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.

• All persons must obey rules and requests made by the lifesaving personnel.
• Children under six (6) years of age or under 48” height must be accompanied by an adult.
• Street shoes and clothes must not be worn on the pool deck
• Swim suits or trunks must be worn by persons on deck or in the water (no cut off shorts).
• Infants who wear diapers must wear swim diapers.
• Suntan lotions or oils may not be used by sunbather or swimmers within the pool area.
• Showers should be taken by all pool users before entering the pool.
• Smoking, eating, chewing gum and drinking bottled or canned beverages on the pool premises is not allowed.
• Lying on the pool deck is prohibited.
• Non-swimmers must remain in the shallow water, no deeper than their armpits.
• No running on the pool deck.
• No diving in the shallow end.
• Horseplay and dangerous practices are prohibited at all times.
• Spitting, spouting of water or blowing the nose in the pool is strictly prohibited.
• No person may interfere with an emergency rescue, accident or drill procedures.
• Green bags must stay inside the pool fence.
• Toys, floaters, or inflatable miscellaneous items are not allowed in the pool
• WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.
• Any complaints must be addressed to the Pool Manager.

Monday – Friday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Closed on  Sundays.

FREE

Children 7years and younger, or under 48" must be accompanied by an adult, per child.  Proof of age and residency 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.

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.

Mommy & Me (ages 3 months to 5 years)
Three classes:

Saturdays:
 9:00 a.m. -  9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Fee:

$15 for residents

$30 for non-residents 

Youth ages 6 - 16
Levels 1 - 6

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays -Three Classes

5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

Fee:

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

Ages 17+

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5pm

Fee:
$15 for residents
$30 for non residents

• Ages 17+
• Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6pm 

Fee:
$1 for residents
$2 for non-residents

Advance level 

• Ages 6 years -16 years
• Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Fees: $15 resident/ $30 non-resident 

H.G Sharks Swim Team is a competitive team, a place for children to explore a different talent, and interact with kids of all ages. The participants range as young as 6 years old to 16 years old. The team has set rules that are provided to them on the first weeks of practice. The program offers a free Wild Rivers trip at the end of the season, as well as a formal Banquet held at one of the City’s Hall Rooms. Discipline is essential to the program; and swimmers who have missed practice constantly are excluded from the team, while the members who have demonstrated their commitment to the team become permanent members of the Swim Team and are provided with free swim equipment (out of cost) such as an equipment bag, that includes the team bathing suit, goggles, and a swim cap.

Hawaiian Gardens Junior Lifeguard Program provides a challenging and exciting aquatic environment which promotes an active and responsible lifestyle for participants ages 13-18.

Lifeguard staff serve as mentors and impart their experience by leading hands-on activities. Youth are introduced to water safety, athleticism, teamwork, and potential careers in aquatics.

Participants learn from a variety of activities that range from first aid, CPR and water related rescue skills.  Swim test required. 

Tuesday and Thursday from 5 pm to 7 pm

FREE

• Hours: Tuesday & Thursday  5:00 p.m.
• Fees: Free

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.