Chicago public pools to open 7 days a week for first time since COVID-19 closings

Chicago public pools to open 7 days a week for first time since COVID-19 closings

When the 50 outdoor pools run by the Chicago Park District open Saturday they will offer 7-day access for the first time in six years, but the season will end mid-August — when the city is usually hit with extreme heat.With a planned Aug. 17 closure, the swimming season will be its shortest since 2022 when only half the pools were open following the COVID-19 pandemic.Park pools have operated on shortened seasons with limited hours or days and re…

Pools set schedules for summer

With the official start of summer on June 20, swimming pools across the Chicago Park District are getting ready to welcome residents for a summer splash.