The City of Midland's swimming pools will kick off the regular pool season with a preview over Memorial Day Weekend.
Doug Russell and Washington Aquatic Centers will open their doors for Memorial Day Weekend on May 28-30 and then re-open on June 4 to resume normal summertime operations after the completion of the school year. Hours during Memorial Day Weekend at both pools will be noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Monday, and 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Doug Russell Aquatic Center, which is located at 900 Midland Drive, will be open during the regular 2016 pool season from noon to 7 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The lap pool will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. during weekdays for lap swimming.
Washington Aquatic Center, which is located at 1601 E. Indiana Ave., will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, and from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Family nights will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday night at Washington Aquatic Center and Thursday night at Doug Russell Aquatic Center.
Reservations for private pool parties and pavilion rentals can be made now by calling 432-685-7356 or visiting the Parks and Recreation Division at 2701 W. Elizabeth Street. Registration for swim lessons is also available by calling 432-685-7355 or visiting the MLK Jr. Community Center located at 2300 Butternut Lane.
The cost of entry at City of Midland pools for 2016 is $3 per person, with free admission for children under the age of 2. Punch passes are available at both the Parks office and the MLK Jr. Community Center for discounted rates.
For more information, please visit www.midlandtexas.gov/pools.
###Media Contact: Public Information Officer Sara Bustilloz