With Las Vegas temperatures soaring to scorching highs, the city's annual summer pool lineup has returned, offering locals a refreshing way to escape the heat. A recent bulletin from the City of Las Vegas promises a plethora of aquatic activities from swim lessons to competitive aquatics teams for youth. The Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool will kick off the summer season this Memorial Day weekend, running from today through Monday, and will be open to the public from noon to 4 p.m.
The Pavilion Center Pool will take a brief hiatus starting at 1 p.m. yesterday through tomorrow to host a swim meet but will reopen on Memorial Day, May 26, welcoming early risers from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. As for the Municipal Pool, it is opting out of the full holiday festivities, opening its doors from noon to 5 p.m. today before closing from tomorrow through Monday. Those looking ahead to June can look forward to the opening of additional seasonal pools next month.
Details presented by the City of Las Vegas announcement outlined a schedule that includes more than just a cool dip. Swim lessons and a summer sporting medley featuring water polo and artistic swimming are on the agenda, with availability already nudging enthusiasts online to register. Additionally, splash seekers of all ages can enjoy "dive-in movies, fitness events and themed pool parties at selected pools." Plus, in a gesture of thoughtful convenience, sunscreen will be free at city pools, courtesy of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada.
For those looking to swim like Michael Phelps or move gracefully in the water like Esther Williams, the city is offering "Splash aquatics teams" and "Summer Sports Sampler" for ages 7–17 starting June 9. For families on a budget or those who missed early registration, the "Float Like A Duck" grant may help cover the cost of classes.
The onslaught of Special Events is ready to steal the show with a spectrum ranging from “Baker Poolside Vibes Carnival” to “All-City Water Polo Match/Artistic Swimming Showcase." Events, such as the quirky "Floatie Fridays" at Garside Pool, where the strict no-inflatable rule is joyously overturned, are set to become this summer's highlights. For those interested in the lively pulse of community activities throughout the city, the full calendar of events and opening hours for these seasonal spots can be found right on the city's news release.
