Palm Park Aquatics Center

For questions regarding aquatic classes, please contact the Palm Park Aquatic Center at

(562) 567-9495.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR:

     SWIM LESSONS        ADULT LAP SWIM      RECREATIONAL SWIM       WATER AEROBICS

                           AMERICAN RED CROSS - LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE 2026

Recreation Swim

Cool off this summer with Recreation Swim at the Palm Park Aquatic Center! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun in the sun. Whittier Lifeguards are on duty daily to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all swimmers.

No pre-registration is required. All ages are welcome!

Location

Palm Park Aquatic Center
5703 Palm Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601

Recreation Swim Schedule

Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Open Almost Every Day: June 8 – August 9
Weekends Only: August 16 – Labor Day

Closure Dates

Recreation Swim will be closed on the following dates:

• June 19
• July 4
• July 8

Admission

$3 per swimmer

• No pre-registration required.
• Cash is preferred.
• Credit and debit cards are accepted on weekdays only.
• Weekends are cash only.

Pool Rules & Safety Information

• Proper swim attire is required for all swimmers.
• No floaties or life jackets are permitted.
• Swimmers under 50 inches tall, or swimmers requiring assistance, must be accompanied by an adult.
• No pets allowed.
• The shallowest part of the pool is 3.5 feet deep.

Safety First

Safety is our top priority. Our trained Whittier Lifeguards are on duty during all Recreation Swim sessions to help provide a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Whether you're looking to cool off, spend time with family, or enjoy a summer afternoon in the water, Recreation Swim at Palm Park Aquatic Center is the perfect place to make a splash!

Summer Lap Swim

Stay active and beat the heat with Summer Lap Swim at the Palm Park Aquatic Center! Whether you're training for fitness, improving your endurance, or simply enjoying time in the water, our lap swim sessions offer convenient morning, midday, and evening options to fit your schedule. Reservations are required.

Lap Swim Schedule

Morning Lap Swim

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• 7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.

Noon Lap Swim

• Monday – Saturday
• 11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Evening Lap Swim

• Monday – Thursday
• 8:40 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Fee

• $4 per shared lane 

Important Information

• Reservations are required.
• Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Walk-up participants may reserve any available open lane using their smartphone at the pool.
• Lane availability is not guaranteed without a reservation.

Holiday Closures

Adult Lap Swim is not offered on the following holidays:

• New Year's Eve & Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve & Day

Location

Palm Park Aquatic Center
5703 Palm Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601

Reserve Your Lane

Reserve your lane online through the City's recreation registration portal:

Reserve Your Lane

For additional information, please call (562) 567-9495.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING - American Red Cross - Blended Learning

• Location: Palm Park, 5703 Palm Avenue, Whittier CA 90601
• Dates: New Dates Coming Soon!
• Ages 15 & Up
• Online Training and Instructor - Led Skills Test

WATER AEROBICS

Register Now      

• TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
• DAYS:  M/W or T/Th  
• Must provide own Pool Noodle and Foam Bells (2)
• Go to Whittierrec.com to register