Residents will soon be able to make a splash across Chatham-Kent.
All seven of the municipality's outdoor pools are set to open for the season on Tuesday, July 2.
Public swimming will be available through drop-in fees or with the purchase of swim passes. Registration is also open for Red Cross swimming lessons, available at most municipal pools. There is also the option for some classes and programs that are being offered throughout the summer.
"Dresden and Tilbury can also participate in Swim Team, a non-competitive program that encourages personal bests," read a municipal media release. "For adults, Aquafit classes are offered at Dresden, Ridgetown, Thamesville, and Tilbury pools. Registration is required, and available at your local municipal centre or by calling the Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool."
The Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool and Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool will feature modified summer schedules to provide open swims and family swims from July to August.
Municipal outdoor pools are at the following locations: • Chatham Jaycee Pool – 10 Phillip St. • Chatham Orville Wright Pool – 178 King St. E. • Chatham Walter Hawkins Pool – 341 Delaware Ave. • Dresden Kinsmen Pool – 760 Tecumseh St. • Ridgetown Howard Community Pool – 5 George St. • Thamesville Community Pool – 32 Wallace St. • Tilbury Centennial Pool – 24 Stewart St. Indoor pool locations: • Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool – 66 Regent St. • Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool – Lorne Ave. and Wall St.
Several free swims are also planned throughout the summer. Click here for a complete pool schedule.