Pool Splash Day set June 1
By Sandy Morris
The Albany City pool will open to the general public on Tuesday, June 1, with a one-day-only, free-admittance, Splash Day.
Albany City pool co-managers this summer are Jennifer Bowman and Dakota Fowler, who have both previously run the facility.
The managers will work in the concession area, sell swim passes, and keep up with the lifeguards.
Typically, the city hires around 15 lifeguards each summer.
“We have about 20 applicants for lifeguards right now,” said Bowman. “We start lifeguard training next week and hope to end up with at least 15 certified lifeguards.
Students who are looking for summer work but don’t want to be a lifeguard can apply with the city to mow and weed eat.
Prospective employees must be at least 15 years old and should go to City Hall to pick up job applications.
Pool Opening
The facility will open to the general public from 12:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 for the annual Splash Day.
Regular pool hours and daily swim fees are the same as previous years. Prices for family passes, individual passes, and pool rentals will also remain the same.
Daily entrance fees to the pool during normal hours are $2.50 per person.
Local residents may purchase pool passes at the swimming pool. A summer pool pass is $75 for an individual and $150 for a family pass for all family members living in the same household.
Individual and family passes do not cover admission to family swim time on Tuesday evenings or during private rental times.
Regular Pool Hours
The pool will be open 12:30-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours are 1:00-5:00 p.m.
There will be a family swim time on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a special rate of $1 per person. Children must be accompanied by a parent during the time block designated for families.
Pool Rentals
The pool will be available for after-hour rentals for $150 per two-hour time block or $300 for a four-hour reservation.
Rental times are from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and from 8:30-10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
On Sunday, the pool is available for rental during the 5:30-7:30 p.m. time slot only.
To inquire about availability for rental or to book a time slot, contact Bowman at 325-338-2546.
Pool rental fees must be paid in full at the time the pool is reserved.
