Test the water in Vegas pool season

Limits on capacity may make some waves

LAS VEGAS – Vacationers and spring breakers will soon be splashing into pools along The Strip and downtown.

But swim season will look a little different this year.

Starting Monday, pool clubs in Las Vegas can open at 35% capacity. State officials anticipate capacity limits will rise to 50% on March 15.

Guests can expect the health and safety guidelines that have been commonplace in the age of COVID- 19. Lounge chairs will be spaced 6 feet apart. Masks will be required at all times – unless in the water or actively eating, drinking or smoking.

Such companies as MGM Resorts are encouraging guests to book chairs, cabanas and pool access ahead of time.

Here’s a look at opening dates and hours of operation for popular Vegas beach clubs and pools:

MGM Grand

Wet Republic Ultra Pool opens March 5. The 21- plus pool will operate Thursday- Sunday from “11 a. m.- close,” according to the website.

Mirage

Bare Pool Lounge opens March 1. The 21- plus pool will be open daily from 10 a. m.- 4 p. m.

Park MGM

The Park MGM Pool opens March 1. The all- ages pool will be open Friday-Sunday from 9 a. m.- 5 p. m.

Bellagio

The Mediterranean Pool opens March 1. The pool will be open daily from 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Visitors must be at least 14 or accompanied by a guardian who is 18.

Delano

Delano Beach Club opens March 1 and will be open daily from 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Visitors must be at least 14 or accompanied by a guardian who is 18.

Aria

The Liquid Pool Lounge opens March 12. The 21- plus pool will be open Friday- Sunday from 11 a. m.- 5 p. m.

Caesars Palace

The Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis is now taking reservations for visits starting March 1. Hours of operation have not been updated on the website.

Wynn Las Vegas

Encore Beach Club will open March 5.

The 21- plus pool will operate from 11 a. m.- 7 p. m. Fridays, 10 a. m.- 7 p. m. Saturdays and 11 a. m.- 7 p. m. Sundays.

The Cosmopolitan

Boulevard Pool is now open from 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. daily.

Starting March 22, the all- ages pool will operate from 8 a. m.- 6 p. m.

Chelsea Pool will open March 12 from 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. Friday- Sunday.

On March 22, the all- ages pool hours will operate 8 a. m.- 6 p. m.

Circa

The 21- plusStadium Swim is now open daily from 8 a. m.- 11 p. m.

PROVIDED BY ERIK KABIK Wet Republic at MGM Grand in Las Vegas has a popular summer pool party.