PHOENIX — Throughout the entire city of Phoenix, only 15 community swimming pools will be open as temperatures reach dangerous levels.
This weekend, July 1-2, temperatures are forecasted to hit a high of about 115 degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning is issued for the entire Valley beginning Saturday and beyond.
Adam Waltz, a City of Phoenix spokesperson confirmed to ABC15 that only 15 community pools, out of 29, will be open due to staff shortages. Three other pools that were open in June have already closed for the season.
Waltz says the Parks and Recreation Department was only able to hire 15 pool managers, therefore only 15 pools can open at a time because each pool needs a manager.
"Pool managers run the entire pool facility from staffing to handling water emergencies. In order to safely open a pool, we need lifeguards and managers," said Waltz.
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Check out our interactive map showing a list of open swimming pools
Pools
- Coronado Pool, 1717 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006. More information.
- Cortez Pool, 3434 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021. More information.
- Deer Valley Pool, 19400 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027. More information.
- El Prado Pool, 6428 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041. More information.
- Encanto Pool, 2125 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007. More information.
- Falcon Pool 3420 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85009. More information.
- Maryvale Pool, 4444 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031. More information.
- Paradise Valley Pool, 17648 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032. More information.
- Pecos Pool, 17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048. More information.
- Pierce Pool, 2150 n 46th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008. More information.
- Roosevelt Pool, 6246 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042. More information.
- Starlight Pool, 7810 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033. More information.
- Sunnyslope Pool, 301 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020. More information.
- University Pool, 1102 W. Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85007. More information.
- Washington Pool, 6655 N. 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015. More information.
