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Building Maintenance Program

The building maintenance program provides full maintenance service for all City buildings except at the Water and
Wastewater Utility Plants and the Transit Operations Center. This program assists with complex building operations issues and building improvement projects. Program goals are attractive buildings, productive work environments, safe and energy-efficient buildings, a positive image for the City, and maximum building service life. This program has two major activities:

Building maintenance: Performing skilled maintenance and repair work on City buildings; providing janitorial maintenance for City buildings; maintaining security and fire alarm systems; maintaining fire extinguishers and first aid kits to OSHA standards; remodeling and repairing systems furniture workstations; providing locksmith services; maintaining drinking water purification systems.

Building improvement: Constructing building improvements for better appearance, productivity, safety and energy-efficiency; identifying and correcting wasteful energy use; coordinating new systems furniture installations.

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How do I reserve the Jack House Gardens?

Information about renting the Jack House Gardens can be found on our Historic Jack House and Gardens page and more details can be found on our Wedding and Event FAQs page.
Is alcohol allowed in City parks?

Alcohol is not allowed at any City facility unless written permission is granted by the Parks and Recreation Director or designee via permit. Usage of alcohol is only allowed within the areas designated on the permit.
What are the hours for City park use?

City parks are open from 8 am to 10 pm.
Do I need a permit to use my portable barbecue in a park?

Yes. Portable barbecues are not allowed in parks unless prior approval is granted. A permit and a $31 fee is required to bring a portable barbecue into any City Park. Please contact the Facility Reservation desk at 781-7222.
How can I pay for my approved reservation online?

SIgn into your account on ActiveNet through our website. Go to "My Account" and select "Pay on Account" (your balance due will be shown). Please email or call the Parks and Recreation Facility Reservations desk at 805-781-7222 if you have any questions.
What equipment is available for use in the Library meeting rooms?

The Conference Room has large white erase boards (pens/erasers are not provided) and tables and chairs for 40 people.

The Community Room has a large drop screen, full kitchen (with no supplies), tables and chairs for 120 people, stage, podium and two microphones.
How can I get permission to reserve a City Facility?
All reservations must be made no less than seven working days prior to the event. All permits must be signed with all applicable fees paid no later than seven working days prior to the event. Reservations are made no more than three months in advance of the event (with the exception of the Jack House).

Permits may be requested through the online reservation system or by contacting the reservation desk at (805) 781-7222.
- Bounce House Permits
- BBQ Reservations
- Indoor Rentals
Click here for Facility Fees
Where can I see a listing of all available indoor and outdoor City facilities?

A complete list of all our City facilities available for reservation can be found online or call us at 805-781-7222.
What indoor facilities does the City rent out to the public?

The City/County Library Community and Conference rooms, Meadow Park building, Senior Center and Ludwick Community Center are all available for reservation. All indoor facilities, depending upon availability, can be rented 7 days a week from 8 am to 10 pm.

Request a reservation online or call us at 805-781-7222.
How do I get permission to use a City park?
The Parks and Recreation Department processes special use permits related to the use of City parks and facilities. This includes:
- Special Event Permits
- Tournament Permit Application
- Street Banner Permits
- Film Permits
- Long Term Reservations
For more information on special permits, contact Devin Hyfield at (805) 781-7295
Is there a lost and found for City Parks?

Sorry, there is no official Lost and Found, but you should contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 781-7300 or 781-7222 to see if anyone has turned in anything. You may also want to try the San Luis Obispo City Police Department at 1042 Walnut or call them at 781-7312.
How do I contact animal control?

The County of San Luis Obispo is in charge of Animal Regulations. You can contact them at 781-4400.
How do I contact the Friends of the Adobes?

For more information about Friends of the Adobes call 544-3867 or 541-2003.
Is there a map showing all City parks and facilities?

Yes! Please visit our Parks and Recreation Facilities map as well as our interactive Open Space and Trails map. Other maps of interest can be found on our City Maps page.
How can I report graffiti, trash or other problems in a City Park?

Thank you for keeping an eye out on our parks! We are working to create a new online portal to report such issues, but aren't quite finished yet. In the meantime, please report any issues to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor at 781-7220.
How can I find out what construction work will be occurring in City Buildings?

Contact the Public Works Building Maintenance Supervisor or call Public Works at 781-7200.
Is there a map showing all City Buildings?

No, but we hope to have one available at some point the future.
How do I report a problem in a City Building?

Contact Public Works at 781-7200 or use Ask SLO to submit a service request.
Is there a lost and found for City Buildings?

Not an official one but you can try contacting a Parks and Recreation Coordinator at 781-7222 to see if anyone has turned in unclaimed property. You may also want to try the San Luis Obispo City Police Department at 1042 Walnut or call them at 781-7312.

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Swim Center Maintenance Program

The swim center maintenance program maintains the swimming and diving pool, the tot pool, the bathhouse, and the water treatment equipment at the Swim Center officially named Sinsheimer Pool. The program goal is a safe, clean, and attractive swim center. This program has two major activities:

Pool maintenance: Maintaining water temperature, chemical balance, and cleanliness according to health code standards; vacuuming and scrubbing pool tile surfaces; providing janitorial maintenance for all building and deck areas.

Equipment maintenance: Operating and maintaining water heating and filtering equipment and alarm systems.

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Swim Center Maintenance Program FAQs

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What is the temperature of the Pool? What are the dimensions?

The Sinsheimer Pool is kept at 80 degrees Fahrenheit and the Therapy Pool at 88F. The main pool is 50 meters long and 25 yards wide. It takes 9 laps lengthwise to complete a half mile or 18 laps for a mile.
How can I get a reduced fee for childcare or swim classes?

We have limited fee reduction credits, based on need, available on a first-come, first-served basis. We start accepting applications for fee credits May 1 for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1 through June 30. Applications can be picked up at the Parks and Recreation Office.
How do I find out about how the chemical system works at the pool?

Please visit our Swim Center Maintenance page.
How can I find out what construction work will be occurring at the Pool?

In general, you may contact Public Works at 805-781-7200.

For information on the SLO Swim Center Olympic Pool resurfacing construction project, please contact Devin Hyfield at 805-781-7295, or Shawn Tucker at 805-781-7291.
Is there a lost and found for Sinsheimer Pool?

Contact the Parks and Recreation Aquatics Supervisor or call 781-7288.
How can I make a suggestion, complaint or report a problem about Sinsheimer pool?

Contact the Parks and Recreation Aquatics Supervisor or call 781-7288.
Can my child come to swim alone at the SLO Swim Center?

Children under the age of 10 must be actively supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older. All non-independent or non-swimming children must be within arm’s reach of an adult that is 18 years of age or older. The expected adult to child supervision ratio is 1:2.
Can the community use the SLO Swim Center as a swim location for personal private lessons or coaching sessions?

The SLO Swim Center is a public facility owned and operated by the City of San Luis Obispo and does not allow private instruction or other uses for financial gain without explicit authorization from the City of San Luis Obispo. Personal instruction offered without charge by a parent or guardian teaching their child how to swim during public swim hours is authorized at the facility so long as all facility rules and regulations are followed. Please contact SLO Swim Center management if you have any questions on swim instruction.
Are there lockers and showers?

We do have showers in both bathrooms and on deck. We do not have any lockers, but you can take any items with you on to the pool deck or check them behind the front counter with our cashiers using our storage bags.
Are the pools ADA accessible?

Yes, both pools have ADA accessible lifts and stair access points.
Are there suggested lane speeds? Is there a walking/aqua jogging lane?

Yes, to both. On the deck, there will be cones that mark the beginning of suggested speed zone. The speeds are only suggestions and if you find an open lane “not in your speed zone,” you are more than welcome to swim there. We have both walking lanes and aqua jogging lanes at all public swim sessions. These lanes are noted with a cone.
Are you a circle swimming facility?

Yes. The SLO Swim Center is a circle swimming facility which means that when more than 2 people are in a lane, the swimmers must begin to circle swim. A visual of circle swimming can be found below:
Do YMCA Members get access to the pool?

Yes, YMCA Members who have a facilities membership have access to the SLO Swim Center during public swim sessions.

Additionally, our aqua fitness classes that take place during public swim sessions are available to YMCA Members. The Warm Water Exercise classes are not included with a YMCA membership and class participants must purchase a Warm Water Exercise class pass. To enter as a YMCA Member, simply scan your membership card at our scanner and then enjoy the facility.
Do you offer any fitness classes?

Yes, the SLO Swim Center offers 4 different fitness classes. We have Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Pilates, Deep Water Aqua Aerobics, and Warm Water Exercise. All classes, except the Warm Water Exercise class, are the same cost as the daily use fees for lap swimming. The Warm Water Exercise classes can be purchased in a bundle of 10 for $55.75. For more information and a schedule of classes please visit www.sloswimcenter.org.
How much is admission and what forms of payment do you accept?

For lap swimming, admission is $4.25 for adults (18-54yrs) and $3.75 for children and seniors (0-17yrs & 55yrs+). For recreational swim the admission for adults is $4.75 and $4.25 for children and seniors. The SLO Swim Center accepts cash, check, and card for payment.

All guests who enter the SLO Swim Center during public swim hours are required to pay the entry fee or have a current swim pass. This applies to guests that will be swimming or those accompanying swimmers with the intention of staying on the deck and not entering the water.
Where Can I Find the Swim Schedule and Closure Dates for the Pool?

Please visit the SLO Swim Center webpage for current swim schedules and pool closures.
Do you have a family locker room/restroom?

Yes, we offer a single occupancy restroom that has a shower and changing area that families can use.
How can I find out about swimming programs at the pool?

Please visit slorecactivities.org or contact the Parks and Recreation Aquatics Supervisor by calling (805) 781-7288.
How many pools do you have? Are they indoor and/or heated?

We have two outdoor pools that are heated year-round. The Olympic Pool is 50m x 25yds, kept at 80oF±2oF, and ranges in depth from 4’-13’. The Therapy Pool is kept at 90oF±2oF and ranges in depth from 1’-4’.
Is there a wavier that needs to be signed to use the SLO Swim Center?
Upon entry and use of the SLO Swim Center, all participants will be required to review and execute the City of San Luis Obispo Assumption of Risk, Wavier, and Release of Liability for the SLO Swim Center.
- If the participant is under the age of 18, his or her parent or legal guardian must sign on behalf of the participant.
- The parent or legal guardian may fill out the Assumption of Risk, Wavier, and Release of Liability for the SLO Swim Center off the website as the form can be filled out digitally for the participant that is under the age of 18.
What items can people bring to the pool?

Community members can bring the following items to the pool:

Diving toys are allowed at the SLO Swim Center during therapy pool hours. We ask that guests refrain from bringing any throwable toys to the pool as they may cause injury to others, and if it is busy enough, we will ask that the toy be removed. We do not allow pool toys during rec swim.

Your own food. All we ask is that the food is kept away from the pool and that you clean up afterwards. As always, there is no glass allowed on the pool deck.
What items do you provide to swimemrs?

The SLO Swim Center provides:

Swim diapers at the cashier counter for $1.00

US Coast Guard approved life jackets free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Guests will need to check out a life jacket at the front desk with the cashier.

Kick boards, pull buoys, aqua jogging belts, and aqua aerobic barbells.
Why aren’t you open to the public all day?

The SLO Swim Center has many users, including local swim and water polo teams, throughout the day and in order to accommodate their needs the facility is closed to the public at certain times. In addition to our other users, the SLO Swim Center has daily cleaning times in order to maintain our facility for our guests.
Why would the pool close unexpectedly?

Unfortunately, SLO Swim Center management must make the difficult decision to close portions or the entire swim center due to unforeseen circumstances. We do everything in our power to avoid unexpected closures, however due to the inability to predict staff shortages, injuries, contaminations, or major medical emergencies we cannot usually give forewarning of a closure. If we can let the public know before the closure, we will do so via our monthly newsletter email list which you can sign up by emailing rec_aquatics@slocity.org.

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