Went for the first time on 3/10/26, the pool is heated and open year round. Currently the rest of…read morethe recreation center is being renovated, so the entrance is on Cahuenga Blvd, albeit the adress being Cole Ave. I arrived at 615 pm and found they close at 700pm. I paid a dollar to get in (50+), and found the staff to be courteous and friendly. You are given a ticket and then it is collected by the changing room attendant (you enter the pool via the changing rooms). There are no lockers, but the attendant can store your bag while you swim. Plenty of shower and toilet stalls, pretty clean, basic facilities. Most of the pool lanes were being used for youth water polo, and there was one lap swimming lane set up. The 3 ft area on either side of the deeper parts of the pool (the middle of the pool gets to 11 ft) were open swim so I just stayed close to the lap swim lane and had no trouble getting my workout in. I was the only one left doing laps after 630pm. I will be back, I appreciate not having to swim around other people and/or share a lane, we will see if that changes when summer comes around.

If only this place looked like the pictures…read more They should tear the slide down instead of reminding us how much fun it was when we could actually use it. The tarp over the slide looks like a typhoon hit it(dirty and ripped apart). Why tempt us? It's false advertising also. And there's a reason why they don't have pictures of the changing rooms. So dirty :( . Back before Covid when people actually worked(and wanted to work) the changing rooms were hosed down regularly throughout the day and clean. Now the attendants are on their phones the whole time instead of working. They clearly do not care about the people of this community and neighborhood when it comes to swimming and having a place to hang out in the Summer. I wanted to call the Health Dept. so many times but then I was afraid that they would shut it down permanently, other people that don't care about the filth might suffer and I wouldn't even have a place to lay out. Really sad how fast the place went downhill.

I had an extremely frustrating and unprofessional experience at this pool today. I was denied entry…read morebecause the staff disapproved of the shorts I was wearing. What made the situation completely unacceptable and invasive was that the cashier actually reached out and physically touched the shorts while I was wearing them to 'check the material.' Regardless of the facility's dress code policies, this kind of behavior is inappropriate and demeaning. I expected a basic level of professional conduct, but instead, I felt uncomfortable and disrespected. I would not recommend visiting this location if you expect to be treated with any basic level of decency.

Clean & organized. Private lessons are available as well as free swimming time with a very low…read moreentry fee.

This review is long overdue, but I finally learned the name of the young man who made such a…read morelasting impression on my family. Over the last few months, I visited several times, and each time there was a young employee named Vardges who consistently went above and beyond. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and genuinely kind -- the sort of person who doesn't just do his job well but quietly elevates the entire atmosphere around him. What stood out most was the way he interacted with my young daughter. His patience and warmth toward her were sincere and unwavering, and that kind of care stays with a parent. It certainly stayed with me. People like Vardges make a real difference in their community, often without realizing it. I truly hope he gets the recognition he deserves. Thank you, Vardges, for setting such a wonderful example and for making every visit better than the last.

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.

Being able to swim more frequently on a beautiful day is such a gift out here! I was on the lookout…read morefor local community pools and went to check out Verdugo at Mary Alvord Recreation Center. Like most community pools, it's in a beautiful neighborhood of Burbank and has some playgrounds and tennis courts near the pool. The locker rooms are kept up really well and the pool's temperature is kept at just the right level of cold and the chlorine level doesn't feel drastic as some places. The staff are great and helpful. The day rate depends on if you live in Burbank or not ($6-8) for lap swim and keep their schedule updated on their website. Bring your own swim gear as they are not provided by the aquatic center! Depending on time of day and when you go, the lap swim can be metered or by yards, as the layout of the pool can change (with kids swim, open swim, aerobics) nearby. Theres also a nice outdoor area for family events or kids birthday parties. Theres street side parking and they have a good size parking lot but it's pretty busy on weekends; people leave frequently and usually are waiting for your parking spot when you head out! A local who has been coming here for years encouraged me to try Mccambridge Recreation Pool (which I have yet to)!

Bathrooms are not really maintained. There's hair and spare clothing on the floor. Still organized…read moreupon entering the facility and the swimming pool itself was well maintained

Coach Emmanuela is great at what she does. She makes learning how swim fun. Incorporates songs to…read moredistract kids and make it fun in the water. Both my girls 4yrs and 6yrs are almost able to float on backs and stroke to safety in as little as 10 sessions. Mrs. Eileen was great at communicating availability and concerns promptly. Would recommend LA Swim Academy

My two children (4 years old and 2 years old) just completed the summer session. They both enjoyed…read moregoing every week and learned so much.The coaches are knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and engaging. My daughter loved all of the songs they used to incorporate the skills they were learning. My son loved that his coach encouraged him to do things that he thought he couldn't do only to gain confidence once he did it. As a parent I especially loved how the first skills they were taught were how to get out of the pool on their own. We look forward to continuing in the fall.

When it's the 4th of July, so hot outside, while on foot several blocks away from arriving, I'm…read morecontemplating just taking off my shirt and pants to reveal my black swim briefs you see me wearing and walking the rest of the way there like that plus my socks and boots of course and had no care at all who would see because it was just that hot, but I held it together and didn't get ahead of myself like that. Anyway, finally I get there to pay, and I'm greeted by Nina at the front desk who was very nice, friendly, and welcoming. We had a nice talk then I go in to the pool, swim for a bit, then tan by this guy and a couple of girls all roughly around my age we talked a little too after I got 1 of the girls to take that pic of me with my arms up. It was a nice refreshing day at that point. Nice people, good vibes all around to conquer that sweltering LA heat and I can't wait to comeback.

Serene and clean. Is it open yet for the 2024 season? I checked the website and tried to call. No…read moreupdate.

I came in this week to check the gym out, and I had to come on here to praise the customer service…read moreI got. Both Gigi and Ricky made me want to be a part of this gym alone. They were both so welcoming and made me feel a part of a family from the moment I walked in. This gym has two gems at their front desk for sure! Can't wait to join!

I was considering returning as a member to the Y after so many years, and i am just so sad that it…read moreis not to be. How could they flub the locker room renovation so badly? As another review stated, what was once a fantastic space is now relegated to a claustrophobic cavern not even 1/3 of its previous size. I can't imagine what it's like during busy hours. The old Y gym's locker room was amazing. Spacious with plenty of showers. I am just so saddened by what i saw. What once was will never be again.

I went today and they said it's closed and when I checked there website it was open like bruh at…read moreleast change the website to close I literally drove prob more then 50 mins to go

This place is so great that we will make it a part of our lives forever! It's such a special…read moreaddition to our lives!

love the coaches I learn to swim here. freestyle swim! Affordable and good schedulingread more

IT IS NOT CLOSED. It's a great pool, the staff and lifeguards are very helpful and friendly. My…read morefavorite pool to come to and it's affordable for a few bucks a visits