Day: June 24, 2014

Posted on June 23, 2014 by City of PhiladelphiarnPhiladelphia, June 20, 2014 – Michael DiBerardinis, Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources, kicked off the 2014 pool season at Cruz Recreation Center (6th & Master Streets) in the Kensington neighborhood. During the next two weeks, pools will open every day until all 70 are open; and all pools will open by July 1. Pools will operate from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday – Friday, and 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on weekends.rnrn“City pools provide citizens with a safe, fun, free way to cool off in the summer right in their own neighborhoods,” said DiBerardinis. “In addition, our aquatics program provides summer jobs for youth; we employ more than 800 people every summer as lifeguards and pool maintenance aids.”rnrnCity pools provide opportunities for exercise and relaxation in a healthy and safe environment. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the City agency that operates and staffs the pools, also provides free swim lessons to children. Parents or guardians can visit or call their neighborhood recreation center to find out how to apply.rnrnTo find a pool in your neighborhood visit:http://www.phila.gov/ParksandRecreation/placestogo/facilities/Pages/SwimmingPools.aspxrnrnFor more free summer fun opportunities visit:http://www.phila.gov/youthprograms/Pages/default.aspxrnThe City pool opening schedule for 2014 is as follows: