Van Nuys/ Sherman Oaks Aquatics Center

At the intersection of Van Nuys and Magnolia in Sherman Oaks, this aquatics complex contains an Olympic-sized pool (50 meters X 25 yards) that is heated year-round. That is one of the best swimming pools for kids in L.A. The pool is situated in the heart of a large, grassy park that covers several city blocks. Also held all year round are lessons and team-building exercises. The deep end, which is 13 feet deep, is open to diving. The neighboring wading pool is only one foot deep for the little ones and features a cute mushroom that shoots water out of its top for a cooling shower. (The wading pool is only open from June 15 to September 7 during the summer months.)

This pool facility offers something for everyone. The VNSO Aquatics Center offers all of these services in addition to recreational swimming, swim classes for kids, and lifeguard training for teenagers. For the little ones in your family, there is even a tiny wading pool that is just one foot deep and has a fountain in the style of a mushroom (though this little pool is only open during the summer months). Having advise looking over the pool's schedule because there is so much going on here.

Location: 14201 Huston St., Van Nuys
Website: www.laparks.org/
Phone: 818-783-6721
Price: $1-$3.50
Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00p
Google rating: 4.5/5.0