Lakewood's Public Pools Splash into Summer

The Lakewood Parks and Recreation Department opened its three public pools in Lakewood this weekend. With temperatures in recent weeks breaking records, the timing couldn't be better.

The opening of the pools — Foster, Becks and Lakewood High School — is an annual rite of passage in Lakewood, when students get out of schools and residents are looking to beat the heat.

Open swim began June 11 and wil run through Aug. 15. The pools are open to all at cost.

The outdoor daily pool fees are $3.50 for students in Lakewood ($4.50 for non-residents); $4 for adults ($5.50 for non-residents); and $1 for seniors 60 and older ($4.50 for non-residents).

Season passes are available for the outdoor pools only. Season passes for adults are $40 ($80 for non-residents); passes for students $30 ($60 for non-residents); and $5 for seniors ($55 for non-residents).

Swimming lessons are also available.

For more information — such as becoming a lifeguard — visit the Lakewood Parks and Recreation website.