The Legion Street Pool, 111 Legion St., will offer free swimming at a special party from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. this Saturday (May 25) to celebrate Johnson City Parks and Recreation’s 75th anniversary. The first 200 people will receive free hotdogs and drinks. Attendees also will enjoy games, music and prizes.  

The pool will open for the season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Johnson City’s only public outdoor pool is open to all ages and includes a 50-meter outdoor pool with a diving well, one diving board and a small slide.

The pool will be open from 10 a.m-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. The pool will be open on weekends only Aug. 4-Sept. 2.

Admission is $3 for individuals 13 and older, $2 for individuals 12 and under, and free to those under the age of three. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a caretaker age 16 or older.

Several special events scheduled at the pool this season include:

Mountain Games: Saturday, June 8, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kayaking, mountain biking, disc golf and more. 

July 4 Celebration: Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Games at the pool.

Lifeguard Recognition Day: Friday, Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m.

Dog Swim: Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information, call 423-434-5754.

CONTACT:    Rachel Evans, aquatics supervisor
                             Parks and Recreation
                             423.434.5754

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