As Philadelphia gears up for the summer heat, the Department of Parks & Recreation is making a splash by announcing the opening schedule for its outdoor public pools. Amid a pesky nationwide lifeguard shortage, the city has managed to keep all available 60 pools open for business this summer, according to the City Of Philadelphia. An exciting feature for parents and children is that each pool will offer free swim lessons for kiddos, and in a mandatory move, over 6,000 happy campers from various summer camps throughout the city will also benefit from these potentially lifesaving classes.

For those looking to dive into the specifics, the schedules and hours are subject to staffing availability, with a guaranteed public swim window from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Additional hours will depend on each pool site. If you're eager to plan your next pool day or fetch more details on those free swim lessons, your best bet is the Parks & Rec Finder app. It's also the go-to resource to discover the closest open pools or spray grounds, ensuring that you won't be left high and dry.

However, it's important to note that pool openings are not set in stone and could change. The opening times will juggle around each pool's big day. For those early birds looking to beeline to the first splashes of the season, direct your browser to the city's official announcement for addresses and contact info—especially considering ten pools, unfortunately, won't be seeing any action this season.

Kicking off the week of June 17, locals can head to Chew Pool or make waves at the likes of Kelly Pool and Hunting Park Pool, among others. The opening ceremonies continue throughout the week with a finale on Sunday, June 23, when Lackman Pool, Sacks Pool, and Francisville Pool join the summer festivities.