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The City of Los Angeles, Recreation and Parks Department, Aquatics Division offers families and community members many healthy, affordable and safe aquatic activities at their public pools, lakes and beaches.'The Aquatics Division operates 38 seasonal swimming pools, 16 year-round swimming pools, 5 camp pools, and 3 LAUSD pools. In addition, the city operates 11 open water facilities. These open water facilities are open year round, offering fishing, paddle boating and small craft programs.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.
Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in programs and classes. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the program or class you wish to participate.
Citywide Aquatics
3401 Riverside Dr.,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone:
(323) 906-7953
East Valley High School
5525 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601
Miguel Contreras Learning Complex
322 S. Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
Miguel Contreras Learning Complex and East Valley High School will offer a public recreational swim program operated through the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks. The swim season will run Saturday and Sundays July 10th to August. For more information, please contact Citywide Aquatics Headquarters at (323) 906-7953.
Panorama High School
8015 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys CA 91402
Panorama High School will offer a public recreational swim program operated through the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks. The swim season will run Monday through Saturday from July 5 to August 6. For more information, please contact Citywide Aquatics Headquarters at (323) 906-7953.
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| City Swimming Pool Report |
| POOL NOTES: Forty-eight summer (seasonal) pools, are open June 25th through August 28th. These outdoor facilities offer morning and afternoon public swim sessions. Sixteen pools, operate year round and offer afternoon and evening swim sessions to the general public. Some pools offer morning and noon lap swim sessions. The seasonal pools are generally open from 11:00 - 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on weekends. The year-round facilities' hours of operation vary per facility. View facility listings (above) for more information. Currently, the City's pools offer free swimming for youth 17 and under, Seniors and disabled. Special passes are available for various programs. Adults showing an LA City library card get a reduced admission price of $2.00 rather than the regular admission of $2.50 |
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Special Olympics provides an opportunity for persons with mental and physical disabilities an opportunity to join a swim team to train and compete in Special Olympic events.
Novice Aquatic Sports Programs are intended for the recreational participant. Novice programs operate on a seasonal calendar, however we encourage year-round participation in order to experience the full breadth of various aquatic sports competition. Team practices include water instruction and in some cases dry land warm-ups. There is an opportunity for all participants to compete against other city pools with similar ability and age citywide. Participation award is given seasonally to each individual. Novice Sports Program are designed to accommodate both male and female participants.
Prerequisites: Participants must be 7-17 years of age and must be able to demonstrate swimming ability prior to team registration.
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Inner tube Polo Team |
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Similar to traditional polo, this program is played by moving through the water on inner tubes. This program is designed to involve all levels of swimming abilities. |
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Springboard Dive Team |
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Includes instruction on 1 meter board. Training emphasis is on technique to accomplish required basic dives. |
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Swim Team |
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Includes instruction on the four basic competitive strokes. |
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Synchronized Swim Team (Synchro Team) |
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Includes instruction on figures, routines, and choreography. |
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Water Polo Team |
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Includes instruction on drills, shooting, passing, swimming
conditioning, and overall knowledge of the game. |
For persons with mental or physical disabilities, this program
helps participants to learn and improve skills, maintain and
increase physical fitness, achieve success and receive recognition,
and experience self-actualization in a regular aquatics environment.
The city provides instruction in Kayaking only at Hansen Dam.
The Junior Lifeguard Program is a class designed to teach
children ages 10-17 years basic water safety, skin diving,
CPR, First Aid, and small crafts skills. For more details, click here.
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Aquacise |
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This fat-burning fitness workout incorporates muscular and
cardiovascular conditioning. Exercise includes some rhythmic
activities, muscle strengthening and toning while having fun
too! |
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Flex-stretch |
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A low stretch and walk class that moves at a more leisurely
pace. This class promotes flexibility, improves posture and
increases cardiovascular endurance. Enjoy the rewards of working
in a safe and effective exercise program. |
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Step Aerobically |
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A high intensity, high stepping, exciting water exercise program.
Enjoy the benefits of this "Step in Water" program
designed to minimize land (shock) impact, gain greater flexibility
and resistance. This class will challenge even the toughest
"Aerobic Animal". Ideal for non-swimmers too! Not
recommended for those just beginning an exercise program. |
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Woggle Work |
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A new water exercise concept using the "woggle",
a colorful and exciting buoyancy device that provides extra
stability when exercising. The class helps strength building
thru a cardiovascular, fat burning aerobic workout. This is
a shallow water activity recommended for all ages, giving
even non-swimmers confidence. |
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Zero-Impact |
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A deep-water exercise class that strengthens and builds all
over muscle tone without impact to the joints. Belts will
be provided or you may bring your own. Participants must be
to able to swim in deep water. |
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Community Water Safety |
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The purpose of this course is to present information about
various aquatics environments and their potential hazards
and to inform the general public on how to safely participate
in aquatic activities. |
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Los Angeles City Pre Academy Training Program |
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Participants who complete the LA City Lifeguard Test must complete this program to enter the Lifeguard Academy. |
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