LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium, Los Angeles

#931 among attractions in Los Angeles

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

The LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium is an aquatics center that was originally constructed for the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Located near the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the venue hosted the diving, swimming, water polo, and the swimming part of the modern pentathlon events. ()

Coordinates: 34°0'44"N, 118°17'24"W

Address

3390 S Menlo DrSouth Los Angeles (Exposition Park)Los Angeles 90037 United States

Contact

(213) 763-0129

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Day trips

LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center, Exposition Park Rose Garden.

~870 ftNE
Major concert venue for big shows
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
5 min walk • The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum stands as an iconic sports venue in the heart of Los Angeles, United States. Renowned for its historic significance and versatility, this stadium has been a centerpiece for athletics and entertainment since its opening in 1923.
~1700 ftN
Dinosaur skeletons and rotating exhibits
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County stands as a bastion of learning and a celebration of the natural world. As the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States, it boasts an impressive collection...
~1810 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Postmodern architecture
California Science Center, Los Angeles
9 min walk • The California Science Center, nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, is a dynamic destination for visitors of all ages seeking to explore the wonders of science. As a public institution, it is committed to providing an accessible and enjoyable educational experience...
0.4 miNE
Park, Garden
Exposition Park Rose Garden, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Exposition Park Rose Garden is a historic 7-acre sunken garden located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California. It has been called "one of the city's best-kept secrets". It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Galen Center, Los Angeles
21 min walk • The Galen Center is a multipurpose indoor arena and athletic facility owned and operated by the University of Southern California.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
California African American Museum, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The California African American Museum is a museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Museum focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States.
0.8 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles
21 min walk • The Uytengsu Aquatics Center is a 2,500-seat outdoor aquatics venue located on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, USA. The facility features two pools: a long course pool, and a diving well with towers. The facility is the home pool for the USC Trojans swimming and diving teams.
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
23 min walk • The Shrine Auditorium is a landmark large-event venue in Los Angeles, California. It is also the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple, a division of the Shriners. It was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1975, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
0.9 miNE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles
24 min walk • The Shrine Exposition Hall is a multi-purpose event facility located in Los Angeles, California, adjacent to the Shrine Auditorium. It features 54,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space—34,000 in the main level and 20,000 in an open mezzanine. The Exposition Hall has a capacity of 5,000 patrons.
0.7 miNE
Library, Romanesque revival architecture
Doheny Library, Los Angeles
17 min walk • The Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library is a library located in the center of campus at the University of Southern California. After the shooting of his son, the Irish American oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny donated $1.1 million in 1932 to USC to build the Doheny Library. It was designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram.
0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tommy Trojan, Los Angeles
17 min walk • Tommy Trojan, officially known as the Trojan Shrine, is one of the most recognizable figures of school pride at the University of Southern California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Exposition Park, Los Angeles (7 min walk), Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles (9 min walk), Exposition Park, Los Angeles (9 min walk).

How to get to LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium:

Bus

Vermont & Martin Luther King Jr • Lines: 204, 754 (3 min walk)
Vermont & Leighton • Lines: 204 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Expo/Vermont • Lines: E (11 min walk)
Expo Park/USC • Lines: E (13 min walk)