Mobile to open pools, splash pads later this month

Pat O'Donnell
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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile will be opening its swimming pools, splash pads and aquatic programs on May 27, according to a city release.

The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department is launching a new water safety program in partnership with the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. The swimming course, called Swim 1922, is offered nationwide to help children safely swim in pools, beaches, lakes, rivers, and wherever there is water.

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This water safety program is free for children ages 5 to 8. Here is the full schedule.

The city splash pads all have safe, rubberized surfaces with fountain and spray features. They are also wheelchair accessible.

Proper swimwear is required while using the splash pad, and infants and toddlers must wear a swim diaper.

Mobile’s splash pads will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 28, 2024.

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Here are all the Mobile splash pad names and locations:

Splash Pad

Location

Medal of Honor Park

1711 Hillcrest Road

McCants-Chavers Park

7215 13th Street

Seals Park

540 Texas Street

Tricentennial Park

2121 Bragg Avenue

Sullivan Park

351 N. Catherine Street

Baumhauer-Randle Park

1909 Duval Street

Public Safety Memorial Park

2301 Airport Boulevard

(Photo courtesy of the City of Mobile)
(Photo courtesy of the City of Mobile)
(Photo courtesy of the City of Mobile)
(Photo courtesy of the City of Mobile)
(Photo courtesy of the City of Mobile)
(Photo courtesy of the City of Mobile)

There are four fully staffed pools open six days a week during the summer. They’ll be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Aug. 3, 2024.

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MPRD lifeguards are tested and trained for at least 26.5 hours to ensure visitors’ safety.

Proper swimwear is required at all pools, and infants and toddlers must wear a swim diaper.

Here are all the four swimming pool names and locations:

Pool

Location

Dotch Park

3100 Bank Avenue

Figures Park and Community Center

658 Donald Street

Hillsdale Park and Community Center

558 E. Felhorn Road

Kidd Park

800 East Street

Figures Park and Community Center Pool (Photo courtesy of the City of Mobile).
Figures Park and Community Center Pool (Photo courtesy of the City of Mobile).

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The City of Mobile will also offer swimming lessons for children from June 4 to July 25 through a partnership with the Port City Marlins swim team.

Level I lessons include the basics of swimming such as floating, kicking, breathing and basic stroke development. Level II works on those techniques with additional strokes, breathing techniques and more advanced goals.

Here is Mobile’s full 2024 Summer Activity Guide:

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