Stay cool in Lakewood pools this summer

Stay cool in Lakewood pools this summer

Published on July 21, 2025

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 continues daily through Aug. 24 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. 30 through Sept. 28, 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 https://www.lakewoodca.gov/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 continues daily through Aug. 24 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.

Family Swim Nights: Every Friday evening through Aug. 22 from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., there's a different fun theme. (On July 25, the Dive In Movie Night will feature Moana 2 at Mayfair Pool.) Admission is $3 per Lakewood resident and $5 per non-resident. Must show valid adult ID. See this summer's llineup of different theme nights.

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 through August 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as follows:

Open daily:

• Mayfair
• Palms - Handicapped accessible

Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

• Del Valle
• San Martin

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday:

• Bloomfield
• Mae Boyar

Wading pools at these parks are open Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 20:

• Del Valle
• Mayfair
• Palms
• San Martin

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