Charleston Leader

All City of Charleston Parks and Recreation pool facilities and the splashpads at Magic Island and Dixie Street Park will open Saturday, May 27. Entrance to city pools and splashpads is free.

“Our city pools are a great place for friends and family to come together during the summer months,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “In addition to providing our community a gathering place, our pools provide jobs for our young people – helping them to develop essential skillsets.” 

City pools provide approximately 55 summer jobs – including lifeguards, pool managers, and concession workers.

“As school ends and summer begins, we are gearing up for pool season! This is one of the busiest times of the year for Parks and Recreation,” said Corey Lowery, Facilities Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. “Our pools are where some of the best memories with family and friends are made. We invite everyone in the City and their guests to visit any one of our four pools to cool off and have a great time!”

Pool facility / splash pad information is as follows.

Kanawha City Community Center

3511 Venable Avenue | 304.348.6484

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

North Charleston Recreation Center 

2009 7th Avenue | 304.348.6884

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

314 Donnally Street | 304.348.6404

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Cato Park

200 Baker Lane | 304.348.6860

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Magic Island Splashpad

101 Kanawha Boulevard West

Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 pm.

East End Community Park (Dixie Street) Park Splashpad

1500 Dixie Street

Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 pm.

Note: City of Charleston pool facilities will be closed Mondays for maintenance – except for Monday, May 29 (for Memorial Day).   

People are welcome to bring chairs and coolers. Coolers are subject to search. Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted. All City of Charleston Parks and Recreation facilities are non-smoking facilities. Cigarettes and tobacco products are not permitted in pool areas.

Questions regarding whether a pool is or will be open should be directed to the respective Parks and Recreation facility.

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