Time To Dive Into Summer At South Park Wave Pool

It might be too cool for most people to brave the water this weekend, but Allegheny County’s South Park Wave Pool opens for the season on Saturday.

Admission rates this year are as follows: ages 5 and under, $1; ages 6-17, $5 for county residents, $6 for non-residents; ages 18-59, $6 for residents, $8 for non-residents; 60 and older, $3 for residents, $4 for non-residents.

Family passes for two parents and two children or one parent and three children, $150 for residents, $188 for non residents; pass for each additional family member, $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents; senior pass for those 60 and older $40 for residents, $50 for non-residents; individual pass for those between the ages of 18 and 59, $80 for residents, $100 for non-residents; lost or stolen replacement pass, $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents; active volunteer firefighter or volunteer EMT pass is free for residents and non-residents.

New at the pool this year are seven shade structures and 17 new benches. The pool will be open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7 pm., weather conditions permitting. If the pool does not open by 2 p.m. due to inclement weather, it will remain closed for the remainder of the day.

The following programs are being offered this summer. Register at www.alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms.

• Preschool Aquatics (American Red Cross Levels 1-3) – Monday-Friday, July 10-21, 9:00-9:45 a.m., ages 4-5, $25 for county residents and $31 for non-residents.
• Free Swimming Lessons (American Red Cross Levels 1-3) – Monday-Friday, July 10-21, 10:00-10:45 a.m. or 11:00-11:45 a.m., ages 6 & older.
• Kids Boot Camp – Monday-Friday, July 10-21, 12:00-12:45 p.m., ages 7-12, $30 for county residents and $38 for non-residents.
• Yoga Introduction – Mondays and Wednesdays, July 10-21, 6:00-6:45 p.m., $20 for county residents and $25 for non-residents.
• Sun Salutations Yoga – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, July 10-21, 6:00-6:45 p.m., $30 for county residents and $38 for non-residents.
• Aqua Soundtrack Sizzlers – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, July 10-21, 7:00-7:45 p.m., $30 for county residents and $38 for non-residents.
• Family Fun Day – Thursday, July 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m., regular pool admission fees apply.
• Pooches in the Pool – Monday, Sept. 4, 4:00-6:00 p.m., $15 per dog. Each dog may be accompanied by up to two guardians. Additional attendees will be charged $5 per person.

Photo via Allegheny County.