Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer and the opening day for public pools in Lincoln. Lincoln Parks and recreation announced Friday that all outdoor public pools will open Monday, May 27 and close Sunday, August 11. All pools are open seven days a week from 1 to 6 p.m.
Locations are as follows:
Star City Shores Aquatic Center, 4375 S. 33rd Court, 402-441-6670
University Place Aquatic Center, 2000 N. 48th, 402-441-7834
Highlands Aquatic Center, 5511 NW. 12th, 402-441-7800
Neighborhood pools
- Ballard Pool, 3901 N. 66th Street, 402-441-7898
- Belmont Pool, 12th and Manatt streets, 402-441-7826
- Eden Pool, 4400 Antelope Creek, 402-441-7827
- Irvingdale Pool, 1900 Van Dorn Street, 402-441-7828
- Woods Pool, 33rd and “J” streets, 402-441-7782
The Arnold Heights Pool, 4000 NW. 46th St., will have a delayed opening due to an emergency mechanical issue. Area residents are encouraged to visit the nearby Highlands or Belmont pools.
Family swim nights begin Monday, June 3 and are offered from 6 to 8 p.m. for $10 per family – two adults and four children – at the following pools:
- Monday: Belmont
- Tuesday: Eden
- Wednesday: Irvingdale
- Thursday: Ballard
- Friday: Arnold Heights and Woods
The free Trago Spray ground in Trago Park, 22nd and “U” streets, will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, May 27 through Labor Day.
Applications for seasonal employment, including pool staff, are available at jobs.lincoln.ne.gov. Lifeguards must be at least 16 years of age and certified. Training and certification may be available for new employees. For more information contact the Aquatic Office at 402-441-7960, email pools@lincoln.ne.gov, or visit lincoln.ne.gov/pools.