Richardson aquatic center, neighborhood pools to operate under modified hours

Due to a lifeguard shortage, Richardson plans to modify the days of operation of the city’s aquatic center and its four neighborhood pools.

Beginning June 5, the four neighborhood pools are scheduled to be open four days per week, though their days of operation will vary depending on the pool. The city’s Heights Family Aquatic Center, which opened May 29, will change to a schedule of Wednesdays through Sundays on June 5. Its hours will be noon-8 p.m.

“We are in desperate need of lifeguards,” Deputy City Manager Don Magner said during the May 24 City Council meeting. “Without lifeguards, we can't staff the pools to their full capacity and their normal schedules.”

Under the current pool schedule:

• Canyon Creek Pool will be open 1-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

• Cottonwood Pool will be open 1-6 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays.

• Glenville Pool will be open 1-8 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

• Terrace Pool will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 1-8 p.m. on Sundays.