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THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, AQUATICS DIVISION

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 28 seasonal swimming pools, 26 year-round swimming pools and 3 camp 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.

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks takes public health very seriously, in doing so, we follow the standard testing guidelines for Lakes and Swimming Pools.

All City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks swimming pools adhere to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health's Title 22- Section 65529 regulations (including and not limited to regular on-site testing and monitoring of the pool water purification system, pH and free chlorine residuals).

Address:

Citywide Aquatics
3900 Chevy Chase Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Email:

Citywide.Aquatics@lacity.org

Phone Number:

(323) 906-7953

In 2025, The City of L.A. Aquatics Division had...

18,148 youth lesson registrations

2,561 adult lesson registrations

508 adaptive lesson registrations

Help us increase aquatic confidence within the City of LA and register for lessons!

Rescue Counter

96 Pool Rescues

83 Open Water Rescues

35,550 Preventative Actions (Open Water)

Youth Program Statistics

4,953 Overall Registrations

3,731 Team Sports Registrations

50 Team Sports Meets

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD

POOL Junior lifeguard

Season Offered: Summer

The Pool Junior Lifeguard Program is offered to youth aged 9 through 17. Participants must be able to pass level 6 or can swim 200 yards crawl stroke and 100 yards medley (25 yards of each stroke: breaststroke, back crawl, sidestroke and front crawl). Jr. Lifeguards are introduced to skills which include lifeguard skills, water safety, CPR, first aid, emergency response, snorkeling, small crafts, and assisting in teaching swim lessons. The primary objective is teaching Jr. lifeguards the importance of safety in the aquatic environment and the value of teamwork. The daily practices include lectures and workouts which are intended to prepare participants for competitions and field trips. Jr. Lifeguard participants will receive a uniform and participation award at the end of the season.

OPEN WATER Junior lifeguard

Sites: Cabrillo Beach and Hansen Dam

The Open Water Junior Lifeguard Program is offered to youth aged 9 through 17. Tryouts are held prior to the start of the season. Participants will learn basic lifeguarding skills, rescue skills, basic CPR and first aid. Physical activities include open water swimming, distance and sand running, standup and prone paddling, kayaking and snorkeling. Field trips can include going to local beaches, surfing and kayaking.

YOUTH
SURFING

YOUTH SURFING

Learn to Surf a program designed for youth to learn basic oceanic safety through surf education.

Participants will learn:

Identification of hazards at the beach
Body surfing
Paddling in & around the surf zone
Popping up

Program Requirements

Age 9-17
Swim 100 yards prior to registration

Transportation may be provided to and from the beach if needed.

Transportation pick-up begins: 7AM
Estimated arrival at beach: 9AM
Departure from beach: 1pm
Arrival at pick-up site: 3pm

All necessary equipment will be provided, including surfboards, wetsuits, rash guards, T-shirts, and shorts.

YOUTH
KAYAKING

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YOUTH KAYAKING

Learn to Kayak is a program designed for youth to learn basic kayaking skills through kayak education. Participants will learn:

Identify parts of a kayak
Launching a kayak
Basic navigation skills
Introduction to knot tying
Steering and paddling safety
Paddling in an open water environment
Identification of hazards in the water
Team building exercises
and more!

Transportation may be provided to and from the assigned location if needed.

All necessary equipment will be provided to participants which include kayak, life vest, oars, and T-shirt.

CAMP
SPLASH

CAMP SPLASH

Camp Splash Summer 2025

Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Program Requirements:

Ages 7-12
No prior swimming skills required
Loves the water

Activities:

Small group swim lessons provided daily
Water group activities/games
Water safety lessons
Arts and crafts
Bi weekly field trips
Team building

Additional Information:

Qualifying locations will have lunch provided

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