JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Marking the beginning of summer, the City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department's JaxParks swimming pools are open to visitors.
Parents brought their children to city pools Saturday, telling News4Jax, it is a part of their summer tradition. "Today is great. It's just a breakthrough of what's to come this summer," said parent, Tonya Wilson. "It's always been a go-to place for me and the kids and for the surrounding neighborhood."
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32 of Jacksonville's 33 pools will open between Saturday and Monday. The Julius Guinyard Pool will remain closed for another week, as final repairs are completed. That location is set to open on June 6.
General swimming hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays, and 1 to 7 p.m. on weekdays.
JaxParks also offers swim lessons and aquatic programs at several pools.
Click here for a list of pool locations and ways to sign up for lessons.