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Summer Splashdown

Summer fun in the water has begun at 55 Los Angeles public pools, which will be open until Sept. 7.

Registration for swimming lessons at the city-operated pools began Monday, said Essam Tawdy of the city Recreation and Parks Department.

Beginning Monday, the facilities will offer a range of swimming lessons, junior lifeguard training, synchronized swimming and water safety courses.

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More than 50 neighborhood pools offer 10-session swimming courses for a $1 registration fee. At other pools, the fee is $10 for the lessons.

Pool admission is 75 cents for those under 18, $1.25 for adults and 50 cents for senior citizens and the disabled.

For information about pool locations, hours and programs call (213) 485-5559 (central and Eastside), (213) 765-5391 (West Los Angeles and San Pedro) or (818) 756-8859 (San Fernando Valley).

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