City Pools To Open

Lexington Parks and Recreation’s pool season kicks off with the annual Poolapalooza free event on Saturday, May 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Southland Aquatic Center.

Southland, Woodland, Tates Creek and Castlewood aquatic centers all open for the season on May 26. Regular hours of operation for the aquatic centers are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m.

Douglass, Picadome and Shillito neighborhood pools open on Saturday, June 2. Douglass and Picadome pools are open Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Shillito pool is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m.

General admission to the aquatic centers is $5 for ages 16 & up and $4 for ages 15 & under. Admission to the neighborhood pools is $4 for ages 16 & up and $3 for ages 15 & under.

Pool passes are available online through May 20 at www.lexingtonky.gov/pool-passes. They may also be purchased on-site at any aquatic center starting May 26

Summer Events Include:
Wet & Wild Wednesdays: Noon-4 p.m. June 13 at Woodland Aquatic Center; June 17 at Tates Creek Aquatic Center; July 11 at Castlewood Aquatic Center; and July 25 at Southland Aquatic Center.
Castlewood Block Party: Saturday, June 16. Noon-4 p.m. Admission $1 for adults and free for youth.
Family Fun Run. Saturday, June 23. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 8 & up. $20 fee includes lunch and pool admission. Parent-Child fee just $30. Registration required.

Info: 288-2973 or at www.lexingtonky.gov/parks