After a delay to allow for mechanical testing, a majority of city pools are now open, according to Memphis Parks.
They said the following Memphis City pools are said to be from noon until 6 p.m. every day for the summer season:
- Raleigh Pool, 3678 Powers Rd
- Douglass Pool, 1616 Ash St
- Willow Pool, 4777 Willow Rd
- Ed Rice, 2935 N Watkins St
- Riverview Pool, 1891 Kansas St
The following indoor pools are also open from Monday to Friday, according to Memphis Parks:
- Orange Mound Pool, 2590 Park Ave
- Raymond Skinner Therapeutic Pool (for the developmentally disabled), 712 Tanglewood St
- Hickory Hill 3910 Ridgeway Rd (open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays)
As of Sunday night, June 9, Ed Rice Community Center's pool is still closed as it waits for final approval from the health department.
All splashpads in Memphis Parks are also reportedly open. More information including hours of operations, pool rules and requirements for a pool card can be found here.
Memphis Parks originally decided to delay the opening of eight different pools to allow testing of mechanical systems.
This move came "out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety" for their patrons, they said.
Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker said there are several challenges ahead of opening the pools.
"Safety is two things — one, do we have the staff to operate it and two, are we 100% comfortable with everything from a mechanical standpoint," Walker said. "We need to pause, and we need to take a week to make sure that all the filtration systems; all of the pumps, all of the equipment is ready to go," Walker said.
Community pools in Memphis
All city pools are free to Memphis residents, but users must have a pool card to enter. These can be obtained at the pool before your first visit. Be sure to bring proof of residency and a photo ID.
Check the City of Memphis website HERE to see when the pools open for the season.
Indoor Pools
- Bickford Aquatic Center, 235 Henry Ave - Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Hickory Hill Aquatic Center, 3910 Ridgeway Road - Open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Orange Mound Community Center, 2590 Park Avenue - Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Raymond Skinner Pool, 712 Tanglewood Street - Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Outdoor pools
All city of Memphis outdoor pools are open from Tuesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Douglass Park, 1616 Ash Street
- Gooch Park, 1974 Hunter Avenue
- Lester Community Center, 317 Tillman Street
- Raleigh Community Center, 3678 Powers Road
- Westwood Community Center, 810 Western Park Drive
- Marion Hale Community Center, 4791 Willow Road