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ALL CITY POOLS TO OPEN SATURDAY, MAY 27

Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 15:15

(Charleston, W. Va.) – All City of Charleston Parks and Recreation pool facilities and the splashpads at Magic Island and Dixie Street Park will open Saturday, May 27. Entrance to city pools and splashpads is free.

“Our city pools are a great place for friends and family to come together during the summer months,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “In addition to providing our community a gathering place, our pools provide jobs for our young people – helping them to develop essential skillsets.” 

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

“As school ends and summer begins, we are gearing up for pool season! This is one of the busiest times of the year for Parks and Recreation,” said Corey Lowery, Facilities Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. “Our pools are where some of the best memories with family and friends are made. We invite everyone in the City and their guests to visit any one of our four pools to cool off and have a great time!”

Pool facility / splash pad information is as follows.

  • Kanawha City Community Center
    • 3511 Venable Avenue | 304.348.6484
    • Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
  • North Charleston Recreation Center 
    • 2009 7th Avenue | 304.348.6884
    • Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
    • 314 Donnally Street | 304.348.6404
    • Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
  • Cato Park
    • 200 Baker Lane | 304.348.6860
    • Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
  • Magic Island Splashpad
    • 101 Kanawha Boulevard West
    • Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 pm.
  • East End Community Park (Dixie Street) Park Splashpad
    • 1500 Dixie Street
    • Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 pm.

Note: City of Charleston pool facilities will be closed Mondays for maintenance – except for Monday, May 29 (for Memorial Day).   

People 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 permitted 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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