This season, Los Angeles County swimming pools will be staying open through October 31st, a change from previous years when they typically closed in mid-August. Supervisor Janice Hahn spearheaded the effort to extend the pool season, stating that it never made sense to close them so early. This is the first year that the pools will remain open six days a week, with the county hiring 356 new lifeguards and increasing starting pay by 20% to $23.86 per hour. A total of nearly 600 lifeguards have been hired or rehired for the extended season.
In addition to increasing staff, the county has invested in new lighting at the pools to accommodate the shorter days in the fall. Residents can take advantage of programs such as low-cost swim teams, senior aquatic exercise, and the Summer Parks After Dark pool events series. The pool schedules have been adjusted slightly for the fall season, with a complete list of county pools available on the L.A. County Parks and Recreation website.
With the support of Hahn and her colleagues, as well as the hard work of the Parks and Recreation Department, Los Angeles County residents can continue to enjoy swimming well into the fall season. This extension of the pool season provides an opportunity for community members to stay active and cool off in the warm weather that often lingers through October.
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