Multiple US Pools Reopen Memorial Day Weekend After Renovations

Several community pools and water parks across the U.S. are preparing to open or reopen for the summer season around Memorial Day weekend. The newly renovated city pool in Gillette, Wyoming, will open with no admission charge and features include a zero-depth pool, lap pool, and water slides. In Vidor, Smith Lake Water Park is reopening after a five-year hiatus due to pandemic closures and fluctuating water levels, with extensive repairs completed and new amenities available. In Fort Smith, the William Schaefer Memorial Pool is nearing completion of renovations after being closed for months due to equipment damage, with reopening expected soon once final repairs and pool refilling are completed. Meanwhile, the Southeast YMCA in Louisville emphasizes water safety education, teaching children essential survival swimming skills, highlighting the importance of preventing drowning, which is a leading cause of death in children. These developments reflect a broader community focus on providing safe, accessible aquatic facilities and promoting water safety ahead of the summer season.