All Gwinnett County Pools To Be Open Memorial Day Weekend

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — All of Gwinnett County's public swimming pools will be open this weekend for the start of Memorial Day festivities.

Gwinnett's seasonal aquatic centers will open their doors on Saturday, Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation announced Wednesday.

Gwinnett County's public swimming facilities are:

• Best Friend Park Pool (seasonal)
• Bethesda Park Aquatic Center (year-round)
• Bogan Park Aquatic Center (year-round)
• Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center (year-round and seasonal)
• Dacula Park Pool (seasonal)
• Lenora Park Pool (seasonal)
• Mountain Park Aquatic Center (year-round and seasonal)
• Rhodes Jordan Park Pool (seasonal)
• West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center (year-round and seasonal)

Most of Gwinnett's aquatic centers and leisure play pools throughout the county offer features such as beach entry, water play structures, giant water slides, picnic areas and more. Visitors will find a wide array of amenities for both fun and learning, including private, semi-private, and group swim lessons annually for all ages.

As part of National Water Safety Month, the parks and recreation department is highlighting some tips for a safety at the pool:

• Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when he or she is in or near water.
• Teach children basic water safety tips.
• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapment.
• Have a telephone close by when you or your family are using a pool or spa.
• If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first.

"Learning how to swim saves lives," said Christine Greenfield, the county's aquatics coordinator. "We encourage all families to enroll in swim lessons and safety programs by contacting your local pool."

All Gwinnett County pools are accessible for people with disabilities and offer safe, supervised swimming places for patrons of all ages. The parks and recreation department also will hold various special events and family night swims throughout the summer at all facilities.

For more details on upcoming events, admission fees, hours of operation or facility rentals, visit the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Department website.

Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Department