Municipal swimming pool opens

After months of tweaking and delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Red Oak’s Municipal Pool is open for the summer season.

Plans were to have the pool open by May 29, but a delay in staffing caused those plans to shift.

“We were able to officially open on June 4. We had a representative from the filter equipment company on site June 2 addressing some issues with the new filter system, and that was the final piece of the puzzle,” Wright said.

The pool’s planned hours of operation are from 1 to 7 p.m. weekdays, and from 1 to 5 p.m. for the weekend. In order to make those hours official, Wright said they are looking for a few more lifeguards to add to the roster.

“The staffing situation is improving but could definitely still use some additional guards. The YMCA held a life guard training course this past weekend, and we are hopeful all those enrolled pass the class,” commented Wright.

Anyone interested in serving as a lifeguard at the pool simply needs to stop by Red Oak City Hall to complete an application.

The Red Oak Express

2012 Commerce Drive
P.O. Box 377
Red Oak, IA 51566
Phone: 712-623-2566 Fax: 712-623-2568

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