The swim season for Los Angles County public pools has been extended, with swim facilities open for five months to provide relief from the hot weather.
Los Angeles County has extended the swim season for public pools to five months, keeping facilities open six days a week through October 31 to provide relief from the hot weather. County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced the extended season at the Don Knabe Regional Park Pool in Cerritos, emphasizing the need for access to pools during some of the hottest days in September and October. Previously, the traditional swim season lasted only 10 weeks, which Hahn noted was inadequate for residents during the later, hotter months.
The extended season features a variety of activities, including low-cost swim team programs, senior aquatic exercise, and the Parks After Dark pool events series. Norma E. García-Gonzalez, director of L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), expressed excitement about reopening all pools for the first time in five years and offering a range of aquatic programs to the public. The extended season aims to better meet community needs by providing much needed water-based recreational opportunities for residents.
To support the extended swim season, DPR made significant efforts to recruit and train lifeguards, hiring 356 new pool lifeguards and rehiring 224 returning lifeguards, bringing the total to nearly 600. Additionally, the county invested in new pool lighting to accommodate swimmers during the shorter daylight hours in the fall, ensuring that the facilities remain accessible and enjoyable for all residents throughout the extended season.
FULL STORY: Swim season extended for LA County public pools
Record Temperatures Prompt Push for Environmental Justice Bills
Nevada legislators are proposing laws that would mandate heat mitigation measures to protect residents from the impacts of extreme heat.
Phoenix Shade Plan Focuses on Bus Stops
The city’s updated Shade Master Plan calls for trees and built structures at bus stops to protect residents from heat.
HUD Issues Extreme Heat Playbook
The guide contains actionable steps local and state governments can take to protect vulnerable residents from the impacts of extreme heat.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Congressman Proposes Bill to Rename DC Metro “Trump Train”
The Make Autorail Great Again Act would withhold federal funding to the system until the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), rebrands as the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA).
The Simple Legislative Tool Transforming Vacant Downtowns
In California, Michigan and Georgia, an easy win is bringing dollars — and delight — back to city centers.
The States Losing Rural Delivery Rooms at an Alarming Pace
In some states, as few as 9% of rural hospitals still deliver babies. As a result, rising pre-term births, no adequate pre-term care and harrowing close calls are a growing reality.
The Small South Asian Republic Going all in on EVs
Thanks to one simple policy change less than five years ago, 65% of new cars in this Himalayan country are now electric.
DC Backpedals on Bike Lane Protection, Swaps Barriers for Paint
Citing aesthetic concerns, the city is removing the concrete barriers and flexposts that once separated Arizona Avenue cyclists from motor vehicles.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)