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    Downey Pool

    3.5 (18 reviews)

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    This is a great place to relax and go away from the world. But it is hard to find because it is hidden well

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    Lincoln Park Pool

    Lincoln Park Pool

    3.2
    (5 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This pool has some of the best hours for lap swimmers! There are lanes open Tues-Fri noon-7pm and…read moreSat - Sun 1pm-5pm. That's primarily the reason I chose to go here today. I wanted to get some sun and get a swim in. When I showed up, I gave $4 to the cashier and entered the pool area through the bronze metal gate. I went straight to the changing stalls to strip off my street clothes and get into my swimwear. I left my bag with the bag attendant and in exchange, he gave me a pin with a number on it. The lap lanes were pretty empty at 4pm on a Wednesday. There was some sun in my lane but lots of it was shady. I think the pool gets lots is shade even when it's at the peak of the day, which is really good if you don't want to get boiled during your swim. The pool itself was okay. A little cloudy and very shallow at one end of my lane. There was a large timing clock (analog) which I used to time my workout. The thing about this pool that I think is interesting is that it's very no-frills. There are no locker rooms or changing rooms - just stalls for everyone and outdoor showers for everyone. There are also coed bathrooms. If you're the type of person that likes to get naked in the shower and really clean yourself well and then change, maybe this pool isn't for you. It's more for the folk who like to rinse off at the pool and then shower at home. I think that's really important to note. Another note is that they have pool equipment open for use including pull buoys, kickboards, fins and hand paddles. So cool! I'd come here again for a relaxing swim and if I didn't need to be anywhere afterwards. It's pretty cheap and the lifeguards are nice. Parking is plenty. There is a huge lot!!

    I just swam at here. And let me tell you the staff were being rude to me and others only because…read morethey trying to leave early. 100% this would not happen if the manager was actual around. They felt they can change the schedule with the whole staff in on it. At 4:45pm Lifeguards and staff announcing that the pool is closed. By 4:56pm, the lifeguard on deck at that time stops me to kick me out of the water. I checked my watch and I said it's 4:57pm. The lifeguards checked his watched and said it' was 4:59pm, a flat lie. As this rude lifeguard stands over my hear, I hear a female swimmer complaining that the female clerk was yelling at her to get out because the pool is closed. I saw the lady check watch is was 4:57pm and confirmed that is is 4:57pm . So, I get out at 5:00pm, the deck guard, standing over my lane almost in my way of getting out. The lady and spoke and I suggested a Yelp review, because the staff decided to close early because the manager was not in today. The lifeguard and clerk were rude to us and already had mentally had checked out. So, I'm wondering to myself who decided to kick the patrons out early because to close a pool early you need a good reason. Anyways, I hope the managers reads this and corrects the error of these closing staff members.

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    Pacific Community Pool

    Pacific Community Pool

    3.8
    (44 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Very disappointing experience at this pool. We came on Sunday during the time that was listed for…read morepublic swimming, but the staff told us the schedule was "wrong" and that we had to wait two hours because classes were happening. What was frustrating is that we were not allowed to enter the pool at all, and they didn't even offer us the option to join the class instead. We are local residents and cannot easily come back at another time, so this was very inconvenient. If the schedule changes, it should be clearly updated so people don't waste their time coming here. Very poor communication and customer service. And baby cried all morning because I promised him to go there.

    If I can pick a bad review, it would be a -0 staff Park communication schedule is not updated the…read moretime me and my son have came to visit this place for the first time they had told me we had to wait two hours due to incorrect schedule the stuff close off lanes when there's literally no one in the pool, this pool has so many rude teenagers working here straight out of college because clearly they have an attitude People are seen bear naked in the restrooms. I do not want to see anyone's favorite parts. Whatever I go regardless of what gender it is,2 feet limited swim space only on a saturday!! Look forward for better!!!

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    The pools lanes were closed off due to their bad un reviewed scheduling,bare minimum swimming space.
    The pools lanes were closed off due to their bad un reviewed scheduling,bare minimum swimming space.
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    Rose Bowl Aquatics Center

    Rose Bowl Aquatics Center

    3.3
    (269 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    36 years in business
    Certified professionals

    I love this place! This is where I learned how to swim in 3rd grade as part of their PUSD program…read more I'll always have fond memories of this place. Their facilities are top-tier, they have three different pools, two jacuzzis, and a small gym for those looking for a hybrid workout. It's in a beautiful location, situated in the middle of Lower Arroyo. It's very easy to find parking, the staff is always helpful and nice, and there's always something to do. Lap swim, family swim, diving and swim classes for adults and children, and so many other programs. This place is a gem in Pasadena and Southern California overall!

    My son has been swimming at RBAC for two years now. He has had a great experience with the…read morefacilities from training to swim meets. My son has had several coaches so far, all the way from 13-14 bronze to Senior 2. Coach Jordan, Coach Katie, and Coach Alex have played a pivotal role in my son's development. I just started taking swim lessons from RBAC. My experience has been fantastic from the scheduling of lessons to the actual swim lessons. Riley Wilcox has done a great job of communicating with me all through the process of getting a weekly time slot. My swim lessons have been going very well. Thanks to Benjamin, Pedro, and Ethan! They have helped me build confidence in freestyle and reaching my goal (using freestyle to do lap swim for exercise). Ethan Nava is my weekly instructor. He has been instrumental in my development. As a great coach, he has guided me, been patient, and has helped build my confidence. Ethan knows how to coach adults. He explains first, then demonstrates, then gives me feedback on my swimming. I highly recommend taking swim lessons from RBAC as an adult or child and having your child join the Rose Bowl Swim team.

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    Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
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    Highland Park Swimming Pool

    Highland Park Swimming Pool

    4.3
    (14 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Clean, affordable and not crowded yet... it is just the first open week of the summer season though…read moreso I expect it will be worse. Signed up for Group Swim lessons, very inexpensive!

    Remember that many public pools across U.S. cities were backfilled with concrete rather than…read moreallowing people of color to swim with the white man during the 1960s and 1970s. That itself gives this historic structure a miraculous feel because it survived desegregation in an apartheid state that still tries to hide/deny its ugly white supremacism. Nonetheless, the racist, capitalist model of diminishing public infrastructure because they provide benefit to non-whites equally, prevails. The changing rooms are a shambles. Ironically, in many poorer nations where I have used municipal pools, they have smarter, more updated locker rooms. (This reveals the character of what passes for national culture.) Enough now with the disparagement and let's pivot to this historic pool. The length is perhaps Olympic size but the deep end of the pool is in the middle. It's cordoned off into three sections across, allowing a lap swimmer to benefit from the deepest central third, although it is not a full 25 yards across. The water is much clearer than in Glassell Park and perhaps it's because it is not as heavily used? I found there's a solid jet stream of pumped water underneath leading to a kind of "rip tide" effect in the pool. You have to work harder to get across because of the undercurrent. It's quite enjoyable. The lack of trees around this pool makes the sun feel harsh, but the nearby Gold line train gives it a feeling of being part of a vibrant metro region. As well I was smelling street tacos from a nearby truck, very aromatic I was delighted to find this pool during one of the extended brutal heat waves of triple digit temperatures that are commonplace now thanks to climate change. However, consistent with the history of white colonizers being callous about the welfare of non-white citizens, and overriding the unique realities of western geography in favor of conformity with norms from the northeast, the City of LA Parks and Recreation department feels the need to shut down pools like this one during LA's *hottest months* of September and October. In other words, yes, the City of LA would rather people of this area suffer the heat than keep this pool open to allow for some respite for vulnerable human bodies. LA's hottest months are always September and October. City of LA Parks and Recreation: We don't care. Finally, note there is limited parking in a lot which exits into a mega-dip in the street side curb that will crack most sedans' chassis... Call 818-804-7570 about hours.

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    Taco stalls nearby give this pool a unique aroma
    Taco stalls nearby give this pool a unique aroma
    A lovely neighborhood pool with decrepit changing rooms
    A lovely neighborhood pool with decrepit changing rooms
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    Elysian Park

    Elysian Park

    4.1
    (238 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Gorgeous spot to have a nice dirt path hike through to catch a sunset and some cool views of the…read moreDTLA landscape. The air up there is nice and it's not too windy or anything. Depending on the amount of people up there, it can be calm and surreal enough to make for a good picnic to watch the sky and enjoy the sights. My friend and I didn't walk too far down the dirt path as we parked near the Elysian Park sign. We only walked straight to the large concrete displays with grafitti on them. We both enjoyed our experience here so much and took note of the type of shoes we need to wear next time! Would definitely want to explore back here again!

    Elysian Park is one of my favorite hikes/runs right outside of downtown LA, right by Dodger…read moreStadium. Pro tip: Do the hike counterclockwise. When Dodger Stadium is behind you and you face the mountain, start counterclockwise--trust me, you'll thank me. On the way back, you'll enjoy a gorgeous downtown view. At the top, there's a painted seating area where you can rest and soak it all in. A couple of things that could be better: It's a dirt/sand path, so wear shoes you don't mind getting dusty--unless you want to spend each day cleaning them. It's usually around 6,000 steps for me--though that varies--and roughly 400 calories burned (but don't quote me on that!). Overall, it's about a 45-minute hike/jog with ups and downs--just enough to get your heart going, and then you can treat yourself to a city-state after. Pretty good overall--highly recommend it!

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    My dad and SherpaRon
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