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Receipt and Filing of the Report Regarding the Culver City Plunge's Lap Swimming Structure.
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Meeting Date: March 3, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Dani Cullens/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6471
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (02/27/2026); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (02/27//2026)
Department Approval: Adam Ferguson, PRCS Deputy Director (02/26/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission receive and file an update regarding the Culver City Plunge's lap swimming structure.
BACKGROUND
Operated by PRCS Staff, the Plunge is 50-meter x 25-yard Olympic size competition pool. It also includes a 25-yard x 52-foot diving well with one-meter and three-meter springboards. The Plunge opened on August 31, 1949. At a PRCS Commission Special Meeting on November 21, 2025, specific concerns that were mentioned by the PRCS Commissioners included the types of programming being offered at the Plunge, issues with accessibility through the required registration system, revenue concerns, and lack of availability for the public.
At the PRCS Commission Special Meeting on April 17, 2025, the "Plunge Procedures Ad Hoc Subcommittee" was formed to specifically address different drop-in programming options at the Plunge and find solutions for staffing shortages. At the PRCS Commission Regular Meeting on September 2, 2025 it was recommended to temporarily offer drop-in lanes from September 8 to December 13, 2025. During this period, staff offered a survey to the public to receive feedback on lap swimming. The survey results are Attachment 1.
DISCUSSION
Drop-In Programming
The M...
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