1 / 3RITCHIE VALENS POOL
📍 Pacoima, CA
LA Parks-operated outdoor pool in Pacoima open weekends through September, offering swim lessons across all levels, competitive swim teams, water polo clinics, and a junior lifeguard training program.
WOW…I have used several pools and this one is CLEAN especially the pool floor. Lifeguard Joel did a great job washing the deck walls and floors plus installed a portable underwater speaker. GREAT JOB AND THANKS!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families committed to swim development — the program depth covers everything from first-time swimmers to competitive teams and junior lifeguard certification. Staff build genuine relationships with returning families and the facility cleanliness is a standout.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Ron Reyes
2 years ago
“WOW…I have used several pools and this one is CLEAN especially the pool floor. Lifeguard Joel did a great job washing the deck walls and floors plus installed a portable underwater speaker. GREAT JOB AND THANKS!”
Daniel Servera
7 months ago
“My kids do many activities there. They have a great swim team and a jr lifeguard program.”
Darrin kaminsky
2 years ago
“We enjoy every time my daughter and I swim. And the staff are very warm and have a wonderful attitude personality. Treating us as humans is not another number. Staff is all about safety connection empathy compassion integrity and morals. Thank you for your time and consideration and encouragement and help 💗🧿🫶🙏🏻🧿🥰🤗 I'm we are very grateful THANK YOU SO MUCH, KIND REGARDS DARRIN KAMINSKY”
Juanita Barga
4 years ago
“My daughters and I spent all summer there. All I have to say is that, the team is filled with Amazing people! Kind, respectful, caring, and Hard working -young adults and Mr. Amar, We felt beyond welcomed it literally became our second home. We will definitely miss the family we made at Richie valens pool. Till next summer”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Ritchie Valens Pool operates seasonally through LA Parks and Recreation, offering structured aquatic programs including beginner-through-advanced swim lessons, competitive swim teams, water polo clinics, and junior lifeguard training. The facility is consistently described as exceptionally clean, with staff praised for professionalism and community connection. Diving instruction is also available.
