Press Conference at Hansen Dam, Summer Fun Programming and Community Safety
LOS ANGELES, CA- Join Councilwoman Rodriguez and the Department of Recreation of Parks on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Hansen Dam at 12:00 PM to celebrate the start of the summer season, inviting residents to take advantage of free and affordable swim programs. There will be programming for families looking to utilize the City of Los Angeles aquatic facilities, including the biggest municipal swimming pool in the United States, Hansen Dam.
The community can enjoy over 50 of the City of Los Angeles Aquatic Facilities this summer, and adaptive lessons start at three years old to adults. Pools are equipped with ADA chair lifts with the ability for staff to make reasonable accommodations upon request.
This event also provides essential community reminders for water safety to prevent life-threatening accidents. According to the California Department of Developmental Services, drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths among children ages five and under. Learning to swim and practicing water safety in a supervised environment saves lives.
The Councilwoman is proud to partner on this initiative to spread awareness and to provide accessible and life-saving water recreation to all ages in the community of all abilities.
Additional summer activities at Hansen Dam include the Annual Summer Movie Nights {Lilo & Stitch: Friday, July 21, 2023, and Finding Nemo: August 04, 2023, at 6:00 PM.)
Who:
- Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, Council District 7
- Andre Brent, Principal Recreation Supervisor
- Bravy Candance Thomas, Aquatics
- Melanie Escamilla, Aquatic Director
- Traci Goldberg, Superintendent of Aquatics
- Edwin Realegeno, Aquatic Facility Manager
When:
- Saturday, June 8, 2023, 12:00 PM-12:30 PM
Where:
- Council District 7
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
11798 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
What:
Press Conference + Opening of the Dept. of Recreation and Parks Swim Season
Activities in the big pool Saturday, June 8, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM:
- 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Surf Lessons demonstration/kids participating
- Kids Kayaking
- Swim Lessons Evaluations
Summer schedules for each pool may vary. For more information regarding pool use and to locate a LA City Pool, please visit www.swimla.org or call the Aquatics Division at (323) 906-7953.
Press RSVP: vanessa.diaz@lacity.org.
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About Councilwoman Rodriguez
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez serves as the Chair of the Public Safety Committee and represents the 7th Council District in the Northeast San Fernando Valley which includes the neighborhoods of Sylmar, Mission Hills, Pacoima, Lake View Terrace, Sunland, Tujunga, North Hills, Shadow Hills, and La Tuna Canyon. For more information, visit: https://monicarodriguez.org/.