A splash into summer; Austin Municipal Swimming Pool opens for the season
Published 10:46 am Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Kids swim on the first day of the Austin Municipal Pool’s season on Monday. -- Photos by Jora Bothun/jora.bothun@austindailyherald.com
Two boys play at the splash pad. Jora Bothun/jora.bothun@austindailyherald.com
Cici, 2, and her mom Grace Ewing sit beside the pool on the first day of the Austin Municipal Pool’s season on Monday.
Harper Wadding, 4, left, and Kaya Ackland, 4, swim on the first day of the Austin Municipal Pool’s season last year.
The Austin Municipal Pool made a splash on its opening day of summer Monday afternoon as children and parents of all ages came out to enjoy the pool.
“I’m [looking forward to] a warm, hot summer,” Austin Parks and Rec Director Kim Underwood said.
A new addition to the pool this year are lockers on the pool deck. They are free to use and half of the lockers have Push-Button Padlocks already on them, although people are encouraged to bring their own.
The pool hours have changed slightly as well. Open swim will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday and 2-7 p.m. on Sunday.
Adult lap swim will be held noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Season membership is $30 per person and ages 2 and under are free. Daily admission is $3 in the afternoon and $2 for the three evening swims.
“I want everyone to enjoy their summer and check out the pool,” said Underwood.
