Local Swimming Pool Drawing Big Crowds

The hot weather this week is generating huge crowds at the Sherman Oaks-Van Nuys Park public swimming pool, at 14201 Huston St.

"These are the busiest days of the year so far at the pool," said Ruth Buenafe, an employee at the park. "When it's hot like this, we definitely get a lot more people at the pool," she said.

On hot evenings, adults have been taking advantage of the 8:30 p.m. closing time, and many people have been coming after work for a dip in the pool.

"That late closing time is only during the week," said Buenafe.
"On weekends, the pool closes at 5 p.m."

For families with children there are things people need to know, said Buenafe. Here's the list:

Pool hours for children during the week: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The pool closes for one hour between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., then is reopened between 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Children under 18 are admitted free.

Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Children under 4 must wear a swimming diaper.

No flotation devices are allowed.

Children's hours on weekends: noon to 5 p.m.

Adults-only hours during the week: 6-9 a.m.

Adult price: $2.50.