School is almost back in session , which means children (and their parents) should take advantage of Louisville area pools to soak in the last bit of summer.
It feels like pools opened just yesterday (on May 25), but the time to enjoy them is almost done for this year's summer season.
Here is what to know about the pools in Louisville:
When do Louisville pools close?
The last day to use Louisville pools will be on Saturday, Aug. 3, Katey Cook, a spokesperson for Louisville Parks and Recreation, said.
What Louisville outdoor pools opened for summer 2024?
Cook previously said two outdoor pools are open this summer:
Where: 6505 Bethany Lane
When: Open six days a week from noon to 5 p.m. Will be closed on Wednesdays.
Where: 709 Fairdale Road
When: Open six days a week from noon to 5 p.m. Will be closed on Mondays.
Are there indoor pools in Louisville?
The Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center in Crescent Hill Park, 201 Reservoir Road, is open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
The Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center will be closed from Aug. 1 to Sept. 2 for renovations and routine cleaning, The Courier Journal previously reported . The pool will reopen at 5 a.m. on Sept. 3.
What is the weather in Louisville?
Before heading out, check the Louisville forecast to see if it is pool-appropriate:
Wednesday : A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91 degrees. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday night : Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 77 degrees. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday : Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95 degrees. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Thursday night : Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday : Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 a.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday night : Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 71 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday : Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Say goodbye to summer. When you can make the last splash of the season in Louisville pools
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