The City of Lubbock residents filed into Clapp Pool on Tuesday. The four locations of municipal pools includes Clapp, Mae Simmons, Maxey and Montelongo. The American Red Cross certified lifeguards arrived early to sanitize the pools and clean the decks before the gates were opened.
Rose Andrews, a Lubbock resident, brought her family to the pool for her son’s 7th birthday party. The family prepared for a long day at the pool.
“Sunblock definitely- We tried a new one today so we are going try it out see how it works. We did a 50-plus so we are going to try that and see how it works and then we will take a little break here in a bit, let them eat a little bit, wait and then go back in,” Andrews said.
Lifeguards said they are prepared for a a busy summer and ask that kids listen for their own safety. The pools are opened Monday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation has openings for lifeguards, cashiers, and concessions staff for Aquatic Season. Call (806) 775-2670 for more information.