Stay cool in Lakewood pools this summer
Published on June 02, 2024
Kids and adults can stay cool and have fun at both Lakewood pools this summer with recreation swim, swimming lessons, adult lap swimming, and more.
Check the current recreation catalog for details and how to register.
Mayfair Pool
Recreation swim: Daily recreation swim runs from Saturday, June 15 through Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Resident fees are $1 for children and $1.50 for adults (age 18+). Non-resident fees are $2 for children and $3 for adults (age 18+).
In late August through September, recreation swim will be held on weekends only from Aug. 31 through Sept. 29, in addition to being open Labor Day.
Swim lessons: See the Aquatics section of the interactive catalog for details. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to read the Pool Rules below.
Private lessons will be offered through the month of September. For details, check the catalog or call 562-804-4256. Register online at www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog.
Water Aerobics: Get a head start on your summer fitness with a splash! Check out the Water Aerobics classes held Tuesday/Thursday evenings.
McCormick Pool at Bolivar Park
Recreation swim: Daily recreation swim runs from Saturday, June 15 through Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Resident fees are $1 for children and $1.50 for adults (age 18+). Non-resident fees are $2 for children and $3 for adults (age 18+).
Swim lessons: See the Aquatics section of the interactive catalog for details. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to read the Pool Rules below.
Aqua Zumba: Get a head start on your summer fitness with a splash! Check out the Aqua Zumba classes held Mondays and Wednesday evenings.
For more details on the programs at McCormick and Mayfair pools this summer, call City Hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2408 or check the summer catalog.
Pool Rules
- Unaccompanied swimmers are required to be at least 48 inches tall or have a valid Minnow (Level 4) Red Cross swimming card. Youngsters not meeting this requirement MUST be accompanied in the water by an adult (18 years or older) on a one-to-one basis and remain within arm's reach at all times.
- Minimum enrollment required for each class.
- Each session includes eight days of instruction and one fun day
- Classes are subject to cancellation and class schedule is subject to change.
- Swim diapers must be worn by all children four years and younger and are available for purchase at the pool.
- Approved swimsuits are required. No cut-off pants, leotards, sweats, baseball shorts or shirts are allowed (rash guards only).
- Suits and towels are not provided.
- Swimmers with long hair must tie their hair in a ponytail.
- No toys, inflatables, water wings or life jackets (except Coast Guard approved) allowed in the pool.
- Students may be moved to the most developmentally appropriate level.
Wading pools at Lakewood parks
Wading pools for youngsters ages 3 to 7 are free and are open from June 15 through August 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as follows:
Open daily:
- Mayfair
- Palms – Handicapped accessible
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: