1 / 2Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center - Pali Pool
đ Pacific Palisades, CA
Clean, well-maintained aquatic center with dedicated kids' pool areas and swim lessons. Part of Palisades Charter High School, this Olympic training facility offers high standards but availability varies due to school use.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children of all ages seeking a clean, well-run facility with dedicated kids' areas and swim lessons. The Olympic training facility pedigree ensures high standards, but families should be flexible with timing due to frequent rentals that can disrupt regular swimming hours.
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Robert Delatorre
7 years ago
âStaff is always friendly even at 5:45am, pool is crisp and clean without the super strong smell of chlorine. Temperature varies but it's perfect for me. Parking is good if you show up early, and gets a little hectic during the summer months due to the hiking trail and park nearby but still has decent street parking Showers are clean, only two shower heads so be prepared to wait or share. Lockers are in good condition. This pool is definitely worth going for a few swims!â
Lance Johnson
6 years ago
âThis is one of the cleanest and well kept facilities that I've ever been to. The staff is incredibly well trained, knowledgeable, and so courteous. Also it's well known as an Olympic training facility where many top ranked athletes have trained. They have a small pool as well that is great for kids of all ages and plenty of swim lessons for all levels of ability.â
Josh Alan
2 years ago
âREVISED to 4 stars: The pool is now open Sundays which is great. The staff and pool are fantastic. The only complaint I have is that the sign up for swimming reservations is randomly posted on Sundays between 10 am and 6 pm. For people who head to church or the farmers market on Sunday mornings, this is difficult. If reservations could be randomly posted Sundays between 12 and 6 pm or 1 to 7 pm, that would be much better for many.â
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Overview
Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center at Palisades Charter High School features an Olympic-standard pool with dedicated children's areas and swim lessons. The facility is known for its cleanliness, well-trained staff, and lack of strong chlorine smell. Families should note that pool availability can be limited due to school events and rental conflicts, particularly affecting lap swimming hours.






