SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The end of summer is in sight–Sioux Falls’ swimming pools will start closing in less than ten days.
The first to close is Frank Olson Pool on Sunday, August 11th.
The last to close is the Terrace Park Aquatic Park on Sunday, September 1st.
A release from the City of Sioux Falls below has more details.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces staggered closing dates for the outdoor aquatic facilities as the 2019 summer season wraps up.
Sunday, August 11
Frank Olson Pool
Friday, August 16
Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center
Sunday, August 18
Kuehn Pool
Sunday, August 18
McKennan Wading Pool
Friday, August 23
Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center
Sunday, September 1
Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center
*Schedule subject to change; information posted on our website.
“Many of the summer lifeguard staff will end their employment to head back to college or begin fall sports. The pool closing schedule allows the safe management of pools with the number of available staff. This year’s closing dates are consistent with our schedules from past years,” says Recreation Program Coordinator Jean Pearson. “Every year our goal is to keep one or two pools open until the Sunday prior to Labor Day.”
Lap Swimming and Water Walking at Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center will continue weekdays, 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., through Friday, August 23, 2019.
Beginning Monday, August 19, through the end of the outdoor pool season, hours of operation at the remaining outdoor pools will be:
- · Monday through Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.
- · Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m.
Pioneer Spray Park, located at 1800 East Walnut Street, will remain open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily into September (weather permitting).
Two fun events to close out the outdoor pool season are also planned. Swimming Gone to the Dogs will take place on the following dates and locations:
- · Sunday, August 18, 3:30 to 5 p.m., at Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center
- · Tuesday, September 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center
A shout-out to our incredible staff for keeping our residents and customers safe. Our aquatics team works hard all season and deserves to be celebrated and recognized for their talents at aquatic events, swimming lessons, and daily pool hours. We are lucky to have an amazing team prepared and professional from our community for our community. Thank a lifeguard today! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
