City Pools Open for Summer

With all the rain last weekend, it was hard to get excited about the city pools opening up for the summer. However, this weekend is looking better (at least for now) and what better way to cool off (or get exercise if you so choose) than to take a dip in a pool…after all it is better than getting a fecal infection at the beach. The city of Houston operates 39 public pools and 13 water playgrounds throughout the city. Most pools (if not all) are free to the public…which can be good and bad.

Each pool has dedicated lifeguards to provide a “safe” environment (assuming you trust the high school age life guards). There is also a lengthy but common sense list of rules for all city operated pools. If you feel that you (or your child) needs more instruction the city also provides adult & youth swim classes at various locations.

All city pools are open Tues. – Sun. from 1pm to 8pm until August 17th.

Photo courtesy of www..houstontx.gov/parks/