Pools ready for residents to dip their toes into summer season

Though the valley’s newest water parks’ openings may be delayed, the county and city pools are set to go for the season.

“It’s possible we’ll lose some numbers to Wet ‘n’ Wild but probably not,” said Clark County aquatics program supervisor Sharon Cornell. “We’re so affordable. You can’t beat $2 a day for a kid.”

Cornell said that last summer, Clark County pools boasted more than 125,000 open swim visits, and more than 32,000 classes and lessons were taught last year.

“We jumped up about 20,000 open swim visits last year,” Cornell said. “I think that was due to the opening of the Hollywood Aquatics Center.”

The valley has six county-operated water parks, two public pools and two seniors’ pools.

The water parks are set to open special hours for open swim from noon to 6 p.m. May 25, 26 and 27 and June 1 and 2.

On June 3, they are to settle into regular summer hours for open swim from noon to 4 p.m. during the week and noon to 6 p.m. on weekends.

The city of Las Vegas plans to open its pools for special days from 2 to 6 p.m. May 25 and June 1 and then full time for the summer beginning June 8.

The city operates six pools, but Garside Pool, 300 S. Torrey Pines Drive, will be closed this summer as it undergoes major renovations.

“The pool is 40 years old,” said Margaret Kurtz, a public information officer for the city of Las Vegas. “The renovations are going to take a year. We share that pool with Garside Junior High School, and we can’t begin work until the school year is over.”

The city of North Las Vegas is set to go for the summer starting June 14, and its pools are to be open 1 to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Henderson’s pools are set to be open for early summer swimming from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 26 and 27 and June 1 and 2.

Starting June 7, all 10 of the city’s pools will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

Open swim hours are open to anyone willing to pay admission. Henderson residency is not required.

At 8 a.m. June 18, the Hollywood Aquatics Center, 1550 S. Hollywood Blvd., and Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, are set to participate in an attempt to break the record for the world’s largest swim lesson.

The record was set last year and verified by Guinness World Records when 24,800 children and adults representing 16 countries on five continents participated in a swim class at the same time.

“This is our first year participating,” Cornell said. “It will be a 30-minute lesson, and we’re all really excited about it.”

While it’s the first year for the county, the city of Henderson will be participating in the record-breaking attempt for the third year.

“We had a great time doing it last year,” said Julie Telios with Henderson Parks and Recreation. “You’ve got to see it.”

The city of Las Vegas hopes to participate in next year’s attempt.

Contact Sunrise/Whitney View reporter F. Andrew Taylor at ataylor@viewnews.com or 702-380-4532.

Pools and water parks around the valley

Clark County Public Pools

Neighborhood pools are basic swimming facilities designed to cater to area residents looking for a place to cool off or learn to swim.

City of Las Vegas Pools

-- Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave, 702-229-1532. The pool is closed Sunday.

-- Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 702-229-1755.

-- Doolittle Pool, 1950 J St., 702-229-6398. The pool is closed Sunday.

-- Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6309.

-- Pavilion Center Pool, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1488.

Admission fees

Fees are: $1 for children 4-17, $2 for adults 18-49, $1.50 for seniors 50 or older and free for children 3 or younger. For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

Henderson Pools

-- Henderson Multigenerational Indoor Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-5824.

-- Henderson Multigenerational Outdoor Competition Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-5825.

-- Heritage Park Aquatic Complex, 310 S. Racetrack Road, 702- 267-2980.

-- Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool, 1575 Galleria Drive, 702-267-5870.

-- Black Mountain Aquatic Complex, 599 Greenway Road, 702-267-4079.

-- BMI Outdoor Pool, 105 W. Basic Road, 702-267-4029.

-- Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-5827.

-- Silver Springs Outdoor Pool, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway, 702-267-5719.

-- Wells Outdoor Pool, 1650 Price St. 702-566-2200.

-- Whitney Ranch Activity Pool, 1575 B Galleria Drive 702-267-5860.

Admission fees

For Black Mountain Aquatic Complex, Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool and Whitney Ranch Activity Pool, admission is $2 for children 3-17, $3 for adults 18-54 and $2 for seniors 55 or older. Admission to all other Henderson pools is $1 for children 3-17, $2 for adults 18-54 and $1 for seniors 55 or older. For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.

North Las Vegas Pools

-- Silver Mesa Activity Pool, 4095 Allen Lane, 702- 633-1493.

-- Hartke Pool, 1638 N. Bruce St., 702- 633-1493.

Admission fees

Fees are: $2 for children, $3 for adults. For more information, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Neighborhood and seniors’ pools

-- Sunrise Neighborhood Pool, 2240 Linn Lane, 702-455-7610. The pool is closed Friday.

-- Whitney Pool, 5700 E. Missouri Ave., 702-455-8529. The pool is closed Friday through Sunday.

-- Cora Coleman Senior Center pool, 2100 Bonnie Lane, 702-455-2120. The pool is closed Saturday and Sunday and is open to adults 21 or older only.

-- West Flamingo Senior Center pool, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, 702-455-7742. The pool is closed Saturday and Sunday and is open to adults 21 or older only.

Clark County Water Parks

Water parks have slides, spray features, water playgrounds and pool decks. Starting June 3, they are open regular summer hours for open swim from noon to 4 p.m. during the week and noon to 6 p.m. on weekends. Some facilities are open other hours for classes and special sessions.

-- Cambridge Recreation Center & Water Park, 3930 Cambridge St., 702-735-1664.

-- Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, 702-455-7798. The pool is closed Sundays.

-- Hollywood Aquatics Center, 1550 S. Hollywood Blvd., 702-455-8508. The pool is closed Sundays.

-- Paradise Water Park, 4775 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-8541. The pool is closed Mondays.

-- Parkdale Water Park, 3200 Ferndale St., 702-455-8541. The pool is closed Mondays.

-- Walnut Water Park, 3075 N. Walnut Road, 702-455-8422. The pool is closed Mondays.

Admission fees

Water park fees are $2 for children 3 to 17, $3 for adults 18 to 49, $1 for seniors and children and free to children 2 or younger. Neighborhood pool fees are: $1 for children 3-17, $2 for adults 18-49, $1 for seniors and free to children younger than 2. For more information on all county pools or to sign up for classes, visit tinyurl.com/LVparkspools.