My father was with the LAPD for 30 years, starting in 1962. One time, in the early 70s during the annual picnic, my older brother, my younger sister, myself and a few other cops’ kids decided to bypass the nice swimming pool opened for the day, and we went “swimming” in the little pools. Of course, we got caught and kicked out.
Years later, at another picnic (President Bush made an appearance while running for re-election) my sister and I merely observed the pools but remembered the fun!
Finally, in 1992, my father retired from the LAPD and his retirement party was held in the area at the foot of the pools. It was very serene and a nice way for my dad to leave the department.