Comments on: Los Angeles’ 59 Swimming Pools

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:18:20 +0000

@ D. Travis North I was a little surprised at the number of pools myself. It’s great that there’s a day price available so monthly fees aren’t necessary.

Thank you for the wonderful comments on the photo. It means a lot coming from a great photographer like yourself………:)

@ Lance Spending a weekend at a hotel, especially one with a waterpark is such a great getaway, especially in the winter. I bet the kids have a great time.

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:26:03 +0000

Hi Lisa,
Yes, we have taken the kids to Wisconsin Dells – probably about once a year. It’s considered the waterpark capital of the world. Winter is a favorite time to go to one of the hotels that have an indoor waterpark – it’s like a little bit of summer in the dead of winter…

Of course, you’ve got the ocean, the real thing…which is hard to rival!

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By: D. Travis North

D. Travis North — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:45:08 +0000

Wow, that’s a lot of water sports! I had no idea LA was so well endowed with public water facilities! I’m really jealous. when I was younger, I was a competition swimmer – long distance and Breaststroke. I long to get back into it one day, but year-round (indoor) pools are few and far between up here in the northeast (for obvious reasons) – and they’re expensive clubs to join. Most are at least $40 per month for non-profits, $60 and up for privates. One day I’ll have the cash.

PS – That first shot of Lane 4 is pretty awesome. Aside from the technical aspects behind the photo itself, an experienced swimmer can learn a lot from that shot: 8 lane pool, fast gutter system, possibly a movable island, good starting surface. That’s a pool I’d like to swim – I bet it’s fast.

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By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:58:04 +0000

@ Lisa’s Chaos Kids, summer, and the pool always go together. With the many activities offered at the various pools, I’m sure they are busy all summer long. The beauty of LA is that outdoor pools can be used almost all year round.

I’m surprised there wasn’t much interest in a water based pilates. That sounds like fun……..:)

By: Lisa's Chaos

Lisa's Chaos — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:44:32 +0000

I bet every one of those water places are busy all summer long too.

We swim when we’re in motels which is a lot but that’s about it around here. When I go the Y – well I haven’t used either of their two pools yet, I go towards racquetball. Even my Pilates class – I signed up for the water one, but there wasn’t enough interest so I had to go with regular pilates.

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By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:09:17 +0000

@ Lance Wow, a triathlon? I’m impressed. It takes a lot of strength and endurance to do a triathlon. I look forward to updates on your progress and race.

I haven’t heard of the Wisconsin Dells, but it sounds like a great family fun place. Have you taken your family there?

@ Kim I know what you mean about the dry skin, but when the ocean isn’t available, it’s great to be able to swim in a pool. I remember when I was a kid, my family went to Myrtle Beach, SC, and stayed at a camp ground right on the beach. We’d go swimming in the ocean, and then, to wash the salt off, we’d jump in the pool. It was great.

I’m sure your boys will enjoy the summer fun at your mother’s pool.

@ David In an upcoming post, I’ll talk about the largest public pool here, where schools can hold their PE classes and learn how to swim. I think it’s great……………:)

By: David

David — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:48:04 +0000

As a lifelong competitive swimmer and an enthusiast, these pictures are a feast for my eyes.

BTW, ask any kid in the summertime–especially in the urban city–and they’ll tell you it’s more than heaven–it literally is for them.

Also learning how to swim is among one of the more important life lessons a person can have.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:05:37 +0000

I personally am not a fan of the pool.. It just dries my skin up..I prefer the ocean when I can get the chance to get in it.. But I have the boys in swim classes now so that they learn to respect the water..and they are more than pumped up to go have my moms pool open this year..

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By: Lance

Lance — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:53:13 +0000

Hi Lisa,
Water! And pools…

I’m currently swimming once a week (started a couple of weeks ago) at a pool at a local high school, lap swimming. In preparation for a triathlon coming up this summer. And…swimming is the most difficult event for me. My kids love the water too. Not so much just to swim, but to play. The big attraction around here is Wisconsin Dells – which has a plethora of water parks, both indoor and out – and hotels with waterparks, and campgrounds with waterparks. It’s a great family place to go – especially in the long winter months!

LA sounds like a great place to find swimming at – very cool! Enjoy!!

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