PITTSBURGH \u2014 The City of Pittsburgh is adjusting its outdoor pool operations as the summer season comes to a close, transitioning to a reduced schedule beginning this Monday.<\/p>\n
CitiParks outdoor pools will continue operating on their full current schedule through this Sunday, Aug. 16.<\/p>\n
The schedule adjustment is occurring as seasonal lifeguards and aquatics staff return to school. Following the shift on Monday, six specific outdoor pools\u2014Bloomfield, Highland, Jack Stack, Magee, Moore and Ream\u2014will maintain operating hours through Labor Day on Sept. 7.<\/p>\n
CitiParks Director Eric Sloan acknowledged the staff efforts required to maintain operations throughout the summer season. <\/p>\n
\u201cKeeping our pools open and accessible throughout the summer takes an incredible amount of work from our lifeguards, aquatics staff and teams across the City,\u201d Sloan said. \u201cAs many of our seasonal staff return to school, we\u2019re adjusting our schedule while continuing to provide opportunities for residents and families to enjoy our pools through Labor Day. We\u2019re grateful to everyone who helped make this a safe, welcoming and successful summer at pools across Pittsburgh.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the summer of 2026, Pittsburgh operated 17 outdoor pools, including the reopening of the long-shuttered Homewood Pool. The city also added new chairs and loungers across all of its outdoor pool facilities.<\/p>\n
Mayor Corey O\u2019Connor commented on the season\u2019s facility operations and upcoming plans.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were proud to open 17 pools across Pittsburgh this summer, including the long-shuttered Homewood Pool, while also making improvements to the pool experience with new chairs and loungers in all of our outdoor facilities,\u201d O\u2019Connor said. \u201cAs the outdoor season winds down, we\u2019re keeping six pools open through Labor Day. With aquatic programming also returning to Oliver Bath House in September, Pittsburghers will have opportunities to stay active in the water well into the fall.\u201d<\/p>\n
City aquatic programming will move indoors with the reopening of the Oliver Bath House on Tuesday, Sept. 8.<\/p>\n
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