Shreveport city pools open June 7

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Shreveport city pools open for the summer at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 under the management of the non-profit, ROCK SOLID, spokeswoman Shelley McMillian said.

The city confirms the contract was awarded to ROCK SOLID, after much controversy.

“Every pool season, we have some concern...so they’re always this nervous anticipation about getting the pools open on time,” SPAR director Shelly Ragle said.

One parent told KSLA they’re glad the pools are back open.

“It’s safe because it’s police here, there’s lifeguards, and I can see them. I can watch them. No guns can be brought in. It’s safe. I feel better bringing them to the pool, than taking them to the park,” mom of four, Brittney Pouncy, said.

Hours are:

🌊 1-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday

🌊 1-5 p.m. Saturday

🌊 2-6 p.m. Sunday

Admission is $2.50 per person except at Southern Hills, where it’s $3.50 apiece if you want to swim and slide. The city says the swimming season ends Sunday, July 31 for all pools except Southern Hills, which ends on Labor Day. After July 31, Southern Hills’ pool will open only on the weekends until Sunday, Sept. 4.

SHREVEPORT CITY POOLS

• Airport Park - 6500 Kennedy St.
• Southern Hills - 1002 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
• Davis Raines Park - 2920 Round Grove Ln.
• Querbes Park - 3500 Beverly Pl.

The pool at Bill Cockrell is undergoing repairs, the city says, and won’t reopen until repairs are complete. No date was given on when that pool will reopen.

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