City Pools open Thursday and Friday

Fort Wayne, Ind. – To help residents stay cool -- Mayor Tom Henry announced today, that he is waiving the admission fee at Northside, McMillen and Memorial pools for Thursday and Friday, June 28 and 29. Citizens will only be allowed into the pools until they reach capacity, whether or not they plan to swim. Approximately 400 people will be allowed into Northside and McMillen pools at one time; Memorial Pool will only hold 200.

Pool hours will be:

Thursday Hours:

· Northside Pool 12:30 – 5 pm

· Memorial Pool 12:30 – 5 pm

· McMillen Pool 1:30 – 7 pm

Friday Hours:

· Northside Pool 12:30 – 5 pm; 7 – 9 pm

· Memorial Pool 12:30 – 5 pm

· McMillen Pool 1:30 – 7 pm

The City's FREE splashpads are another good option to cool off in the heat and are open 9 am – 9 pm. Splashpads are located in Buckner, McCormick, Memorial, Shoaff and Waynedale parks.