(FOX40.COM) \u2014 With temperatures heating up in Northern California, Sacramento\u2019s city pools are preparing to open this weekend.<\/p>\n
The summer swim season will start this Saturday and Sunday, and the city\u2019s parks department announced this week that the first weekend will offer discounted admission.<\/p>\n
Admission to city-operated neighborhood pools is just $2 this weekend, a city spokesperson said. After that, regular admission will be $3 for children and $5 for adults.<\/p>\n
The North Natomas Aquatics Complex \u2014 open seven days a week \u2014 costs slightly more: $7 for children and $9 for adults.<\/p>\n
\u201cProviding safe, affordable and accessible aquatic opportunities for Sacramento families remains a top priority,\u201d Sjon Swanson, recreation manager at the Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment, said in a news release. \u201cOur pools offer residents a place to stay active, cool off during the summer months and connect with their community.\u201d<\/p>\n
All city pools are open on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer, officials said. In addition to daytime swimming, the department said many neighborhood pools host a \u201cFamily Night\u201d recreational swim on a weeknight, with staggered schedules so at least one pool hosts an evening swim every night.<\/p>\n
The city also operates spray parks and splash pads, which are active until Oct. 1.<\/p>\n
For more information, including pool locations and schedules, visit cityofsacramento.gov\/Aquatics.<\/p>\n
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