Parks & Recreation begins closing pools for the summer

As the first day of school nears, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has begun the process of draining the city’s public pools for the season.

Closings began Thursday and will continue in phases through Monday, Sept. 2, according to the department. Nearly 60 pools opened this summer.

Sprinklers, splash pads and other playground water features will remain open through Labor Day weekend, officials said.

Parks & Recreation published the below pool closing schedule on its website, though the department said dates are subject to change. Local pool staff can confirm draining times. Typically, the pools shut down at the end of the day listed.

Heitzman, Penrose, Ellis (39th and Olive), Lincoln, Simpson, Awbury, Barry, Kendrick, Ridgway, East Poplar, Dendy, Cherashore, Mander, Sacks, Cruz, Mitchell, Samuel, Fox Chase, Waterloo and Athletic pools closed last week or over the weekend.

POOL CLOSING SCHEDULE

Monday, Aug. 19

• Scanlon Pool
• Lawncrest Pool
• O’Connor Pool

Tuesday, Aug. 20

• Ford Pool
• Lonnie Young Pool
• Shepard Pool
• Chew Pool

Wednesday, Aug. 21

• Piccoli Pool
• Jardel Pool
• Houseman Pool
• Hancock Pool
• Lee Pool

Thursday, Aug. 22

• American Legion Pool
• Morris Estate Pool
• Francisville Pool
• Northern Liberties Recreation Center Pool
• Vogt Pool

Friday, Aug. 23

• Pleasant Pool
• J. Finnegan Pool
• Marion Anderson Pool

Saturday, Aug. 24

• Lackman Pool
• Cione Pool
• Christy Pool
• Tustin Pool

Sunday, Aug. 25

• Feltonville Pool
• Belfield Pool
• M.L.K. Jr. Pool

Wednesday, Aug. 28

• Jacobs Pool

Saturday, Aug. 31

• Murphy Pool

Sunday, Sept. 1

• Schmidt Pool
• Gathers Pool
• Lederer Pool
• Stinger Pool

Monday, Sept. 2

• Max Meyers Pool
• Shuler Pool
• Hunting Park Pool
• Bridesburg Pool
• Kelly Pool
• Fletcher (Mill Creek) Pool