The end of summer marks the closure of public pools across Philadelphia, a bittersweet time for both avid swimmers and those simply seeking relief from the city's often oppressive heat. As the city's Department of Parks and Recreation begins its annual process of shuttering these communal oases, Philadelphians are being reminded to check in on their local pool's final days of operation. In a recent announcement, the department released a staggered schedule for when each pool would be closing for the season.
While fall is set to approach, residents still have the chance to quickly take the plunge before facilities start to drain away summer memories. Some locations will be finishing up as early as this week, with Fox Chase, Kendrick, and several others slated to be among the first. Interested swimmers should be aware that these closing dates are not set in stone and can vary, so making contact with local pool staff is advised to avoid disappointment. According to the City of Philadelphia's official announcement, the schedule will see locations cease operations on a rolling basis.
Some of the pools closing this week include Cherashore and Jacobs Pool, both wrapping up for the season on Friday, August 15. The final splashes for this year's season will occur at spots like Belfield and M.L.K. Jr. Pool, with their closures on August 25 and 26 respectively.
Families looking to plan their last few outings should pay a visit to city pools over the course of the next few weeks, with pools like East Poplar and O'Connor Pool already scheduled to close on August 20. The tidings of autumn will slowly replace the warm caress of summer, signaling to swimmers it's time to perhaps seek their recreation elsewhere. The City of Philadelphia's announcement will help residents stay informed of each location's final day of summer service.
The last day for community members to enjoy the water at many locations will be through the end of August to early September, including popular spots like Kelly and Vare Pool which conclude their season on Labor Day, September 1, marking the unofficial end of summer.
