South Troy Pool to open for summer swimming season today
TROY, N.Y. » Mayor Patrick Madden announced the South Troy Swimming Pool will open to the public beginning Friday, July 1, at 1 p.m. to officially start the 2022 summer swim season. The pool — located off 4th Street (between Harrison Street and Tyler Street) — will be open for open swimming daily from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
“The opening of the South Troy swimming pool for public enjoyment means one thing: summer is officially here! We are thrilled to welcome back swimmers for another season of outdoor fun, and I thank our Parks and Recreation staff for their work to reopen this facility for the enjoyment of children and families,” Madden said.
Admission to the pool is free, and access will be limited to Troy residents only. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Additionally, free swimming lessons will be available for children (ages 17 and under) at the South Troy pool this summer. Lessons will be held Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. until noon, beginning July 18 to Aug. 13. Lessons will be available in two one-hour sessions (10 a.m. — 11 a.m. for beginners; 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. for advanced swimmers). Registration is required for participants (advanced registration is encouraged; day-of registration will also be available). For more information on swim lessons, or to register your child, call the South Troy Swimming Pool staff at (518) 270-5014.
The city has renewed its partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) to operate the facility this summer. A free lunch program will be provided at the South Troy Pool location by BGCCA. The program will be available Monday through Friday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., for children ages 17 and under.
“We appreciate the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGGCA) continuing their partnership and involvement in operating the South Troy Swimming Pool this summer. This modern facility offers residents and families of all ages a way to beat the heat this summer, and we’re excited to open the pool for the July 4th weekend,” Deputy Mayor Chris Nolin added.
Additionally, all city-owned splash pads are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free. For more information and locations, visit the Parks & Recreation webpage.