Area youngsters will trade in their textbooks and pencils for swimming trunks and sunscreen starting Monday, with the annual reopening of the Iola Municipal Pool.
Summer Splash 2015 will feature a number of contests, prizes and live radio from KIKS 101.5 for Monday’s celebration.
The pool hours will change slightly from years past. The pool opens at 1 p.m. closing at 6 p.m. each Sunday, 7 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 8 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Adult swim sessions are from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 8 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
The pool is open for private swim parties from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call the Iola Recreation Office at 365-4990 for details.
Some special dates:
Free admission will be offered June 24 and July 22 for swimmers of all ages, while the pool will close at 4 p.m for swim meets June 17 and 24 and July 15.
Season passes and discount admission tickets can be purchased at the rec office during normal business hours.
The pool will not open during inclement weather or if the temperature dips below 70.
Iola pool reopens
