYGROUND IS OPEN!! Splash at PH Aquatic Park.

• Fireworks! –

College Park High School; view great fireworks starting around 9 pm. Refreshments available. Arrive by 7 for the best spot on th lawn and great food and beverage from Smokin Okies BBQ Joint. Music from the Diablo Valley College POPS Band.

For information, parade application or to volunteer, visit www.phjuly4.com.
For other questions, call Jim Bonato, 938-5433

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Garage Bands at the Lake

Featuring local band, The Rubber Munchkin Experience.

Check out local teen bands at the Pleasant Hill City Hall; show time, 7 pm. Co-sponsored by PHR&PD and the City of Pleasant Hill. For details, or if you are a teen band interested in performing, call 682-0896 or email khunn@pleasanthillrec.com.

July 16

• FREE
• Pleasant Hill City Hall: Lawn Area, 100 Gregory Ln., Pleasant Hill

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Derby Day

(All ages are welcome!)

Test your engineering skills and design a boat out of cardboard, recyclables, and duct tape. All boats will compete in races across the pool. Wear your swimsuit and prepare to get wet! Pre-registration required by July 14. Download the rules, information, and entry form here, or call 682-0896.

8780.901 July 16

• Fri., 2 pm (race start time)
• Entry fee: $5/boater
• PH Aquatic Park: 147 Gregory Ln.

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Sunday Matinee

Relax with an afternoon of live theater presented by the Vagabond Players. Complimentary light refreshments before the show.

July 18 Lend Me A Tenor

• Sun., 2 pm; doors open, 1:45 pm
• Presale: $6, At the door: $8
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane

Friday Night Family Swim

July 23

• 7–9:30 pm
• Pleasant Hill Aquatic Pk., 147 Gregory Ln.

• Under 2 yrs Free
• 2–6 yrs $3.50
• 7–17 yrs $4.00
• 18 yrs/older $4.00
• Seniors 55 yrs/older $3.50

Children 8 yrs/under must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult (18 yrs/older.) Read more about Friday Night Family Swim here.

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NEW! Pleasant Hill Blues & Brews Festival

Enjoy a day of live blues music and draft brew tasting. Live performances by The Tommy Castro Band, The Volker Strifler Band, Delta Wires, Tari LaCourt and the TLC Band, and Caroompas Room. Co-sponsored by PHR&PD and the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce. Shuttle parking available from JFK University. For Tickets and more information visit www.bluesandbrewsfestival.com

July 24

• Sat, 11 am–6 pm
• Brew Tasting Tickets: $40 (Unlimited tasting 1–5 pm)
• Music: FREE
• Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Ln.

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Bunco

Potluck at 4 pm, Bunco begins at 5 pm. Fun and friendly atmosphere where no prior knowledge of the game is necessary! Buy your ticket at the Senior Center!

• July 25, Aug. 29
• Sun., 4–7 pm
• Tickets: $4 plus bring potluck item to feed 4 people.
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane, Bldg. 2

Taste of the Vine

Select from a variety of red and white wines, relax from your week, and casually sip on a glass of wine with friends. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Non-alcoholic beverages available. Sponsored by The Chateaus of Pleasant Hill

July 30

• Fri., 4–6 pm
• Fee: $6 (includes 2 tasting tickets)
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane

Monthly Pancake Breakfast

Monthly pancake breakfast features bottomless plate of either french toast or pancakes with eggs, sausage and orange juice.

Aug. 1

• 1st Sunday of every month / 9–11am
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane, Bldg. 2
• $3.50 ages 11 and up / $2.50 ages 5 to 10 / FREE ages 4 & under

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Garage Bands at the Lake

Check out local teen bands at the Pleasant Hill City Hall; show time, 7 pm. Co-sponsored by PHR&PD and the City of Pleasant Hill. For details, or if you are a teen band interested in performing, call 682-0896 or email khunn@pleasanthillrec.com.

Aug. 6

• FREE
• Pleasant Hill City Hall: Lawn Area, 100 Gregory Ln., Pleasant Hill

American Iron Car Show

Don’t miss Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District’s 9th Annual American Car show. Bring your pre-1980s American car and enter the competitions for Best Paint; Best Interior; Best of decade; Best engine; Car responsible for the oil crisis; Best make-out car; Best beach car. Download the reservation form here.

For more information, call Pam Lischeske 676-5200.

• Aug 15, Sun.
• 10 am – 3 pm
• Pleasant Hill Community Ctr., 320 Civic Drive

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Senior Center Open House

Have you always wondered what happens at the Senior Center? Representatives will be available to answer questions on every activity, service, class, and sport the center has to offer. Don’t miss samples from the kitchen, chances to win door prizes, and an opportunity to see what you’re missing!

Aug. 20

1. Fri., 10 am-noon
2. FREE!
3. Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane

Friday Night Family Swim

Aug. 20

• 7–9:30 pm
• Pleasant Hill Aquatic Pk., 147 Gregory Ln.

• Under 2 yrs Free
• 2–6 yrs $3.50
• 7–17 yrs $4.00
• 18 yrs/older $4.00
• Seniors 55 yrs/older $3.50

Children 8 yrs/under must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult (18 yrs/older.) Read more about Friday Night Family Swim here.

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Sunday Matinees

Relax with an afternoon of live theater presented by the Vagabond Players. Complimentary light refreshments before the show.

Aug. 22 A Bench in the Sun

• Sun., 2 pm; doors open, 1:45 pm
• Presale: $6, At the door: $8
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane

Bunco

Potluck at 4 pm, Bunco begins at 5 pm. Fun and friendly atmosphere where no prior knowledge of the game is necessary! Buy your ticket at the Senior Center!

• Aug. 29
• Sun., 4–7 pm
• Tickets: $4 plus bring potluck item to feed 4 people.
• Senior Ctr.: 233 Gregory Lane, Bldg. 2

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