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The biggest swimming pool in US reopens in Los Angeles just in time for Memorial Day weekend

Nypost · · 395 words · By Bianca Zalben
Local Tourism Public Recreation
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/lifestyle/the-biggest-swimming-pool-in-us-reopens-…

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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The massive pool at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center — reportedly the largest swimming pool in in the country measuring an acre and a half in size”
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One web search result mentions it as 'One Of America's Largest Swimming Pools', but the specific measurement of 'an acre and a half' is not corroborated by multiple independent sources or Wikipedia.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lake View Terrace is a suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California. Surrounding areas include the Angeles National Forest, Little Tujunga Canyon, Big…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_View_Terrace,_Los_Angeles
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There are a number of large swimming pools around the world, several of which are artificial lagoons. As of 2019, the Guinness World Record holder for the largest man-made lagoon is Citystars Sharm El…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_swimming_pools
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hansen Dam is a dam built for flood control in the northeastern San Fernando Valley, in the Lake View Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansen_Dam
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“tickets are just $4 for adults or $1 for kids”
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One source (House of Prince) explicitly states admission is $1 per child and $3.50 for adults, which contradicts the claim of $4 for adults.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oaxaca, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, is one of the 32 states that compose the Federative Entities of the United Mexican States. It is divided into 570 municipalities, of which 41…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oaxaca
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Utah State University (USU or Utah State) is a public land-grant university and research university in Logan, Utah, United States. Founded in 1888 under the Morrill Land-Grant Acts as Utah's only fede…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_University
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital; both are named after George Washing…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_(state)
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“The Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, a sprawling 40-acre oasis tucked away in the San Fernando Valley”
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Wikipedia confirms the Hansen Dam is located in the northeastern San Fernando Valley in the Lake View Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles. However, the specific '40-acre' size of the center is not explicitly confirmed in the provided snippets, though the location is verified.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hansen Dam is a dam built for flood control in the northeastern San Fernando Valley, in the Lake View Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansen_Dam
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lake View Terrace is a suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California. Surrounding areas include the Angeles National Forest, Little Tujunga Canyon, Big…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_View_Terrace,_Los_Angeles
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There are a number of large swimming pools around the world, several of which are artificial lagoons. As of 2019, the Guinness World Record holder for the largest man-made lagoon is Citystars Sharm El…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_swimming_pools
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“is gearing up to kick off its 2026 summer season this Saturday, May 23”
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A web search result from the City of Los Angeles Department mentions the pool is 'Closed until May, 2026', but does not explicitly confirm the 'Saturday, May 23' start date.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There are a number of large swimming pools around the world, several of which are artificial lagoons. As of 2019, the Guinness World Record holder for the largest man-made lagoon is Citystars Sharm El…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_swimming_pools
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hansen Dam is a dam built for flood control in the northeastern San Fernando Valley, in the Lake View Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansen_Dam
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lake View Terrace is a suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California. Surrounding areas include the Angeles National Forest, Little Tujunga Canyon, Big…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_View_Terrace,_Los_Angeles
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“The facility features two huge water slides, volleyball courts, teqball tables, and a fishing lake.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results (florists, mortuaries) and general dam information. No evidence confirms the presence of water slides, teqball tables, or volleyball courts.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hansen Dam is a dam built for flood control in the northeastern San Fernando Valley, in the Lake View Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansen_Dam
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lake View Terrace is a suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California. Surrounding areas include the Angeles National Forest, Little Tujunga Canyon, Big…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_View_Terrace,_Los_Angeles
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There are a number of large swimming pools around the world, several of which are artificial lagoons. As of 2019, the Guinness World Record holder for the largest man-made lagoon is Citystars Sharm El…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_swimming_pools
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“The pool is big enough to fit 3,000 swimmers”
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No evidence in the provided search results mentions the specific capacity of 3,000 swimmers.
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web search NEUTRAL — This video is the second version about Hansen Dam Aquatic Park, Lake View Terrace, CA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mjQPxSPqTo
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web search NEUTRAL — Skip to content. Hansen dam aquatic center.
https://hansendam.lacitypools.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Attention hansen dam aquatic center patrons: Pool Closed until May, 2026.Proper swim attire required. NO cut-offs, spandex, bike shorts, basketball shorts, or street shorts. NO t-shirts or cotton shir…
https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/aquatic/year-round/hanse…
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“It will be open only on the weekends starting May 23 through June 13, at which point it shifts to daily operations.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results (florists, mortuaries) and does not mention the specific operational schedule.
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web search NEUTRAL — The expert florists at Hansen's are committed to designing beautiful, quality arrangements and providing exceptional customer service to our customers. Choose Hansen's Florist and Gifts for the finest…
https://hansensfloristandgifts.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — We provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist you in making funeral service arrangements. From caske…
https://www.hansen-mortuary.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — At Hansen Technologies, we are committed to providing our customers with cutting-edge refrigeration valves and controls. With our innovative products and unparalleled customer support, we ensure safet…
https://hantech.com/
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“The pool is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.”
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The search results provided for this claim are dictionary definitions of the word 'operating' and do not contain the actual hours of the facility.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 1, 2026 · The meaning of OPERATING is arising from, relating to, or used for or in the operations of something (as a business). How to use operating in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operating
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web search NEUTRAL — OPERATING definition: used or engaged in performing operations. See examples of operating used in a sentence.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/operating
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web search NEUTRAL — a. To exert an influence: forces operating on the economy. b. To produce a desired or proper effect: a drug that operates quickly. 4. To carry on a military or naval action or campaign. 5. Informal To…
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/operating
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“the complex also boasts a 9-acre recreation lake for fishing and boating.”
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A web search result explicitly mentions that 'Next door to the pool is the 9-acre recreational lake, which is open year-round, where you can go boating, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, and more.'
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