Some north central West Virginia pools push back opening dates
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Most outdoor seasonal pools open Memorial Day weekend in West Virginia, but with chillier temperatures in the forecast, some pools are choosing to wait.
The Camp Muffly Pool in Monongalia County will be opening on May 31 instead of the originally scheduled May 24, the Monongalia County Parks & Recreation announced Tuesday.
The high temperature in Morgantown for Saturday is only expected to be 64 degrees, which is 10 degrees cooler than the normal high temperature.
The Randolph County Community Pool & Splashpad at the Elks has also pushed back its opening date to May 31. The pool said on Facebook Monday that delays in updates and repairs are the reason for the date change.
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The grand open for the new Lewis County Splash Pad at Lewis County Park is also scheduled for May 31, although that date has not been moved for weather, and the pool at Lewis County Park will still open for Memorial Day weekend.
You can find a list of scheduled pool opening dates across north central West Virginia below:
Marilla Pool in Morgantown – Open May 24-26, opens for season on May 31
Krepps Pool in Morgantown – Open May 24-26, opens for season on May 31
Mylan Park Splash Pad in Monongalia County – Opens May 17
Clarksburg Splash Zone at VA Park – Opens on May 24
Bridgeport City Pool – Opens Memorial Day (May 26)
12th Street Pool in Fairmont – Opens May 24
Wave Pool at East Marion Park in Fairmont – Opens May 24
Palatine Park Splash Pad in Fairmont – Opens May 26
Grafton City Pool – Opens May 23
Tygart Adventure Lake in Taylor County – Opens on May 19
Lewis County Park Pool – Opens Memorial Day weekend (May 24)
Upshur County Recreational Pool in Buckhannon – Opens May 24
Randolph County Community Pool & Splashpad at the Elks – Opens May 31
Philippi City Pool – Opens June 4
Doddridge County Park Pool – Opens May 24
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