POOLS

Jason Sheffield was so moved to take action after his 3-year-old's drowning, that he changed careers to begin installing fences around pools. This weekend is the seven-year anniversary of that tragic incident.

With the sweltering summer temperatures still in full swing, the City of San Antonio has extended the pool season through most of September.

Maintaining a pool now comes at heftier prices due to the extreme Texas heat.

All 23 of the San Antonio Parks and Recreation outdoor pools are free and open six days a week, including weekends.

Parents know that taking the kids outdoors could guarantee a speedy bedtime in the summer months, but too much sun and not enough water can lead to health risks.

SAN ANTONIO – Despite a pandemic, dips in city pools will continue this summer. San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that 11 outdoor pools and five splash pads are scheduled to reopen on July 3. The pools, including the ones at San Pedro Springs Park and Woodlawn Lake Park, will remain open throughout Aug. 9. The splash pads will stay open through November as usual, the city says. Here are the pools that will reopen on July 3:Lincoln Park, 2803 E. CommerceElmendorf Lake Park, 235 Shore Dr.Cuellar Park, 502 S.W.

Published: May 21, 2020, 11:20 am Updated: May 21, 2020, 11:32 amSAN ANTONIO – With temperatures rising, plenty of Texans likely have the same question when it comes to reopening Texas: “When will pools open up?”Despite Texas Governor Greg Abbott giving the green light to reopen public pools, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says city officials aren’t ready to make that move just yet. Local governments reserve the right to manage city pools and decide when they reopen. The Mayor says like all other phases of reopening, the transition team is looking for ways to open pools in a safe manner. “We’re monitoring the successive phase of opening of Texas to make sure that there’s no spikes,” Nirenberg says. “Once we pass our data tests to make sure we’re safe and not seeing another surge in cases, we’re gonna begin to open those pools but the plan is being worked on right now.”Watch the full interview with Mayor Ron Nirenberg from the News at 9 below.