Swimming pools open today at 50-plus L.A. locations
School is out and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks officially opens more than 50 pools at parks citywide today, marking the beginning of the 2023 summer swim season. Pools are open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend.
Parents may also register for children's low-cost or free group swim lessons beginning at 9 a.m. both days. Swim classes begin on Tuesday.
The city's PlayLA program offers other low-cost swimming programs this summer. Programs include: Learn to Surf, Learn to Kayak, Camp Splash, aquatic sports teams, artistic swim team, junior lifeguard, adaptive, adult and youth swim lessons. Program availability will vary for each location, however.
Here is a list of summer pools: www.laparks.org/aquatic/summer-pool
Here is a list of yearround pools: www.laparks. org/aquatic/year-round
Check the websites ahead of time to find out the availability and hours at your favorite city pool, or to search for facilities that have diving boards, wading pools or water slides.
The Granada Hills pool is closed due to construction/renovation (www.laparks.org/aquatic/summer/granada-hills-pool)
Here is the daily pool operations report list: bit. ly/3oTm8BC
Important information and rules about using City of Los Angeles pools
▪ Schedules may vary at recreation centers.
▪ Fees: $4 ages 18-49; $1 ages 50 and older and ages 0-17 and persons with disabilities.
▪ Rules: Children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult on a one-to-one ratio. Children ages 3 and younger must wear an approved “swim diaper” or plastic pants with elastic around the waist and legs. Men must wear swim trunks with a liner AND a drawstring, board shorts are acceptable. Women must wear a bathing suit, may be a onepiece or two-piece. No cutoffs, bike shorts, basketball shorts or street shorts. No white T-shirts or white rash guards or shirts of any kind. Swimsuits must cover the buttocks; no thongs. No bodysuits or leotards.
▪ A test for swimming proficiency will be given to those wishing to use a diving board.
Also, check the online Summer 2023 Brochure for more rules and other information including the junior life guard program, group, private and semiprivate swimming lessons and swim team sports. The swimming brochure is available on each recreation center's website page.
Examples of the Summer 2023 Brochure:
▪ Lanark Pool in Canoga Park: bit.ly/3N2xStK
▪ Northridge Pool and Slide: bit.ly/3N2FUmn
▪ Ritchie Valens Swimming Pool in Pacoima: bit. ly/43xjIYr
Find locations by phone at the Aquatics Division, 323-906-7953, or online, www.swimla.org
Details: www.laparks.org/aquatics