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Tuscon To Open Pools, Splash Pads April 19

Pools will continue to be open with limited capacity for adult lap swimming only, one lap swimmer per lane; masks are required.

Press release from Tucson Parks and Recreation:

April 8, 2021

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will open three extended-season pools and splash pads beginning Monday, April 19, in addition to four pools previously opened. Pools will continue to be open with limited capacity for adult lap swimming only, one lap swimmer per lane. Masks are required at the facility when not in the water.

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Please note that Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center will need to close on April 26 to replace 10 pool filters. Fort Lowell Pool will also open once the parking lot paving is complete in early May.

In addition, City of Tucson splash pads will also open on Monday, April 19. Splash pads are open daily from 8 a.m.-sunset.

Locations:

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  • Catalina Park Splash Pad 925 N. 4th Ave.
  • *NEW* Clements Splash Pad 8155 E. Poinciana Drive
  • Naida Jane Baker Splash Pad 2536 N. Castro Ave.
  • Palo Verde Park Splash Pad 355 S. Mann Ave.

For more details on facility hours, locations, and phone numbers, visit our website.

We strongly advise that all groups keep to 10 or fewer people, stay 6 feet away from anyone they do not live with, stay home if feeling sick, and follow all other CDC guidelines to keep safe. Every person in the City of Tucson over the age of 5 is required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public setting where continuous physical distancing is difficult or impossible. We will continue to assess the situation and update the public. We appreciate your patience and understanding. For updates, visit the Tucson Parks and Recreation website, or follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor).


This press release was produced by Tucson Parks and Recreation. The views expressed here are the author's own.