Whittier: Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Summer Rec Swim season is BACK at Palm Park Aquatics Center!

Rec Swim is just $3 per swimmer, no pre-registration required, and Whittier Lifeguards are on duty daily. All ages are welcome!

📍 Palm Park Aquatics Center, 5703 Palm Ave.

Hours: 1:00–3:00 PM
Open almost every day: June 8–August 9
Weekends only: August 16–Labor Day

Please note: Rec Swim will be closed on June 19, July 4, July 8, July 18, and July 31.

👉 Before you visit:
• Proper swim attire is required for all swimmers.
• No floaties or life jackets permitted.
• $3 per swimmer. Cash is preferred. Credit/debit cards are accepted on weekdays only. Weekends are cash only.
• Swimmers under 50 inches tall, or swimmers needing assistance, must be accompanied by an adult.
• No pets allowed.

The shallowest part of our pool is 3.5 feet deep. Safety is our priority, and our trained lifeguards are here to help everyone enjoy a safe and splashy summer 🛟

Don’t forget your sunscreen, towel, sandals, and snacks for the bleacher area.

SAVE this post so you have the details handy all summer long!

Questions? Drop a comment, send us a DM, or call Palm Park at (562) 567-9495.

Our first Movie in the Park of the summer is almost here, and we’re kicking off the season with a family favorite... 🧱✨

The LEGO Movie! There’s nothing quite like spending a summer evening outdoors with friends, family, and neighbors under the stars.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, pillows, and all your favorite cozy movie-night essentials.

Before the movie begins, enjoy:
🎨 Free crafts
🎲 Giant lawn games
🎵 Music and family-friendly fun
🍭 Snacks from our $1 concession stand

📍 Lee and Erika Owens (LEO) Park 7954 Greenleaf Ave.
🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ Activities begin at 6:00 PM
🌙 Movie starts at dusk (approximately 8:30 PM)

Admission is FREE, so invite your family, gather your crew, and join us for an awesome night at the park!

A special thank you to our event sponsors: .supermarkets 👉

Follow and for more Summer in the Parks updates, events, and family fun all season long!

Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Athens Services Scholarship Program! 🎓♻️

On Tuesday, May 12, the City of Whittier celebrated local high school seniors at a special scholarship reception held at Whittier City Hall, recognizing their hard work, creativity, and commitment to sustainability.

Students submitted essays focused on recycling, reducing landfill waste, and creating a more sustainable future for our community.

Please join us in congratulating these young leaders who are already considering ways to make a positive impact right here in Whittier:

Sabrina Araiza – La Serna
Ivan Cardenas – Servite
Aaron Carrancho – Whittier
Natalie Hernandez – La Serna
Caden Holmes – La Serna
Roel Lopez – California
Ramon Mendez – Whittier
Benecio Mora – Servite
Emma Salas-Salcedo – St. Paul
Sophia Turnbull – La Serna

Congratulations again to all of this year’s scholarship recipients! 💙

SEE YOU SATURDAY, WHITTIER SHOPPERS!

Join us this Saturday, May 30, at the Spring Youth Market and shop from 50+ youth vendors bringing crafts, gently used toys, art, handmade goods, and an entrepreneurial spirit to Whittier 🌟

For our young vendors, this is a chance to set up their own booth, meet customers, sell their products, and experience what it feels like to run a small business.

That’s where 🫵 YOU come in! We need shoppers, too!

Come out to support Whittier’s youth community and help encourage the next generation of creators and entrepreneurs.

🎟️ Spring Youth Market entry is FREE and open to all ages. Hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Whittier Community Center Gym
7630 Washington Ave.

Ever thought about teaching a class in Whittier? 👀

The City of Whittier is looking for paid class instructors to help bring new programs to the community!

We’re open to all kinds of class ideas for youth, adults, and especially for seniors, but two of the MOST requested classes from the Whittier community are:

🌟 Spanish Language Learning
🌟 Folklórico Dance

We regularly receive requests for these programs and would love to expand our offerings with the right instructors.

Have a different skill or specialty? We’d still love to hear your ideas! Art, fitness, music, cooking, cultural programs, STEM, dance, and other unique classes are all welcome.

Instructor compensation and class schedules vary.

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

Interested applicants can call (562) 567-9430 or email [email protected] for more information.