1 / 2Jesse Owens Swimming Pool
📍 South Los Angeles, CA
Heated indoor public pool in Los Angeles open from early morning, featuring two diving boards, lap lanes, aquacise classes, water exercise programs, and free recreational swimming on Saturdays.
This is a beautiful pool but their rules and regulations are not posted clearly and people end up telling you on the spot. There are hooks by the pool but you can't bring anything on the pool deck with you. You have to use the lockers, you can't bring your belongings on the deck. There weren't a lot of people during their free swim on Saturdays 2-4pm but it may be because it isn't posted anywhere. They only do a temperature screening and don't ask for proof of vaccination.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families who want a reliable year-round indoor swim option in LA. The diving boards give older children a genuine challenge, provided they pass the required swim test. Free Saturday recreational swim is a strong value option. Younger children and toddlers benefit from the calm, staffed environment.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Maritza Santillan
4 years ago
“This is a beautiful pool but their rules and regulations are not posted clearly and people end up telling you on the spot. There are hooks by the pool but you can't bring anything on the pool deck with you. You have to use the lockers, you can't bring your belongings on the deck. There weren't a lot of people during their free swim on Saturdays 2-4pm but it may be because it isn't posted anywhere. They only do a temperature screening and don't ask for proof of vaccination.”
Kiel Hunt
3 months ago
“One of only two heated indoor pools in Los Angeles area. So great and it’s three blocks from my house for Pilates and all the water exercise classes you must register online as early as possible like literally the day it opens. It fills up so fast. But La swim is usually available and usually there’s a lane open or you can share with someone. The staff here are great and the place is clean and well-maintained. I also like the fact that they open at 6 AM.”
Antonio Hernandez
a year ago
“Public pool. Very clean, nice and friendly staff, manager is always around, Wow, that's very impressive 👏 Good job.”
Adam
11 months ago
“Very fun, has 2 diving boards(you have to do a swim test to jump off them, though)and is a decently big pool!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Jesse Owens Swimming Pool is one of just two heated indoor public pools in the Los Angeles area, making it a year-round destination regardless of weather. The facility includes two diving boards — access requires a swim test. Lap lanes open early each morning. Aquacise and water exercise classes are available and fill quickly once registration opens. Saturday afternoon recreational swimming is free.
