Lee Ware Pool is an outdoor swimming pool that provides a great variety of programs and activities to the entire community ages 3 months to Seniors. Programs offered include: swim lessons to youth, teens, adults, and seniors; aquatic aerobics, recreational swimming, movies at the pool, swim team, and the annual Aquatic Tournament. 

22310 Wardham Ave
Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716
(562) 421-6491

Programs, times, events, and classes are subject to change without, or with very little notice. Preregistration required prior to attending any programs, classes & events.

1. All persons must obey rules and requests made by the lifesaving personnel.
2. Children under the age of 7 years of age and younger or under 48” must be always accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and within arm’s length while in the pool).
3. Non - Swimmers must remain in shallow water no deeper than armpits.
4. People who pass the swim test will receive a green wristband. Which will give them access to deep end of pool.
5. Emergency or exit signals must be observed. Swimmers must leave the pool areas immediately upon the signal or request or pool personnel, counselors, or group leaders. An emergency may exist in which all persons may need to cooperate.
6. NO PERSON MAY INTERFERE WITH AN EMERGECNY RESCUE, ACCIDENT OR DRILL PROCEDURES.
7. Swimsuits, swim trunks, or rash guard shirts must be worn by persons on deck or in the water.  (T-SHIRTS, CUT OFF SHORTS, JEANS, OR ANY NON-SWIM ATTIRE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED).
8. Street shoes and clothes must not be worn on the pool deck
9. Dangerous practices are prohibited at all times. Patrons must not run on deck, climb, sit or jump from fences, structure not provided for such activity. No diving in shallow water, swim in diving area, pull or splash swimmers, horseplay or wrestling in the pool or restroom is prohibited.
10. Lying down or sitting on pool deck is prohibited.
11. All oil, grease, and foreign substances must be removed from your body before entering the pool, except sunscreen.
12. Showers should be taken by all users before entering the pool.
13. Smoking, eating, chewing gum or drinking bottled or canned beverages on the pool premises are not allowed except in areas provided for such activities.
14. Spitting, spouting water or blowing the nose in the pool is strictly prohibited.
15. GREEN BAGS MUST STAY INSIDE THE POOL FENCE.
16. The City of Hawaiian Gardens are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Opening -June 1
Closing – August 14, 2026

Monday – Saturday
1:00pm-4:00pm 
Sundays CLOSED                           

Free w/ Membership

Children 7years and younger, or under 48" must be accompanied by an adult, per child.  Proof of age and Hawaiian Gardens address required at time of registration.  

Swimming lessons are offered to all age groups starting from 3 months to Senior age group. Learn to swim in a fun environment. Registration begins Memorial Day Weekend. Space is limited.

Although swimming lessons are available to the public, residents of Hawaiian Gardens have priority in the registration process.

Starting 1^st week of June

The following are the swimming lessons policy. To have a successful program, we ask you to please read carefully our swimming lessons policy. 

Swimming Lessons Policy

• All students must be 7 yrs to 16 yrs of age or at a minimum of 48 inches height.
• All students 6 yrs and under and under 48 inches height must to be in the “Mommy & Me” program.
• All students must attend first day of class. If student misses the first day of class, he/she will be automatically dropped.
• If a student misses more than three days, he/she will be dropped from class .
• If a student arrives 15 minutes late, it will be considerate as absent.
• All classes run for 45 minutes, 3 days a week (Mon/Wed/Fri). Mommy and Me classes are on Saturday morning.
• All female students must wear swim suits.
• All male students must wear swim trunks.
• Infants that wear diapers must wear swim diapers.
• Goggles are not obligated but recommended.
• Sun block must be applied 15 minutes to 30 minutes before class. When applying sun block, make sure no white marks are left on your child’s body.
• All students must shower before entering the pool.
• No running on pool deck.
• All parents must wait for students outside the gate.
• Any complaints must be address to Pool Manager.
• You must pick up your child right after class.

Parent & Me (ages 3 months to 5 years)

Saturdays 3 classes available

9:00am-9:45am ages 5yrs-6yrs

10:00am-10:45am ages 3yrs-4yrs

11:00am-11:45am ages 3months -2yrs

Fee:

$15 for residents
$30 for non-residents 

Youth ages 7 - 17
Levels 1 - 6

Mon/Wed/Fri
5:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.                             

Levels 1-4 Free for Residents / $30 non-residents
Levels 5-6 $15 Residents / $30 non-residents

Ages 18+

Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 p.m.                      

$15/res-30/Non

Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00 p.m.                             

Levels 1-4 Free for Residents $30 for Non-residents
Levers 5-6 $15 for Residents $30 for Non-residents

Usually held in August

Ages 5yrs-16yrs

The Aquatic Tournament is an event for Hawaiian Gardens’ residents that are willing to demonstrate their swimming abilities. The event offers children the opportunity to compete in an advance level and build their confidence. Swimmers compete in five different events such as backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle, and kickboard.