My son came here for 4 private lessons. Coach Greg was very kind and patient. I loved this pool. The locker rooms could use a bit more work, it's very dark and then doesn't feel very clean or bright. Parking is horrendous but staff was great. It was more affordable to do private lessons here than when we did group swim lessons at the rose bowl. But then there was more parking. read more

Glassell Park Pool - Swimming Pools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just wanted to express my gratitude to Marisol! Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and taking the time to guide our beginner class. You made us feel supported and inspired every step of the way! Fyi, their lot parking is a bit tricky I recommend arriving at least 15 mins before class for adequate time. Street parking available but also tricky. read more

Glassell Park Pool - Swimming Pools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One LA's best pools in town from staff/lifeguards to the crowd, pool always has a good vibe with lots of people.

Clean pool. Locker rooms need privacy curtains and upgraded facilities but this pool is almost always open. Long hours too!

I've lived in the Eagle Rock area for quite some time now and didn't realize this gem of a pool was only several blocks away from me. I've been here twice now and will continue to do since the gym I used to go to shutdown so there goes my swimming laps as well. There is a $4 fee to get it which I am assuming to help maintain and help paying its employees, I do like that you have to pay a certain amount as it kind of assures maintenance of the facility. There are several lanes in the pool to do laps and an open section with the lane divider bouys on both ends, you could also do your lap there but be cautioned that there might be children wading around or other people waiting for an open lane. I do like this pool and most definitely my pool to go to now moving forward. read more

Glassell Park Pool - Swimming Pools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A humble public pool, with outstanding utilitarian value for all, particularly during the insufferable months-long roasting heat of Los Angeles (caused by the barbaric removal of indigenous oaks which would otherwise have mitigated regional micro-climate with shade and moisture generation, in the service of "yt" triumphalist "progress"). This pool is well run, although its changing rooms are more spartan than a Soviet gulag, but ssshhh, such are the secrets of this feudal U.S. capitalism we suffer through. At least the floors are clean and hosed down daily. There is also sufficient space and ceiling height to feel less threatened by airborne COVID (of varieties previous to the omnipotent omicron). Cubicle style dividers with a single hook are offered for the modest but you don't have the privilege of a privacy door or curtain (which is reserved presumably for the well-heeled who pay to patronize more exclusive "private" clubs). The water quality in the pool is monitored routinely, and despite the summer heat and large usage I didn't get sick. That's an endorsement. The set up of lanes for lap swimming is a boon to adults who don't want to dodge screaming little wrigglers. There seems to be such a kind ethic here in terms of lane sharing. A notable difference from other pools (on the west side and for example, Culver City) where there is a contingent of people trying to keep up their triathlon pace among public swimmers. Here it is accepted that many are here for meditative non-strenous exercise. The requirement for vaccine proof does make me feel a bit safer. In general the ethic of pool patrons here is to abide by the rules which after all promote wellbeing for all. I've not encountered obnoxious acting out and shrill behavior that is characteristic of either desperate people hemmed in on all sides by a repressive "yt"-dominant system that offers them no margin of dignity, or dysfunctional upbringing. Entry fees are modest and especially subsidized for those over 50 years of age. Hours are pretty epic, with morning, noon and evening slots. read more

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Ok. It's LA... why aren't all pools open year-round?! I love that this one is. I also love the price. Only $3.50/swim for an adult. Back in the Bay, it's about $7, so this is a steal. Also you can buy a 30-swim pass for $87.50. The pass, according to the people who work here, never expires. There are roughly 9 lanes open for lap swimmers and 2 bigger areas (3 lanes worth of space per area) for rec swimmers. I came on a Sunday at opening (1pm) and there was a short line already forming at the gates. Parking was a bit of a struggle since there was a baseball game in the neighboring baseball field. The lot next to the pool was full and so were the surrounding streets. The pool's temp was cool. Not cold and definitely not warm. As a lap swimmer, it was a great temp. There are pull buoys and kickboards available for the lap swimmers. There are also pool chairs for general lounging. Great place to get a workout and tan. See you all at the pool this summer!! read more

Lost my purse there and never got it back. I paid $5 to get in to not swim and lose my purse. I called for lost and found but they were not very accommodating. My husband went to go look later but they still weren't very helpful read more

I love this pool! I have never been to a public pool in my entire adult life and just discovered this new world. GP pool is extremely clean. They def scrub down. Always 3-4 lifeguards. There isn't any shade or chairs but I hope you realize when u pay 4 bucks u aren't at a country club. It's not the easiest to get a lane but if you are patient someone will eventually leave within 15-20 usually. The shallow end is always an option for laps too. The scenery is pretty up against the hill. And again, it's CLEAN. Also, I think this is where Europeans come sunbathe. I always see these attractive groups of 2-3, usually in thongs. More power to them. I feel super comfortable going by myself and I actually might delete this review because I'm scared of it getting too crowded. Ha! read more

Notify customer ahead of time that the pool closed or class are canceled. Bad customer service.

How I have never reviewed this place as the reigning duke is beyond me. I love so much about this place. I used to go to the Echo Park aquatic center which is like the 405 at rush hour. This place is not as busy, has convenient parking lot, and nice employees. Even though it's outdoors it is heated which makes it bearable in the winter months. Although getting out after is still chilly. I love that this place has not been overrun with hipsters.... YET..... --to be continued read more

Attention: closed between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Should keep Yelp updated :-) Awesome swimming pool with super nice lifeguards ! read more

I love this pool! It's so cheap (4 bucks to get in) and it's no frills but clean, really nice staff, and a cool little community there. It's so weird that it seems to be quite hard to find a decent pool in Los Angeles - but this is one!! Outdoor. Year round. Heated to a good temperature all year round (I think like 80?).... A bunch of reviews mention some kind of deal where it's a little cheaper if you have a library card - that is not a thing anymore. But it's so cheap anyway so whatevs! Go swimming biaaaaatch!! read more

Why is it closed and when is it opening? I've reached out a bunch and not gotten a reply. This place was great when it was open & the community needs a pool during these hot months! Why not schedule the work during the winter? read more

If you have a toddler under 7 you should check out their daily youth pass. It is only $10 from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and it not only includes your child's entry but also yours! I bought it recently, but wish I knew about it earlier in the summer. I'll be doing it again next year! Pool is good for a city pool (but average for a pool in general), and you can't beat the price. Great place for my son to practice what he learns during summer swimming classes to get better. read more

They really need to update their hours on Yelp and google. I've at least six times come here and it's randomly closed. Today for instance. No info posted either. read more

Dont know why i havent review this place , so this is my go to place to swim laps do some aquatic exercises. I like to start my day here at 6:00 AM its a heated year round pool wich is nice that one can come here in winter just be ready to bear the cold when you get out and hit the showers those few steps feel eternal other than that i like it. it's out doors and $3.50 gets you in. read more

Glassell Park Pool - It's that time again. - Swimming Pools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this pool. It's clean & cheap & close to home. There is one dressing room attendant lady who is a little pushy-she needs your ticket right away & kind of hovers, but I figure she's older & retired & just wants control of something. ‍ Other than that everyone is super kind & helpful. Great place to workout. read more

As I lay, sun-bathing, on the side of this pool, it occurred me to that my opinion about Glassell Park Pool has changed since my initial introduction. It's not the public pool aspect however (I've always been partial to LA's Park and Rec), but rather, I've come to appreciate its outdoor setting that is missing from my old Echo Park haunt. http://bit.ly/ptczXA You can do your laps here in this super-chill, easy-to-find parking Rec Center, AND work on your tan. It's nice to lay about, with Mount Washington in the backdrop, and blue sky overhead. Highly useful particularly when we've just experienced summer heat in the triple digits, and you're not feeling like driving out to the beach! Of course, I have yet to make it into winter with Glassell Park Pool, but something tells me I'll most likely bite the bullet and come here to practice laps in January...we live in LA, after all, where it doesn't get *that* c-c-cold! read more

Glassell Park Pool - It's an outdoor pool. - Swimming Pools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cheap, professional, clean, great hours, and very family friendly with excellent lessons available for free for my kids.

My experience from this place was fantastic Pool was not super crowded Staff were really nice Water was heated and not dirty (super clean) Showers had hot water (loved taking shower) No dirty smell or no dirty spot in the pool or outside area Great view ahead of you when you are swimming Don't listen to some reviews here go and find out for yourself Will be there in few days loved it The pool is just 3.50 no brainier. read more

Glassell Park Pool - Swimming Pools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a great way to get a tan and a workout too!! Don't forget the sunscreen! The locker rooms are your typical public rec ones so don't expect much. read more

Went here for the first time this morning, will try to update if I go more often. It's $3.50 per entry and cash-only, they won't break a twenty, like one of the other reviewers said. Also you have to have exact change. Still the best price I've seen for pools in this area though. Lane setup was weird. Whereas most pools will set up lanes so that you end each lap at the shallow end, these lanes are set up so that the entire lap is at one depth. So if you get stuck in the middle lane where the water is 9 feet deep, you won't be able to stop at each lap to drink water or adjust your gear or anything, since you have to hang off the wall basically. That was weird for me so I switched to a shallow lane. Swim team takes up almost half of the pool (the lanes farther away from the locker rooms) but the morning I went, there weren't many members so they let me share a lane there. Kickboards and pull buoys are provided. Water is heated but I've yet to experience how this pool feels during winter. There are no lockers but most people take their stuff out onto the pool deck. One giant shower spigot so if you go when it's crowded and you're not comfortable with that setting, it's a bit weird. There are little changing stalls with curtains, but they're quite short so if you're tall, you can see over them. Haven't checked out the toilets yet. Did not see any power outlets in case you want to dry your hair but didn't really look closely. Plenty of parking though! read more

I've been swimming here for years, but had no intention of writing a review until I read the idiotic reviews specificially by Baked P., who must, in fact, be Baked. This is ideal for me. The hours are convenient. The other lap swimmers are friendly, and so is the staff. The pool is always clean, and well monitored by lifeguards. I can usually get a lane for myself. I swim for an hour, then retrieve my stuff in the locker room, shower, and I'm home in five minutes. The pass cards are a real bargain, and you don't need to carry cash in your swim bag. Even when I get a little lazy, and stay away for a while, it's comforting to know that when I get my butt in gear, the Glassell Pool will be waiting. read more

Always clean, really friendly staff, and I love that it's outside. It's a smaller pool but have never had any problems with lane sharing and it feels big with the soccer field nearby. read more

Hi. This pool is awesome and I'm so happy that they've been able to stay open year round. But yesterday I had a disturbing experience that I would like to share. The current scenario is this: There's 3 lanes for adult swim in the evening. There are about 25+ adults who show up after work and then there's no system to handle the volume of swimmers. In the rest of the very large pool, there's swim team, and kids. And it's great to see a community in the pool at the end of a day, but. . . Some of the lap swimmers are turbo swimmers who don't look up from their workout, so you can't suggest circle swim very easily. It's kinda intimidating. Lanes divided into Fast, Medium, Slow (some other pools do it)-- would help. Lifeguards at other pools will sometimes help to introduce you into an appropriate swim lane, which would be helpful here, too. As it stands, you have 6 people taking up three lanes, and then a motley passel of people fending for themselves in the open area on one side of the pool. Yesterday, both me and this seventy-year old lady were looking for a lane to swim in and both of us were having a hard time. She found an empty lane to swim in and invited me to share it, but we were kicked out as swim team kids entered the lane. I eventually asked a young lifeguard to help me, but I would have liked to have seen someone try to help us out sooner. In terms of liability -- I would hate for this pool to get closed because someone gets kicked in the head trying to swim laps in the shallow area of the pool. There were about 12 people trying to swim in straight lines on the open end of the pool and it was a mess. People are not so good navigating in normal traffic, let alone in water. ;) Love this pool! 2 stars of hope! 3 more stars to come! read more

I swore never to write a yelp review for this place because it is my own personal heaven and I wanted to keep it un-crowded, but the unthinkable is happening! LA has decided to shut this down as a year-round pool effective August 12!! This seriously would ruin a big part of my life. We have to do something!!! BUT WHAT?! Here's a start: email, call, protest HOUND our city council people until they promise NOT to close down utopia: Thanks in advance to all my fellow glassel gators! Councilman Garcetti (the main Bad Guy in all of this): 323-478-9002 sally.martinez@lacity.org Acting Supervisor of Citywide Aquatics Division Trish Delgado (323) 906-7953 trish.delgado@lacity.org Councilman Reyes 213-485-0763 councilmember.reyes@lacity.org Councilman Huizar 213-473-7014 Councilmember.Huizar@lacity.org Councilman LaBonge 213-473-7004 tom.labonge@lacity.org Superintendent of Parks & Rec LA Sophia Pena Cortez 213-485-8744 sophia.pinacortez@lacity.org If you want to get more involved in solving this problem, call Wendy at 323-804-4456 read more

For $2 or $2.50, This is a very good pool. If you ignore the locker room this place is great. But part of the whole deal is to get a nice shower after swim and clean changing area. Pool - great, clean pool. one 50m pool subdivided to several 25y lanes for lap swimmers. The two shallow ends for recreational swimmers. Parking - free, easy to find space and some shaded. "Locker room" - VERY BAD. Cement floor (no tiles), no mirror (just a pice of polished aluminum sheet). You can leave your bag with an attendant who will issue you a safety pin with number. Crowd - there are many very good and fast swimmers here. They tend to be quite intimidating. read more

the best price, clean atmosphere, chill environment. This is my "go to" spot for my son, nieces & nephews. It works out great for a family on a budget. Love It read more

I've been swimming here for years. $3.50 is a great price for an awesome outside pool. Locker rooms are cleaner then Rose Bowl Pool and they charge $14. read more

This is a serious post O.K. I love Glassell & it holds a special place in my heart. There is a homie who works the men's locker room named Diego & he's the best. We always talk about cars and he tells me about his trips to Mexico. I would recommend Glassell to anyone just on Diego alone because he's a really chill carnal and very helpful if the shower breaks or there's something funky in the bathroom. I've been to other LA pools and some fools behind the counter are trying to do the least. NOT DIEGO. N E way...the pool is like the California dream. It's outdoors so when the sun shines you shine with it and if you aren't into fake tans u can still stay Brown year round. I grew up as a swimmer so every time I go here I get flashbacks of my youth...simpler times when all you needed to worry about was what was for dinner and what time your homies wanted to link up online for Halo 2. After I lost my grandma (R.I.P.) I came to swim here 1 time and cried underwater but nobody could see my tears so I also recommend this place to anyone who is looking for the greatest, natural therapy...the womb of water where we all came from. Amen. 1000/10. Last note for those who weren't looking 2 read my introspective review...Glassell is a public pool so they run obscure hours. The hours are always up on the yelp page but be mindful that these hours change depending on the season. During winter they are open from 6-8am in the morning, but during summer hours it changes from 6-10 sometimes which is a game changer for those early risers that aren't trying to go HAM at 6am. Take that time and enjoy the sunshine. I hope this place never ever closes. It is a true Los Angeles gem. read more

Adding my voice: let's hope the City keeps this place open all year. Very affordable for all the neighborhood (free for Seniors and small kids). If you're a serious lap swimmer, the hours are very specific and limited. This place is also very crowded on hot summer days. As other people note, the locker rooms are minimalistic and prison-like, but your personal items are safely checked in a mesh pouch guarded by a staff member. There are also numerous classes and teams using the facility. Despite its proximity to a highway 2 offramp, it's actually in a lovely setting at the base of the foothill in Glassell Park. read more

Given the broad range and modest expectations you can have with any los angeles public facility, this pool is rather good and caters to the serious lap swimmer or the local throngs of children in the niegborhood looking for a recreational activity outside the simulated game world. I have been in public pools all over the Southern California area with the most exceptional being in fullerton, e.g. the Janet Evan's Swim Complex is truly amazing, but for the cost of 2 dollars with a library card the Glassel pool is fantastic for general lap swim centric users. The only downside is the locker room and changing area which are skeletal. The urinals are typical but the stalls are unusable and claustrophobic. Unlike other hyper hygenic reviewers, I do use the shower but always wearing a waterproof shoe where ever I walk. The only down side are the hours. There is a morning swim and the Afternoon starting at 12 (10 in the summers) but then for an inexplicable reason there is break between 2;30-3;00 where the pool shuts down (possibly to purge excessive or long term swimmers?). It reminds me of the anachronism of summer vacations that still base their calender on the notion we're an agrarian society from the 19th century. for the price the pool is what you should expect, a clear watering hole that is kept fairly clean and warm. read more

It's a great place to bring the kids, go for a walk or run. I see people bring their dogs all the time too. The coaches for softball are really nice people. There's ok lighting at night. It can improve but overall a good place to be at on a nice day. I hope you all stop by and check it out soon. They have a pool here too. Lets keep this place clean! read more

weve been going to verdugo/eagle rock every week and we didnt even noticed that there is a pool by the verdugo exit. pool, enough space for recreational swim & lap swim. shower and changing area are clean & the attendant is nice. this is the only public pool that you could bring water & food, i am glad, coz there are no vendors outside. so next time i will come prepared and bring snacks for my kiddos! read more

Glassell Park Pool - outside, by the side walk, you could tell that it is not crowded even on a weekend. - Swimming Pools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This pool is clean and nice but OMG my kid is in tears because the lifeguard hauled her into the office and wouldn't let her wear her dive mask in the pool. My kid has problems with the goggles and the mask has really helped her in the water. First of all, don't embarass my kid at the pool and don't take away her mask. She was given googles that fell off and kept her from swimming. Huge FAIL Glassell park pool. I'll be calling you. read more

I am so happy to have found this public pool! For only $2.50 a gal can swim to her hearts content. Luckily I didn't go at a high volume time ( I went an hour before closing) so I had an enjoyable experience. Plenty of time to swim around and do some laps. The pool is big, clean and inviting. Staff was friendly. I would give the pool 5 stars except that the lockers rooms are a little dingy. Personally, I don't think I would use them as they are a little rough for my taste. So glad I found this pool! I expect to use it several times this summer. read more

This is my go-to pool for when the days are hot and sunny. When they're cloudy or slightly chilly, I'm off to Echo Park. For public pools, I can't complain at all. The swim pass is worth it, especially since it never expires. My only "complaint" is that the parking lot is almost always filled up with cars whose owners are obviously not in the pool/park. Someone behind the counter said that people who work close by (unsure which businesses there are around, as I don't see anything obvious) park in the lot. I don't mind parking on the street, but I don't understand the concept of having a parking lot if the patrons can't even park there. read more

SAVE GLASSELL PARK POOL AS A YEAR-ROUND RESOURCE!!! This is a community gem worthy of emailing and calling to keep open after Aug 12, 2012! Here's how you can help: Email daniel.andalon@lacity.org , who's the councilman's point person on this issue. Please let your councilman know how important it is to keep Glassell Park Pool open year-round. Urge them to find necessary funding. Please sign the petitions at the pool and online at change.org. For more info, check out saveglassellpool.com, the new clearinghouse for grassroots community efforts to save year-round access to the pool. Occupy Glassell Park Swimming Pool is planning action via Facebook, too! read more

This pool is gorgeous; however, the lifeguards treat patrons like garbage. For the record, I was a lifeguard, swim instructor, and swim coach. Here is my experience. As a lap swimmer, I have had no issues. This was pre-pandemic. The guards were friendly, and kind. Post Pandemic, I experienced constant harassment by the guards. Here are the issues they have pointed out to me. First, I needed to change my white UV swim shirt because they (the guards) wear them there. Pre-pandemic I wore this all the time with no problem. I could not use my camera near the pool to take a picture of my daughter and I at the pool. My daughter could not hang on the edge of the pool even though she knows how to swim. My daughter could not hold my shoulders as I stood in the 3 foot part of the pool. My daughter could not use the kick board to practice her kicks for swim team because she is not an adult. I could not use the kick board in the water to show her how to kick because my daughter would then be more than 1 foot away from me and was told that as her parent I need to be within 1 foot of her. My daughter likes to swim and float face down in the pool. She is trained to turn onto her back to breath and can float for hours, if I let her. When I teach swim many times the students stand on the edge of the pool and watch the instructor demonstrate swim movements. This was also not allowed. This is a community pool that is supposed to serve the community and this place does nothing, but make it extremely difficult to enjoy time in the water. How are kids supposed to become better swimmers, if they cannot practice their skills? What I witnessed today were other patrons doing laps and were not allowed to use the kick boards. The guard said it was because they were not in the swimming lanes. However, they were doing laps. Another couple were in the 3 foot area and they were hugging. They were asked not to do this. If this was the deep end I understand that this is a problem, but when two people are standing in 3 feet of water holding each other, what is the big deal? My daughter was also asked to not push off the stairs and or jump from the second step into the pool. She must gently get into the water from the steps. The whole experience every single time we go is awful. I have never been treated so badly at a pool and I have been a lifeguard at many very active and populated pools. They need to reevaluate the community they are serving. This is a very family oriented neighborhood with kids and parents looking for a way to cool off safely, work on their swimming, and enjoy time together. Right now, the guards make it intolerable. t is always a miserable experience and a patron never knows what might strike the guards as "wrong" that day. No white bathing suits, no jumping in, no picture taking, no kick board use unless you are an adult in the swim lane doing laps. Kids have to be within 1 feet of their parents. Although I did see other parents on the edge of the pool and their kids were allowed to swim. No showing a kid how to do a stroke while they watch from the deck. The rules go on and on. read more