ALL CITY POOLS TO OPEN SATURDAY, MAY 25

(Charleston, W. Va.) –The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department announced all city pools will open Saturday, May 25, 2024. Entrance to city pools is free.

“We are excited to start another pool season for the City of Charleston,” said Rashaun Poore, Director of Parks and Recreation. “One of the most exciting parts of pool season is seeing some of our community center kids becoming a part of our team by working some of our seasonal jobs. When we see this transition happening, we know we are doing something right!”

City pools provide approximately 55 summer jobs – including lifeguards, pool managers, and concession workers.

POOL HOURS AND INFORMATION

Kanawha City Community Center

3511 Venable Avenue | 304.348.6484

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

North Charleston Recreation Center 

2009 7th Avenue | 304.348.6884

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

314 Donnally Street | 304.348.6404

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Cato Park

200 Baker Lane | 304.348.6860

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Note: City of Charleston pool facilities will be closed Mondays for maintenance – except for Monday, May 27 (for Memorial Day).   

Pool guests are welcome to bring chairs and coolers. Coolers are subject to search. Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted. All City of Charleston Parks and Recreation facilities are non-smoking facilities. Cigarettes and tobacco products are not allowed in pool areas.

Questions regarding whether a pool is or will be open should be directed to the respective Parks and Recreation facility.

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