Philadelphia Pool Closing Dates For 2022 Announced By Parks And ...

There may still be a few weeks left of summer, but some Philadelphia public pools will close for the season Friday.

The pools will be drained on a rolling basis, starting at the end of the day Friday. A few pools will stay open until Labor Day, which is later than they have in prior years, said Philadelphia Parks and Recreation spokesperson Maita Soukup.

The city opened 50 of its 65 public pools this summer, a few more than were operational in 2021. But 15 pools have been closed for three years in a row. No Philadelphia public pools were open in summer 2020 due to the coronavirus.

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Like other places, including at the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia’s public pools have had to deal with a lifeguard shortage that has been brewing for decades and was exacerbated by the pandemic. Staffing gets even more difficult beginning in mid-August, when many college students return to campus and some high school athletes begin preseason camps.

Most pools will be drained at the end of their closing day, according to the Parks and Recreation Department, but residents should confirm with staff at their neighborhood pool.

Spraygrounds, sprinklers, and splash pads remain open through Labor Day across the city, the department noted.

Here’s the full pool closing schedule:

Friday, Aug. 12

1. American Legion Playground

2. Awbury Playground

3. Sacks Playground

4. Stinger Square

Saturday, Aug. 13

1. C.B. Moore Recreation Center

2. Cherashore Playground

3. Fox Chase Recreation Center

Sunday, Aug. 14

1. Cione Playground

2. Hillside Recreation Center

3. Jardel Recreation Center

Monday, Aug. 15

1. Athletic Recreation Center

2. Feltonville Recreation Center

3. Jacobs Playground

Tuesday, Aug. 16

1. Barry Playground

2. Lawncrest Recreation Center

3. Mill Creek Playground

Wednesday, Aug. 17

1. Murphy Recreation Center

2. Piccoli Playground

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Thursday, Aug. 18

1. Houseman Recreation Center

2. Scanlon Playground

Friday, Aug. 19

1. Bridesburg Recreation Center

2. Cobbs Creek Recreation Center

3. Lackman Playground

Saturday, Aug. 20

1. Christy Recreation Center

2. Kendrick Recreation Center

3. Vogt Recreation Center

Sunday, Aug. 21

1. James Finnegan Playground

2. Northern Liberties Recreation Center

Monday, Aug. 22

1. Ford Recreation Center

Tuesday, Aug. 23

1. Marian Anderson Recreation Center

Wednesday, Aug. 24

1. Pleasant Playground

Thursday, Aug. 25

1. Mitchell Playground

Friday, Aug. 26

1. Kelly Pool

2. Max Myers Playground

Saturday, Aug. 27

1. Hancock Playground

2. O’Connor Pool

3. Tustin Playground

Sunday, Aug. 28

1. Lederer Pool at Fishtown Playground

2. Mander Playground

3. Shepard Recreation Center

Monday, Aug. 29

1. F.J. Myers Recreation Center

2. Simpson Recreation Center

Tuesday, Aug. 30

1. Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Monday, Sept. 5

1. Penrose Playground

2. Samuel Recreation Center

Tuesday, Sept. 6

1. Francisville Playground