To Help Beat the Heat, 4 Pools Extend Hours

To give residents some relief from the heat, the City Council has approved extended hours at four local swimming pools through Sept. 7.

Summer youth programs like water polo and aqua-aerobics have seen an increase in attendance over the past few weeks, officials said.

Pools with extended hours are:

* El Salvador Park, 1825 Civic Center Drive West. Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m to 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.

* Santa Anita Park, 300 S. Figueroa St. Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m to 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.

* Jerome Park, 2115 W. McFadden Ave. Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.

* Salgado Community Center, 706 N. Newhope. Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.

All city pools are closed Mondays for maintenance.

To cover the costs of extended pool hours, the Parks and Recreation Agency will use a windfall from unexpected savings in the current budget, officials said.

Information: (714) 571-4200.