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
School pools should be accessible by low-stress bicycle routes, sidewalks, and major streets. They should also provide direct access from the adjacent school and may share off-street parking with the school.
The Venice High School Pool supports the school’s strong athletics programs.
City of LA 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 and Secondary)
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary and Secondary)
Infrastructure
Shared Parking
Infrastructure
Accessible Parking and Drop-Off
Infrastructure
Bike Parking
Infrastructure
Bike Parking
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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
All School Pools
| Rank | Prioritization Tier | Park | Size (Acres) | Classification | Region | Composite Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 2 | Fremont High School Pool | 0.64 | School Pool | South | 0.779 |
| 123 | 2 | Roosevelt High School Pool | 1.49 | School Pool | East/Central | 0.664 |
| 253 | 3 | Banning High School Pool | 0.52 | School Pool | South | 0.515 |
| 294 | 3 | Verdugo Hills Pool | 0.75 | School Pool | North | 0.467 |
| 404 | 4 | Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES) | 7.44 | School Pool | South | 0.326 |
| 422 | 4 | Venice High School Pool | 1.47 | School Pool | West | 0.310 |
| 446 | 4 | Cleveland High School Pool | 0.79 | School Pool | North | 0.267 |