Sunset Canyon Recreation Center

They were great at getting my money but terrible at contacting me to schedule a class. After leaving several voice messages, i got a call from a lady who explained that there’s a new group managing the process and that she will try to get them to call me. Well, they didn’t. Now, I’m asking for a refund.

If you ever visit UCLA on a sunny day, you have got to check out this place! I am not sure how much it would cost one to enter on a per diem basis, but I imagine it is not that much.
Upon entering Sunset Rec, I was astounded at how many people were utilizing the lawn space to sunbathe, play soccer, throw a frisbee, or do whatever else compelled them on this fine sunny day. People were blasting music and it was a very blissful environment. Ahh to be an undergrad student again…
I came to Sunset Rec for the pools. There is a 50 meter pool with about 8 lanes, and a 25 meter pool with about 6 lanes. The latter pool has an adjacent area where you can hang out, or where a lot of parents like to bring their kids. There is another pool separated from the 25 meter pool but very near it where people like to hang out. The cool thing about the 25 meter pool is that it isn’t deeper than perhaps 4 feet, while the 50 meter pool gets veryyy deep on one end. So, it’s safe to say there is a pool to meet any swimmer’s desire. There are also 2 lifeguards at each pool at all times.
There are also sand volleyball courts that anyone can use. And there are showers and lockers (bring your own lock) in the bathrooms.
So whether you are coming to get a workout, scope out the ladies on the lawn, utilize the volleyball courts, «study» in the sun, frolic with your little ones in the kiddy pool, or just hang out, this place is awesome!

Overall this is a great place to have on campus for staff and students. I came here with a few friends because the North Pool was closed due to the flooding that occurred on campus.
Upon Entry I liked that there was a lane pool for exercise, they had slow lanes, fast lanes and a small recreation swiming area.
We went to the family pool that was only 3.5 feet deep. Perfect for practicing swimming. I will have to say that the family pool was pretty dirty. Dirty, hair, bandaids and gauze were seen at the bottom of the pool. GROSS.
All the other pools are very clean.

This place is just wonderful! If you are a Ucla student I suggest that you take one I the classes that they offer here, it’s an absolute must!
I’ve taken some swim classes and the instructors are really nice and motivated to help you in any way they can. The center has showers and the pools are heated :)
I have also taken guitar classes in the center and Learned so much!
Love this little gem that Ucla has to offer :)

I absolutely love this place. Everytime I come home to LA, even if just for 48 hours, I always make it a point to work out at Sunset Rec. I love swimming in their lap pool, or just lounging in the sun on the field. Or playing frisbee with friends! It’s always sunny, and even in the winter (god forbid, LA winters!!), the pool is heated. I really can’t wait to go back!
Protip– parking can get super crowded, but if you’re only going for a 30 minute swim, you can park on the top level of the structure. Technically you need a permit, but of the two dozen times I’ve done it, I’ve only gotten a ticket once (expected value is less than that of buying parking each time!)

Wonderful little gem on campus. Multiple pools and classes available. Also other recreational activities available. They have beginner/​kiddie pools as well as professional competitor/​swimmer pools. Very large area with heated pools. Not perfect or new but definitely cheap and wonderful instructors. I have taken courses here for over a year and have ever been disappointing with the facilities or its instructors.

I purchased a UCLA Recreation membership in order to join one of their tennis classes. I paid only $ 35 for the class, and over $ 200 for the membership. I got an email from the class instructor who said the class was cancelled due to low enrollment and I could get a refund.
I contacted with customer center and I was told I could get a refund for the class, but Recreation membership was not refundable. What a joke! They are refunding $ 35 but not the other $ 200.
I felt like I was being forced to use their services. How come can you take someone’s money without providing them any services? Think one more time before purchasing UCLA Recreation membership for any class. In case class gets cancelled, you will be only refunded for the class price, not for the membership.
I was finally able to get the refund after filing a dispute through my bank, and contacting with Attorneys General.
I received a call from them and they said I will get the full refund, but I won’t be able to purchase UCLA Recreation membership again. They will pretty much put a note on my profile. What a big loss.
I would highly recommend everyone to stay away from this place.

This is a great rec center for UCLA students/​faculty/​staff! If you aren’t directly affiliated with UCLA, you may enter as a guest with someone who is affiliated for $ 8!
The center has a family pool and a main pool with lanes, and all facilities are extremely well maintained and clean! The main pool is usually more crowded and you may have to share a lane with people but everyone is generally very nice here! There is a locker room directly next to the pools with shower rooms to make things convenient. Next to the pools, there’s a large lawn where people like to play frisbee, throw a football around, or just bask in the sun. There are also plenty of picnic tables and BBQ areas here.
This place also has a challenge course within it which requires reservation. I’ve personally never tried the course, but I’ve heard that it’s tons of fun!
Overall, great place to spend a warm summer afternoon at!