Opening date for Jefferson City pools delayed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
Residents in Jefferson City will have to wait one extra day to visit the public outdoor pools this year.
JC Parks said on Wednesday that the outdoor aquatic facilities will open on Sunday, May 25, instead of the original date of May 24.
The adjustment is to allow last-minute adjustments at the centers after recent repairs, along with training for its staff.
“This decision allows us to provide essential, in-water training and final certifications for our seasonal
aquatic staff," Ashley Wiskirchen said in a news release.
The updated timeline allows crews to finish repairs and repainting at the main pool basin.
A company was contracted to restore cracks and chips in the concrete, sandblast, pressure wash and repaint the basin.
The JC Parks staff also spent time repainting the catch pool and splash pad areas in-house.
The release states JC Parks leaders are evaluating a transition to open on Memorial Day in 2026.
Jefferson City has two public outdoor pools, the Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center and Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool.
JC Parks staff told ABC 17 News they are fully staffed for the summer.
