Outdoor pools in Syracuse will reopen on June 24 and July 1 with advance registration, Mayor Ben Walsh said.
Kirk Park, Onondaga Park, Schiller Park and Thornden Park pools will be the first to reopen next Thursday, followed by Lincoln Park, McKinley Park and Wilson Park pools on the first of July.
The advance registration method, which was introduced last year to maintain numbers at the pools during the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue this season.
Reservation times for open swim will be available in three time slots: Noon – 1:45 p.m.; 2 – 3:45 p.m.; 4 – 5:45 p.m.
Reservations can be made for open swim, which is free of charge, by calling the individual pools between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations will be taken up to two days in advance for up to 10 people.
Contact each pool at the following numbers:
- Kirk Park Pool: 315-401-1626
- Lincoln Park Pool: 315-382-7890
- McKinley Park Pool: 315-263-4731
- Onondaga Park Pool: 315-401-1658
- Schiller Park Pool: 315-401-1681
- Thornden Park Pool: 315-401-1709
- Wilson Park Pool: 315-399-0946
Adults must accompany children who are at the minimum height requirement, with a maximum of three children per adult allowed.
For adult lap swimming times at Schiller and Thornden pools, there will also be reservation requirements for three one-hour time slots Monday through Friday: 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.; 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.; 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Reservations for lap swim will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday on the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department website. Admission is $3 for ages 16 to 64 and free for those 65 and older.
For more information on proper attire, COVID-19 guidelines and other health and safety precautions, visit the Syracuse Parks website or call the Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs at 315-473-4330.
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