Glassell Pool

Glassell Park’s public pool is your typical city pool: affordable and well-kept if not a bit spartan. If you can name a neighborhood, there’s probably a public pool to match. We picked out some of LA’s standouts, but there are tons of others scattered across the city. It’s hard to beat the convenience of a nearby neighborhood pool, but don’t always expect to find the most luxurious amenities and upkeep. At the very least, stick to outdoor pools for more sunshine and less of that stifling cloud of chlorine.