Greenmeadow Community Association Swim and Fitness

Greenmeadow Community Association (GMCA), 303 Parkside Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Location of Greenmeadow Community Association Swim and Fitness campGreenmeadow Community Association (GMCA), 303 Parkside Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306

About

Greenmeadow Community Association Swim and Fitness offers year-round lap swimming, recreational swimming, swim lessons, the Greenmeadow Marlins swim team, yoga classes, and weekly Tai Chi. Swim lessons are available as early as 3 years old and include private and semi-private lessons, with adults welcome and instructors experienced with children with special needs.

Programs

  • Year-round lap swimming — Year round · Members and their guests only; heated pool.
  • Recreational swimming — Year round · Members and their guests only; heated pool.
  • Swim lessons — As early as 3 years old; all ages · Year round · Private and semi-private lessons; adults welcome; instructors experienced with children with special needs.
  • Greenmeadow Marlins swim team — Kids · Summer; optional training in fall and winter · Fun and social summer swim team for kids.
  • Yoga classes — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday · Regular yoga classes led by Limor Nirpaz; small group lessons up to 12 participants.
  • Tai Chi in the park — Wednesday, 9:00-10:30 am · Free weekly Tai Chi taught by Raymond Wong and Michael Fredrickson.

At a glance

  • Ages: 3–18 years old
  • General schedule: Swim and fitness includes year-round lap and recreational swim, swim lessons, swim team, and yoga. Swim team has optional training in fall and winter. Tai Chi is weekly.
  • Facility hours: Pool schedule: everyday 6:00 am-8:30 pm. Lifeguarded hours (fall): Mon-Fri 4:00 pm-7:00 pm; Sat/Sun (through Sept) 2:30 pm-7:00 pm. Swim team: Mon-Fri 4:15 pm-6:30 pm.

About the provider

Greenmeadow started in 1954. The leadership team includes Club Manager Loree Watanabe, Program Coordinator Anna Contreras, and Assistant Manager / Head Coach Kent Stietzel. Limor Nirpaz is a certified yoga instructor, Loree Watanabe is a Masters swim coach, Anna Contreras has over 10 years experience in aquatics, and Coach Kent is a certified Aquatics Facility Operator.

Members have priority registration for swim lessons from the 1st to the 7th of the month for the upcoming month’s scheduling; after the 7th, non-members may register. Guests are welcomed only during lifeguarded hours and all guests must have a 2026 signed waiver. Unless otherwise noted, clubhouse and pool activities are open to members and their guests only.

What families say

“Greenmeadow has a great aquatics program with high quality instruction, particularly for new swimmers.” — Michael D.

“Our three sons have eagerly anticipated every summer swim season with their Greenmeadow Marlins teammates. The competitive spirit is balanced with a sense of community, support, and fun. It’s apparent every day they love being part of their sports family.” — Brian O.

“Limor is a phenomenal teacher, yogi, and person. I love her yoga flow classes — they are nurturing, challenging, and supportive all at the same time — as well as really fun! I can absolutely say that any week that I get on the mat in her classes is a great week.” — Rania B.

Last updated October 5, 2026.

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