COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department is opening several options for swimming and splashing starting Memorial Day weekend!
Below is a list of spray grounds, where they're located, when they will be open and their operating hours:
- Deerfield Hills Spray Ground
- Deerfield Hills Community Center
- Opening June 1
- Operating hours: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other day
- Watering Hole at Venezia Park
- John Venezia Community Park
- Opening May 24
- Operating hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Splash Pad at Panorama Park
- Panorama Park
- Opening May 24
- Operating hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Julie Penrose Fountain in America the Beautiful Park and the Uncle Wilber Fountain in Acacia Park are both opening on Saturday, May 24. Julie Penrose will operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Uncle Wilber will be open from noon to 6 p.m.
The Monument Valley and Wilson Ranch pools in Colorado Springs will open daily starting on May 24, weather permitting. For hours and costs, visit the Pikes Peak YMCA's website.
Due to structural integrity of facilities, Portal Pool and the Memorial Park Family Center are closed until further notice.
If the high temperature on any day is below 65 degrees, pools and fountains may close for the day. Access to these areas may close for inclement weather, including lightning.
For more information on the spray grounds and fountains, visit the City of Colorado Springs website.
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