City pools are being delayed until June 8, according to Memphis Parks and the City of Memphis.
Memphis Parks reportedly decided to delay the opening of eight different pools to allow testing of mechanical systems.
This move comes "out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety" for their patrons, they said.
ABC24 captured footage of the pool at Gooch Park in North Memphis during the second consecutive summer that pools in Memphis have experienced delayed openings.
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.
City crews plan to test pool water during the week of June 2. Those tests will determine if any of the pools will open as previously planned.
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