City of Lincoln announces summer pool schedule
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department on Wednesday announced the public pool schedule for the summer season.
According to the city, all outdoor public pools will open on Monday and close on Aug. 9.
“We’re excited to welcome residents back to the water for another great summer,” said Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Parks and Recreation Director. “Our pools are community gathering places, and we look forward to providing safe, fun, and accessible spaces to cool off and connect all season long.”
All pools are open seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Star City Shores Aquatic Center
- 4375 S. 33rd Court, 402-441-6670
Highlands Aquatic Center
- 5511 NW 12th Street, 402-441-7800
University Place Aquatic Center
- 2000 N. 48th Street, 402-441-7834
Neighborhood Pools
- Arnold Pool, 4000 NW 46th Street, 402-441-7829
- Ballard Pool, 3901 N. 66th Street, 402-441-7898
- Belmont Pool, 12th and Manatt streets, 402-441-7826
- Eden Pool, 4400 Antelope Creek, 402-441-7827
- Irvingdale Pool, 1900 Van Dorn Street, 402-441-7828
- Woods Pool, 33rd and J streets, 402-441-7782
Family swim nights will start on May 26 and are offered from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for $15 per family (two adults and four children) at the following pools:
- Monday: Belmont
- Tuesday: Eden
- Wednesday: Irvingdale and Highlands
- Thursday: Ballard
- Friday: Arnold Heights and Woods
The free Trago Spray ground in Trago Park (22nd and U streets) will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, May 29 through Sept. 7.
Applications for seasonal employment, including pool staff, are available at jobs.lincoln.ne.gov. According to the city, lifeguards must be at least 16 years old and certified.
For more information, contact the Aquatic Office at 402-441-7960, email pools@lincoln.ne.gov or visit lincoln.ne.gov/pools.
For more information on Parks and Recreation programming, including swim lessons, Adult Water Fitness Class and Swim and Dive Leagues, visit lincoln.ne.gov/pools.
