It's Gonna be a Scorcher, Good Thing Community Park Pool is Open Today

With temperatures expected to be in the 90s on Thursday, Princeton's Community Park Pool will be open for business today from 3:30 to 8 p.m. 

Enjoy the giant pool, large wading pool, bay area, a 14-foot slide and a diving well.

The pool, which opened for the season Memorial Day weekend, has amenities for swimmers of all ages. 

The bay area serves as an easy progression for a growing child or those who prefer a more shallow area.

The wading pool and the bay offer a "beach entry," so swimmers don't have to jump into the pool or use stairs. This could help young children, seniors and those with physical limitations.

Fun Fact: Did you know it takes 786,000 gallons to fill the pools?

• The kiddie pool holds 22,000 gallons.
• The main pool and family bay combined hold 477,000 gallons.
• The dive pool takes 287,000 gallons.

This has been a busy spring for the Princeton Recreation Department. 

Eight maintenance workers have been working to prepare the pool since March. Office staff have been involved in setting up for the season, including lifeguard applications, pool customer service applications, interviews, hiring and training, according to Princeton Recreation Department's Executive Director Ben Stentz. The Rec. Department has 90 lifeguards under contract, with anywhere from eight to 20 on-site during pool hours. There are also about 25 people under contract for pool customer service staff and another four pool managers who rotate throughout the summer. 

Pool membership prices remain unchanged from last year. For more information, visit www.princetonrecreation.com.