RELEASE: City of Saint Paul outdoor pools set to open

City of St. Paul sent this bulletin at 06/07/2017 02:14 PM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 7, 2017

CONTACT: 
Clare Cloyd: 612-760-5074 (c)
Tyler McKean: 612-590-3467(c)                                                               

City of Saint Paul outdoor pools set to open
Perfect weather on the way for opening weekend

SAINT PAUL: School is almost out for summer, hot weather is on the way, and outdoor pools in Saint Paul are ready to open. Como Park Regional Pool and Highland Park Aquatic Center kick off the 2017 season this Saturday, June 10. Open swim begins at 11 a.m. at both pools and goes until 7 p.m. Both locations feature splash pads, lap pools, children's pools, diving boards, climbing walls, water slides, concessions, and locker rooms. Como Pool also features a zip-line and lazy river.

Phalen Beach, now featuring an all-new splash pad, also kicks off its season on Saturday. Daily hours at Phalen Beach this summer are 1-7 p.m. for open swim and 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. for the splash pad. There is no cost to swim or use the splash pad at Phalen Beach.

Tot Time at Como Pool is back by popular demand. Tot Time will take place every Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m., beginning June 10. Admission is $8 for one parent and child pair, a savings of $5. Each additional child is $4 and all children must be 0-6 years old. Only the splash pad will be open for Tot Time swimming and concessions are closed during this time. Everyone is welcome to stay for open swim at 11 am at no extra cost.

Pool admission rates:

  • Under 48" $6
  • Over 48" $7
  • Family (Up to 5 people, $4 for additional members) $24
  • Deck Fee (For non-swimmers) $4

Summer aquatics memberships and punch cards are available online. To help make entry to the pools as quick as possible, those who have purchased memberships online are encouraged to pick up their cards in advance at Great River Water Park. 

Visit www.stpaul.gov/aquatics for a schedule of hours and activities as well as information about swimming lessons and sailing classes. 

About Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is a nationally accredited and gold medal award-winning organization that manages over 170 parks and open spaces, AZA-accredited Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 25 city-operated recreation centers, more than 100 miles of trails, an indoor and two outdoor aquatic facilities, a public beach, a variety of premium sports facilities, municipal golf courses, and Great River Passage – which is the new identity for all proposed public development along Saint Paul’s more than 17 miles of Mississippi riverfront. For more information on Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, visit www.stpaul.gov/parks.

 

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