City of Lincoln says eight pools are now open following first-day overcrowding, mechanical issues
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The City of Lincoln on Tuesday addressed the issues that caused multiple city pools to shut down on opening day.
The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department said eight pools are now open, but Arnold Pool will stay closed due to mechanical issues.
According to the city, Ballard, Irvingdale, Highlands, Eden, University Place and Star City Shores had to close early due to overcrowding, which led to water quality disruptions.
Family swim nights begin May 26 and are offered from 6 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
City pools are open seven days a week from 1 to 6 p.m. Locations are as follows:
Star City Shores Aquatic Center
- 4375 S. 33rd Court, 402-441-6670
University Place Aquatic Center
- 2000 N. 48th, 402-441-7834
Highlands Aquatic Center
- 5511 NW. 12th, 402-441-7800
Neighborhood pools
- Arnold Pool, 402-441-7829
- Ballard Pool, 402-441-7898
- Belmont Pool, 402-441-7826
- Eden Pool, 402-441-7827
- Irvingdale Pool, 402-441-7828
- Woods Pool, 402-441-7782
The free Trago Spray ground in Trago Park, at 22nd and U streets, will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, from Friday, May 29, through Labor Day, September 7.
For more information about Parks and Recreation, visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov.
