Rustic Canyon Pool Reopens

Rustic Canyon Recreation Center pool—Photos: Courtesy of Frank Langen

By Laurel Busby

News & Information Editor

After years of closure, Canyon resident Frank Langen was delighted to find the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center pool open yesterday.

“I can’t believe it, but it’s true,” he said. “It’s definitely worth jumping in; taking a plunge in the heat—perhaps even before the picnic on Monday.”

Gary Singer, the superintendent of Aquatics and Emergency Management for L.A. Recreation and Parks, said, “We are thrilled that it is open and appreciate your help in spreading the word to the community.”

For the remainder of the season, the pool will offer recreational swimming on weekdays from 3-7 p.m. and on weekends from 1-5 p.m. The final day of operation will be Sept. 7 from 1-5 p.m.

“As for future planning, we intend to offer a variety of programs next summer, including Junior Lifeguards, swim team, and swim lessons,” Singer said in an email. “We are also highly open to input from the community regarding specific programming they would like to see at their pool.”

Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for both youth 3-17 years old and people with disabilities. Children 1-2 years old are free. A youth summer swim pass is $10.

The pool reportedly required extensive repairs to reopen, including installing a new filter system, reconnecting piping, enlarging a backwash core and backwash pipe, installing a pressure amplification system, and replacing both suction pipe and a chemical pump. The exact details and cost of these repairs were requested from city officials, and this article will be updated when more information is received.

Another look at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center pool.