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Updated: Jun 5, 2023
Get ready to make a splash this summer because the public swimming pools in Los Angeles are officially opening their doors on June 5, 2023! We've curated a list of the 18 best public swimming pools in LA that are perfect for cooling off, having fun, and creating unforgettable memories. Whether you're seeking a relaxing dip or an action-packed day of water play, these pools offer something for everyone. So grab your swimsuits, sunscreen, and towels as we dive into the ultimate guide to the top public swimming pools in Los Angeles. Get ready to make a splash and soak up the sun in the coolest spots around the city!
Quick Links for Public Pools Near Me That Are Open:
Stoner Park Pool
Westwood Pool
Annenberg Community Beach House
Santa Monica Swim Center
Malibu Community Pool
Culver City Municipal Plunge
Hollywood Pool
West Hollywood Aquatic Center
Pan Pacific Park Pool
Expo Center Pool
Griffith Park Pool
Mar Vista Pool
Highland Park Pool
Laces Aquatic Center
Venice High School Indoor Pool
Central Pool
Glassell Park Pool
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
1835 Stoner Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-7200
The Stoner Park has a pool with a splash park featuring sprays and spouts lining and fountains. The pool is 4 1/2 feet deep to be used for all ages and has a twisty slide for bigger kids. Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult on a one-to-one ratio. Children under the age of four must wear "swim diapers" or plastic pants. Men must wear swim trunks or board shorts, and women must wear a bathing suit.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10, and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. Swimming lessons are also available for kids and adults. For swimming lessons and hours, please check Stoner Park's website or call (310) 575-8286. Street parking is available.
1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 478-7019
Westwood Pool is an indoor heated pool and is open year-round. Westwood Pool offers a variety of water programs like adaptive swimming, novice teams, lifeguard program, water exercise, and more.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10, and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. The Youth Summer Swim program starts on June 5th.
415 Pacific Coast Highway
Santa Monica, CA 90402
The public pool at the Annenberg Beach House features marble around the deck with beautiful tiles that were restored by hand. The pool and pool deck are complemented by a new Pool House, with changing areas, lockers, and a second-floor view deck that offers spectacular views of Santa Monica Bay.
Kids under age 8 and 4’ in height must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times. Toys and flotation devices are not allowed in the pool unless distributed by Beach House staff. The fee to get into the pool is $10 for adults, and $4 for Youth (1-17). Annenberg Community Beach house also offers a splash pad and a kid's playground. Youth semi-private swim classes are also available at the beach house. Click here to learn more about the swim classes.
POOL REOPENS for SUMMER Sunday June 18 through September 4.
For more information about dates and pool hours, click here.
2225 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-458-8700
The Santa Monica Swim Center is a community-serving facility. Throughout the year, the Swim Center offers a full range of programs, including swim lessons, fitness classes, lifeguard training, and special community events. It also hosts several teams and user groups. The Santa Monica Swim Center features a Splash Pool, which is shallow (25 meters x 25 yards) and is heated (84 to 86 degrees); Fitness Pool, which is deep with cooler (78 to 80 degrees). The adult supervision ratio is 1:10. Children 8 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the water.
Santa Monica Swim Center opens on June 12, 2023. Check the website for opening hours, and fees.
30215 Morning View Drive
Malibu, CA 90265
The Malibu Community Pool offers a variety of aquatic programs including Swim Lessons, Water Polo, Adult Training & Conditioning, and the Malibu Sea Wolves Swim Team. The City of Malibu offers Swim Lessons in the Fall, Spring, and Summer for Ages 1-17. Summer swim lessons are held Monday-Thursday and last 2 weeks per session. All levels are $100 per participant.
The Malibu Community Pool is located on the Malibu High School Campus. For more information on these programs please contact 310-456-2489 x363.
4175 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
This pool features an Olympic swimming pool, heated competition pool, and diving board. Young Children must be accompanied by an adult in the pool, and the adult-to-child ratio must be one-to-one. Discounted passes are available. For kids 13 years and older to swim laps on their own, there will be a minimum of 4 lanes available anytime the plunge is open for a lap swim. Swim lessons for kids and adults are also available starting June 25, 2022.
2693 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 202-2844
The Cheviot Hills pool is a seasonal unheated outdoor pool and is only open during summer. Admission to the pool is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10 and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. Cheviot Hills Pool is open from May 28, 2022, to September 10, 2022. The pool is closed on July 4th and September 5th.
1122 Cole Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
This pool features mid-century modern architectural touches with a spiral water slide. There are also multiple diving boards. Kids seven and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water on a one-to-one ratio. They also offer swimming classes at this pool. The pool will be open to the public on June 12th.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10, and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. Check the website for hours.
647 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
The pool is located between Melrose and Santa Monica inside West Hollywood Park, adjacent to the West Hollywood Library. The pool features a disabled access ramp, as well as ladders and stairs for convenient entry to all. The pool water is heated. The West Hollywood Aquatics Center offers affordable and safe Aquatics Programs for all ages. Please click here for the status of the opening.
141 S. Gardner St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Pan Pacific Park Pool is an outdoor, unheated pool. The pool will be open to the public on June 10, 2023, and will remain open till September 3, 2023.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10, and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. Check the website for hours.
3980 Bill Robertson Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 763-0129
This is an iconic pool that was built for the Summer Olympics in 1932. The pool is now a modern aquatics center featuring both a family pool and a competition pool, which are in operation year-round. Both pools are outdoor and are heated.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10, and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. Please check the website for opening date.
A variety of swimming lessons and swimming classes are available to kids and adults all year round. All children under 6 must be accompanied by parents in the water. Check the website for more information and for hours.
3401 Riverside Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 644-6878
This is one of LA's most charming pools. Griffith Park Pool is a huge heated pool and a great place for kids and families to have fun. Men must wear swim trunks, females must wear a bathing suit. Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult, Be aware that there aren’t a lot of shaded areas around the pool.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10, and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. Swimming lessons are also available to kids and adults. Griffith Park pool will be closed until further notice.
1419 Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-2640
The pool at Echo Park is an indoor year-round heated pool. The pool is open every day for recreational use, except for some holidays. Swim lessons are available seasonally for ages 4 and up and for different levels. The Echo Park also offers private and semi-private swim lessons for kids and adults. Lessons are 25 minutes in length and are scheduled based on staff availability. Summer sessions start on June 10, 2023.
Aquacise offers low to high-intensity workouts for participants Ages 10 and up. Team swim sports are also available for ages 7 and up.
11655 Palms Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 390-2016
The Mar Vista Pool is an outdoor heated pool, and it features a water slide. Children under seven must accompany an adult on a one-to-one ratio. Men must wear swim trunks with a liner and a drawstring, board shorts are acceptable. Women must wear bathing suits.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10, and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. Swimming lessons are also available to kids and adults. The pool will be open from June 10, 2023 to September 3, 2023. For more information, click here.
6150 Piedmont Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(818) 804-7570
The Mar Vista Pool is an outdoor unheated seasonal pool. Children under seven must accompany an adult on a one-to-one ratio. Men must wear swim trunks with a liner and a drawstring; board shorts are acceptable. Women must wear bathing suits.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10 and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. Swimming lessons are also available to kids and adults. The pool will be open from June 10, 2023 to September 3, 2023. For more information, click here.
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 933-8345
Laces Aquatic Center offers recreational and lap swimming, swimming classes, private swimming lessons, and novice team sports. Admission to the pool is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10 and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass.
Laces Pool is open from June 6, 2023, to September 9, 2023. For the full schedule, please click here.
2490 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 575-8260
Venice High school pool is a year-round heated indoor pool. The summer Venice High School Indoor Pool is closed. Click here for nearby pools.
This pool also offers recreational and lap swimming, swimming classes, private swimming lessons, and novice team sports. Admission to the pool is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10 and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass.
1357 E. 22nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 746-4023
The Central pool is a large outdoor heated pool with water features. Children under seven must accompany an adult on a one-to-one ratio. Men must wear swim trunks with liners and a drawstring; board shorts are acceptable. Women must wear bathing suits.
The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. In addition, you can get a youth summer swim pass for your kids for $10 and $25 for adults. Kids get in all summer with the pass. The pool will be open from June 10, 2023 to September 3, 2023. For more information, click here.
3704 Verdugo Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 226-1670
Glassell Park Pool is a year-round outdoor heated pool. The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. You can also purchase a children's lap pass for $25. The pool is open every day except Mondays. Registration for teams will be on June 10, 2023. To join a team, participants must be 7-17 years of age and must be able to swim the width of the pool and back in deep water of the pool. Click here for the full schedule.
The pool will be open from May 28, 2022 (Memorial Day Weekend) to September 5, 2022 (Labor Day).
11798 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace 91342
(323) 906-7953
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center Pool is a seasonal outdoor unheated pool, and it has a resort-like environment with sand and landscaping. The pool has dual water slides. There is also a lake, where you’ll find people fishing and boating. The admission fee is $4 for adults and $1 for kids for the entire day. Pool Open Weekends Only Starting Saturday, May 27, 2023. Pool Open Everyday Starting June 10 Until September 4, 2023. Pool hours are 11 am to 6 pm.
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