NO SWIMMING YET
Splash pads open in Collar City; no opening date set for pool
TROY, N.Y. » Splash pads and fountains are open in the Collar City, however, city officials do not have a set opening date for the municipal pool in South Troy.
Troy Mayor Patrick Madden noted the four city-run splash pads and fountains are ready for use, starting Tuesday, June 23.
The splash pads will be open daily from sunrise to sunset, with the exception of Riverfront Park which will operate from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Admission is free at all cityoperated splash pads.
The city’s pool in South Troy along with the Knickerbacker Park Pool in Lansingburgh has been closed due to safety concerns and repairs since 2017.
“The city is working with the project contractor on final commissioning of the South Troy pool, including scheduling of required inspections by the [ Rensselaer] County Health Department,” the mayor’s office said in a statement. “In the meantime, we are working on necessary documents for the safe operation of the pool so that it will be ready to open this summer.
“However, reopening will depend on hiring sufficient staff to oversee and operate the facility.
“As we begin a safe return to normal operations during COVID-19, design work on the Knickerbacker Pool will continue as indicated during the 2020 budget process.”
Splash pads are available at the following locations: • Frear Park
• Adjacent to Frear Park Ice Rink
• Knickerbacker Park • 7th and 104th Street • Prospect Park
• 65 Prospect Park Road (vehicles are prohibited in the park at this time) • Riverfront Park
• River Street/ Front Street
• Corliss Park
• 1100 8th Avenue (currently closed for maintenance)
“We’re excited to reopen our splash pad facilities for the enjoyment of local families and residents this summer,” Madden stated.
“When visiting splash pads and other public facilities, residents should take additional precautions to
prevent potential transmission of COVID-19. Your cooperation is important for protecting the health of our community,” Madden added.
For more information on city parks and facilities, residents are encouraged to visit the Parks & Recreation webpage.
Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, health precautions and procedures are also in effect.
Visitors should practice social distancing (main
taining six feet distance from other people), and avoid large gatherings of 25 people or more at the splash pads.
Splash pad facilities are not actively monitored; guests should use best judgement when visiting public locations. Parents are asked to closely watch their children.
Use of a mask or face covering is required in public. Yet, people are asked not to wear a face covering when in the water. Cloth face coverings can cause breathing difficulties when wet.
People who feel sick or are experiencing symptoms consistent with coronavirus should stay home and contact the local health department, city officials noted.
For more information on COVID-19 precautions, one can visit www.health. ny.gov/coronavirus