Sioux Falls announces pool closure dates

It’s that time: Pool season is ending.

The city of Sioux Falls announced the following pool closure dates:

• Sunday: Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center and Kuehn Pool.
• Aug. 15: Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center.
• Sept. 5: Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center.

“Many of the summer lifeguard staff will end their employment to head back to college or begin fall activities. The pool closing schedule allows the safe management of pools with the number of available staff. This year’s closing dates are consistent with our schedules from past years,” said Jean Pearson, recreation program coordinator.

“Every year our goal is to keep one or two pools open until the Sunday prior to Labor Day.”

Lap swimming and water walking at Drake Springs will continue from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 20.

From Aug. 23 to Sept. 5, Terrace Park hours will be only from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Pioneer Spray Park at 1800 E. Walnut St. will remain open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily into September as weather permits.

Bring your dogs

Your dogs will have a chance to take a dip before the end of the season too. Gone to the Dogs will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Laurel Oak and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Terrace Park.