Pool opening Monday in Town of Elmira. What to know about hours, swimming lessons.

Looking for a place to cool off this summer?

The Town of Elmira’s public pool at Pirozzolo Park is preparing to open for the season on Monday, July 1.

The pool will be open seven days a week through Aug. 25. On Monday through Friday, open swimming is available from 1-5 p.m., with an adult swim from 5-6 p.m. and another open swim session from 6-7:45 p.m.

On Saturdays and Sundays, take a dip during open swim from noon to 7:45 p.m.

The town of Elmira has expanded its swim lessons for kids this summer. Swim lessons for ages four and up will be offered from 11-11:45 a.m. and noon to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Swimming lessons can be booked in two-week sessions throughout July and August.

“We wanted to expand the lessons because they’re very popular,” said Elmira town supervisor Ann Gerould. “The governor is very concerned that kids learn how to swim, and I agree. It’s a life skill kids need to learn. We’re excited to get the season started.”

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal included $150 million in grants across the state to increase safe swimming sites and reduce child drownings. The plan featured millions of dollars in grants to build or renovate public pools in high-needs areas.

The Town of Elmira plans to dive into those funding sources.

“The governor has set aside quite a bit of money to rehab existing pools and fund new builds,” said Gerould. “There’s some grants associated with that I’m seeking to help offset costs related to our pool.”

What to know about swimming at Pirozzolo Park

Elmira has hired 40 lifeguards for the summer swimming season.

Swim lessons cost $55 per child per two-week session for town residents, and $60 per child per two-week session for non-residents.

For Park District 1 residents, swimming is $4 per day for adults, $3 for children and season passes are $45.

For non-district residents, swimming is $8 per day for adults, $7 per day for children and season passes are $65.

Season fees for seniors are $20 for District 1 residents and $25 for non-residents.

Season pass owners must visit the town clerk’s office to receive a patch.