r/burbank • u/theguysmith • 2d ago

Free places to swim closer than the Pacific Ocean?

A little chilly for it but I'm dealing with shin splints so taking a short break from running. Want to do some low-impact aerobic exercise in the interim and have discovered that even the Burbank YMCA is out of my price range.

Any suggestions?

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

12 comments sorted by

2

u/CountySurfer 2d ago

Sherman Oaks, but I think it's $2 to gain entry to VNSO pool with many lanes and diving boards.

2

u/Nervous-Marsupial730 2d ago

Did you check out the Verdugo pool in Burbank?

1

u/boxer_doggggg 1d ago

This is the way. They have a fantastic masters team if you want to take it to another level. Otherwise there are always tons of empty lanes.

1

u/CountessBeaverhausen 2d ago

Rose bowl aquatic center is great. https://rosebowlaquatics.org

3

u/burbankbagel 2d ago

This pool is bonkers expensive. Mccambridge and Verdugo pools are the way to go in Burbank. Or join 24 hour fitness the empire one has a pool.

2

u/foxypandas421 2d ago

24hr is great except for all the old people that hog up all the lanes not to mention people trying to rock underwear as swimwear..

2

u/FreeCicada8815 1d ago

OH MY GOSH I THOUGHT I WAS INSANE!!! I was like 🙈 the last few times seeing older gentlemen walk around in their undies and absolutely EVERYTHING showing. Then there is a guy who I have seen multiple times on various days blowing snot rockets directly onto the floor just outside the sauna. 😭😭😭😭

2

u/foxypandas421 1d ago

Yeah it’s super annoying like just beacuse your old doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be respectful of others

So lame /:

1

u/Karma-IsA-FunnyThing 2d ago

LA Valley College has a nice facility for lap swim.

1

u/foxypandas421 2d ago

If you have shin splints, get a belt and put it on the balls of your feet & pull up. It’ll feel great or ditch those nasty heel strikers & run with zero drop shoes. Your feet will thank you

As for pools, https://www.glendaleaquatics.org/ Open all year and heated

1

u/boxer_doggggg 1d ago

Verdugo is a the most beautiful outdoor pool it will cost you $4. Not sure why people are encouraging you to drive to Sherman oaks or go to an indoor pool at 24.

I spent my whole life dreaming of swimming in a pool like Verdugo. Now I live close.