27-05-2025
Memphis residents can cool down and chill out as public pools set to open soon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memorial Day marked the first day of summer break, and as the weather begins to heat up, the City of Memphis is making sure families have a way to cool down.
Opening dates are coming up for swimming pools across Memphis.
From the Ed Rice location to Riverview, beginning next Tuesday, 12 pools will be open to the public.
'We have some family lessons at our pools, at our indoor and some of our outdoor pools. So, one of the things they are very affordable. They are $25 for two weeks of swim lessons,' said Marcha Allen, Interim Director of Memphis Parks. 'We are fully staffed to open our eight outdoor pools and to keep our four indoor pools operational. However, we are always looking to hire lifeguards.'
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The North Memphis community will see some changes to Douglass Park soon, as the city has invested in building a splash pad for kids to enjoy. Construction for the $1.5 million project is already underway.
The project is expected to be completed by July 25, but that's not the only investment being made.
'Audubon splash pad will come on board by next summer. So, we'll have that. When there was a grant, that the city of Memphis and Memphis Parks was awarded. So, it'll complete that part of out of the park. And then right now, we're also currently heavily investing in Bickford Aquatic Center,' said Allen.
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