SA nonprofit supporting young adults with special needs rents pools to help members cool down
SA Life Academy runs a day program for adults with special needs and serves over 130 families in the area. A private pool provides more than just a way to cool off; it allows the group to socialize and have fun without being overwhelmed in a public setting.
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11 outdoor pools, 5 splash pads opening ahead of July 4th weekend in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Despite a pandemic, dips in city pools will continue this summer. San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that 11 outdoor pools and five splash pads are scheduled to reopen on July 3. The pools, including the ones at San Pedro Springs Park and Woodlawn Lake Park, will remain open throughout Aug. 9. The splash pads will stay open through November as usual, the city says. Here are the pools that will reopen on July 3:Lincoln Park, 2803 E. CommerceElmendorf Lake Park, 235 Shore Dr.Cuellar Park, 502 S.W.
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When will San Antonio pools reopen?
Published: May 21, 2020, 11:20 am Updated: May 21, 2020, 11:32 amSAN ANTONIO – With temperatures rising, plenty of Texans likely have the same question when it comes to reopening Texas: “When will pools open up?”Despite Texas Governor Greg Abbott giving the green light to reopen public pools, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says city officials aren’t ready to make that move just yet. Local governments reserve the right to manage city pools and decide when they reopen. The Mayor says like all other phases of reopening, the transition team is looking for ways to open pools in a safe manner. “We’re monitoring the successive phase of opening of Texas to make sure that there’s no spikes,” Nirenberg says. “Once we pass our data tests to make sure we’re safe and not seeing another surge in cases, we’re gonna begin to open those pools but the plan is being worked on right now.”Watch the full interview with Mayor Ron Nirenberg from the News at 9 below.