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Philly public pools return for the first time in 2 years — but fewer than 70% will open
South Kensington Community Partners
Robby Brod, BillyPenn
For the first time since summer 2019, Philadelphia is opening its public pools. The rolling schedule of openings begins this week, but will only extend to just 69% or so of the available swim spots because of major challenges recruiting lifeguards. Only some of the 70+ Philly pools will welcome residents this year, with the first few launching on Wednesday, and 16 expected by the end of this weekend. A total of 41 will be open by July 10. How did Parks & Rec choose which ones get to open? A combination of neighborhood need, geography, and past pool usage data, officials said.
Here’s the opening schedule, which isn’t as robust as the past because of a major lifeguard shortage. In the neighborhood, Hancock's pool open on Tuesday July 6th and Cruz Rec's pool is closed for the public (read here).
Click here to find Sprinklers and Spraygrounds. Benson Park and Hart Park are open in the neighborhood.
LOVE YOUR PARK ACTIVITIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
South Kensington Community Partners
The Friends of Hart Park
1315 North 4th St
Saturday, May 8th (Rain date is Saturday May 15th)
12pm to 3pm
Join us for Love Your Park activities like raking, sweeping, and bagging leaves.
All ages Welcome. Gloves and tools provided. Some refreshments to take home. Details.
Please register here. All protocols will be observed. 25 person limit.
May 15th LOVE Your Park with the Friends of Benson Park
1442 N 4th St.
Volunteer with the Friends of Benson Park
for Spring LOVE Your Park
Saturday, May 15th
10 am to 1 pm
(LYP prep meeting in the park: 05/13 @ 6pm)
General Clean Up -- Perennial Gardening -- Tree Care
All ages welcome!
Gloves and Tools provided
Safety protocols will be observed