Aquatics Programs

Consider hosting your next celebration at Mayfair or McCormick Pool.

Mayfair Pool:

Pool rentals are available from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The pool will be exclusively for your event. 

McCormick Pool:

Pool rentals are available from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The pool will be exclusively for your event. 

Pricing and information:

Call City Hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2408 for details. 

Lakewood swim classes coincide with the Red Cross Certified Swim Classes and offer instruction in these categories:

• Youth: For infant/preschool children ages 6 months to 5 years, and Levels 1-6 for ages 6-15 years
• Adaptive: Introduction to water and swimming lessons for those with special needs (ages 3-17), such as hearing or visual impairment, developmental disabilities and special physical needs.
• Semi-private swim lessons: Maximum three students per class. Limited time slots scheduled.
• Private swim lessons: One instructor and one student. Offered during post-summer at Mayfair Pool (8 classes of 20-minute instruction).
• Adult: For ages 16 and older. Four one-hour lessons are typically offered for a two-week session.

• Come ready to swim in your swimsuit.
• 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 pool area by an adult (18 years or older) on a one-to-one basis.
• 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.
• Only those in proper swimwear may remain on the pool deck. All others must stay on the grass area.
• 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.
• As part of ongoing training, City of Lakewood pool personnel may participate in emergency drills during recreational swimming, lap swim, swim lessons and rentals.
• Minimum enrollment required for each class.
• Each session includes 9 days of instruction and 1 fun day. Students may be moved to the most developmentally appropriate level.
• Classes are subject to cancellation and class schedule is subject to change.

Recreational swim continues daily through Sunday, Aug. 28 and stays open for recreational swim on weekends, Sept. 3-25, in addition to being open Labor Day.

Sessions are offered daily (Monday through Sunday):

• 1 - 2:30 p.m.
• 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

The cost for residents is $1 for kids and $1.50 for adults.

The cost for non-residents is $2 for kids and $3 for adults.

Check the catalog for information on Adult Lap Swim (ages 16+) and Lap Swim (50+). 

McCormick Pool (at Bolivar Park) will be operated jointly this summer by the City of Lakewood and the Lakewood Family YMCA. Recreational swimming continues daily through Sunday, Sept. 4 when the pool closes for the season.

Monday - Friday: 1 to 3 p.m.

The Lakewood Family YMCA will host recreation swim at McCormick Pool Monday through Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.

• Weekday sessions are open to Lakewood residents only (fees are $1 for children, $1.50 for adults).

Saturday - Sunday: 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.

The City of Lakewood will host weekend recreation swim at Bolivar Park's McCormick Pool starting Saturday, June 18.

• Resident fees are $1 for children and $1.50 for adults age 18+.
• Non-resident fees are $2 for children and $3 for adults (18+).

For more information, call City Hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Wading pools are free and are typically open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for youngsters ages 3-7, from mid June to early September.

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 Pool Wednesdays

The wading pools at Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks are typically open from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from late June to late August.