Daybreak open-air swimming event
Mayor Announces Early Morning Swimming at Outdoor Pools
Mayor Veith Lemmen has announced the introduction of early morning swimming sessions at outdoor pools, starting July 28th and running until September 3rd. The news has been met with delight by pool visitors, as the extended hours will provide an opportunity for a more active start to the day.
The outdoor pool services will continue to operate beyond the early morning swimming sessions, with the pools remaining open every day from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. This change is part of the gradual expansion of services at the outdoor pools, for which Mayor Lemmen is grateful to all colleagues.
The early morning swimming sessions are designed with safety as a priority, and despite staff shortages, the outdoor pool operation will ensure safety. The sessions will take place twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 8:00 AM.
The extended swimming hours vary by location, but here are some specifics:
- In Toronto, extended season outdoor pools will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., starting July 28. From September 2 to 21, they will operate in partial hours: Monday to Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., and weekends from noon to 7 p.m.
- In South Euclid, Ohio (Bexley Park Pool), open swim hours starting around late July are from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on weekends, but Monday to Friday from August 25 to September 1 are reduced hours, suggesting fewer or shorter swimming times as the season winds down. Exact extended hours from July 28 specifically are not detailed.
- In Portland (Pier Pools, Creston, and Peninsula Pools), the pools will stay open for an extended summer season through September 5, but exact daily hours are not specified.
Mayor Lemmen expressed his delight about offering this early morning swimming opportunity to the pool's visitors, wishing they could have done so earlier and more extensively. The early morning swimming session is intended to provide a relaxed atmosphere in addition to the sporty experience, catering to the pool's most loyal visitors who prefer an active start to their day.
- Mayor Veith Lemmen's announcement of early morning swimming sessions at outdoor pools is not only beneficial for health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise, but it also promotes a lifestyle that prioritizes an active start to the day.
- The outdoor pool services, extending beyond the early morning swimming sessions, provide ample opportunities for pool-visitors to enjoy outdoor-living activities and relaxation, especially during the summer season.
- As the outdoor pools' operation expands, Mayor Lemmen emphasizes a focus on safety in sports and other activities, ensuring a secure environment even when faced with staff shortages.
- Due to the gradual expansion of outdoor pool services, it seems that home-and-garden enthusiasts may also find stress-relieving activities such as gardening alongside outdoor pool areas, creating a harmonious blend of both interests.
