Multiple Pools, Splash Pads Open Across US for Summer Season

As summer approaches, multiple communities across the U.S. are opening public pools and aquatic facilities for the season, often coinciding with Memorial Day weekend. In Troup County, Georgia, the Don Weatherington Aquatic Center resumes operations with daily hours through July and weekend hours in August, offering swim lessons for all ages and water aerobics. Central Indiana pools and splash pads are also opening despite cooler and rainy weather forecasts, with many outdoor pools operating on holiday weekend hours and some indoor pools available as alternatives. Johnson City, Tennessee, is opening its splash pads and Legion Street Pool, with specific hours and a modest admission fee, maintaining access through the end of August. Louisville, Kentucky, celebrated the grand opening of a newly renovated Algonquin Park Pool, the first new public pool in west Louisville since the 1960s, featuring numerous modern amenities; meanwhile, renovations continue at Camp Taylor Pool with completion expected in 2026, and alternative recreational options are planned for the interim. These openings reflect a broader community effort to provide safe and enjoyable aquatic recreation as temperatures rise.