School pools are swimming facilities located on the grounds of or adjacent to a school. They are primarily used for school swim teams and aquatic sports. Beyond school hours, some school pools may also be open to the public, serving as valuable community resources for swim lessons, open swim, and local events.
Typical Size
Varies
Typical Length of Visit (Hours)
1–2
Typical Access
Venice High School Pool.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, accessed 2025.
Typical Amenities
Infrastructure
Typical Architectural Elements
Guidelines for School Pool
Zones
Casual Use Areas
Zones
Natural Systems
Zones
Natural Systems
Zones
Natural Systems
Infrastructure
Comfort Facilities
Infrastructure
Safe Crossings
Infrastructure
Safe Crossings
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Infrastructure
Shared Parking
Infrastructure
Accessible Van Parking and Drop-Off
Infrastructure
Bike Parking
Infrastructure
Bike Parking
POOLSCHOOLSCHOOLPool entrancedesigned for
accessible useCrosswalks
connect to
street grid
and ensure
pedestrian
safetyShade and
seating
provided for
visitorsShade and
seating
provided for
visitors
Design
Context
Connectivity
Wayfinding
Infrastructure
Zones
Architectural Elements
Guidelines for School Pool - Architecture
Architectural Recipe
(1-2) Small Elements + (1) Medium Element
Sample Outcomes
