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Houston pools open Memorial Day weekend

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A shortage of lifeguards and destruction caused by last week’s Derecho storm is being blamed for the delay in most Houston pools opening this summer.

HOUSTON – It’s going to be hot and sticky in Houston this Memorial Day weekend, so a dip in a nice cool pool will seem tempting.

However, there won’t be many Houston city pools to choose from.

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday that only six of the city’s 38 pools would open this weekend. They blame the destruction caused by last week’s storms and a lack of rescuers.

“We look forward to providing Houstonians with a safe place to cool off during the summer. At the same time, our priority is to ensure their safety when visiting our pools,” said HPARD Director Kenneth Allen.

Houston pools open Memorial Day weekend

  • Agnès Moffit – 10645, boulevard Hammerly.
  • Emancipation – 3018, avenue Emancipation.
  • Love – 1000 West 12th St.
  • North Wayside – 9551 North Wayside Drive.
  • Westbury – 10605 Mullins Drive.
  • Wilson Memorial – 100 Gilpin Street.

Houston Pool Hours Memorial Day Weekend

  • Saturday May 25: 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday May 26: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
  • Monday May 27: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

The other swimming pools will open in stages.

Phase II, opening of the city of Houston swimming pools

Saturday June 1, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Agnès Moffit – 10645, boulevard Hammerly.
  • Emancipation – 3018, avenue Emancipation.
  • Love – 1000 West 12th St.
  • North Wayside – 9551 North Wayside Drive.
  • Westbury – 10605 Mullins Drive.
  • Wilson Memorial – 100 Gilpin Street.
  • Greenwood – 602, rue Beresford 77015
  • MacGregor – 5225 Calhoun Road. 77021
  • Mason – 541 South 75th St. 77023
  • Schwartz – 8203 Vogue Ln. 77055
  • Stude – 1031 rue Stude 77007
  • Townwood – 3402 Simsbrook Drive 77045

Phase III, opening of the city of Houston swimming pools

This schedule will be announced later.

The swimming pools are closed on Mondays for phases II and III.


Houston offers $500 bonus to lifeguards who work during the summer

A bonus of $250 will be paid the first two weeks following hire. The rest of the bonus will be paid during the last two weeks of the summer season.

Lifeguards are paid $16 an hour. The head lifeguard earns $18 per hour and aquatic center supervisors earn $20 per hour.

Requirements to be a COH lifeguard

  • 16 years or older before May 31
  • Must pass standard lifeguard swimming assessment
  • Must successfully complete American Red Cross Lifeguard Training offered by HPARD
  • Must pass a physical exam, drug test, and criminal background test
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Apply online at www.houstontx.gov/jobs
  • For more information, visit www.houstonparks.org

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