The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department announces the following schedule for the 2015 swimming pool season.
Recreation Park Pool, 65 Gashes Creek Road, opens Memorial Day, May 25 with Pool-A-Palooza, featuring live music and fun activities for the whole family from noon to 6 p.m. The event also features free admission for military personnel and their families. On May 30 and 31, the pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Beginning June 6, the pool will be open noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call the pool at (828) 298-0880.
Malvern Hills Pool, 75 Rumbough Place, will open beginning June 6. Regular hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 6 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call the pool at (828) 253-1164.
Walton Street Pool, 570 Walton Street, will open June 8. Regular hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call the pool for more information at (828) 253-1143.
Regular admission at all pools is $3 per person. Multi-visit, family and season passes are available. Free swimming lessons are also available on varying schedules.
For more information on pool schedules, special events, swim lessons and all Asheville Parks and Recreation’s programs, ashevillenc.gov/parks or the Asheville Parks & Rec Facebook page, or call (828) 259-5800.