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.
Getty ImagesParks & 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
