Mar Vista Recreation Center

About

Park-based facility with BBQ pits, ball diamonds, basketball courts & a seasonal swimming pool.

Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 1,054 Google reviews. That puts it 1st of the 12 rated swimming pools we list in Los Angeles.

It keeps the same hours every day — 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 11 more swimming pools in Los Angeles are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other swimming pools in Los Angeles.

What works

Solid local standing
A 4.5 average from 1,054 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
The best-rated in Los Angeles
Measured against the 12 rated swimming pools we track in Los Angeles.
A genuine local landmark
1,054 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (9:00 AM – 10:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Free parking
A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for.

Worth knowing first

Popular enough to be busy
1,054 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM and no longer — an early start is out.
Strongly seasonal
Outdoor pools shut for the cold months and indoor timetables shrink around them. Confirm the season, not just the hours.

Planning a visit

General guidance for swimming pools, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Lap lanes, open swim, or both, on a posted schedule that shifts with the season.

A good fit for swimmers and families looking to cool off.

When to go

Lap-swim and open-swim hours are separate blocks — confirm the one you want before you drive over. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

What to bring

Suit, towel and goggles
A lock for the lockers
Cash or card for the day fee

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities

Parking Available

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#1 in Best Swimming Pools in Los Angeles, CA

Common questions about Mar Vista Recreation Center

What is Mar Vista Recreation Center?

Park-based facility with BBQ pits, ball diamonds, basketball courts & a seasonal swimming pool. It is a swimming pool in Los Angeles, CA, at 11430 Woodbine St.

What are the opening hours at Mar Vista Recreation Center?

Mar Vista Recreation Center is open 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Mar Vista Recreation Center?

Parking options here include a free lot and free street parking.

How is Mar Vista Recreation Center rated?

Mar Vista Recreation Center holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,054 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Los Angeles has 11 other swimming pools listed on AllParx, including EōS Fitness, Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG.