Decatur Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend

DECATUR, GA — City of Decatur outdoor pools are welcoming residents back into the waters starting this weekend, the city announced Monday.

All outdoor pools will open for daily swim Saturday with capacity restrictions, and the Oakhurst indoor pool will open June 1. Here's the schedule and reduced occupancy:

• Glenlake Pool, 1121 Church Street, Decatur
  • Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Reduced capacity limit: 106 people
• McKoy Pool, 534 McKoy Street, Decatur
  • Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Reduced capacity limit: 50 people
• Ebster Park Pool, 404 W. Trinity Place
  • Open Mondays-Thursdays from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Fridays-Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • In the month of June, Ebster will be open from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. to accommodate swim team practice.
  • Reduced capacity limit: 62 people

Admission to the pool is $5 for each person age 1 and older. Cash and in-state checks are accepted. Resident season family pool passes are available for purchase at Glenlake Tennis Center for $150, and individual passes are $45.

Patrons will be asked to exit the facility after two hours if others are waiting in line to enter the pool. Pool rentals will remain suspended for the 2021 season, city officials said.

Parents are "strongly recommended" to wear masks while not in the pool, according to a news release from the city. No snacks or food service will be open, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks — excluding anything in glass — to the pool.

Children under age 12 must be accompanied by someone who is at least 15 years old. Unsupervised children under age 12 will not be allowed in the pool, and guardians must ensure children are maintaining a physical distance of six feet from non-family members.

Additionally, no toys, balls, noodles or kick boards will be allowed in the pool, excluding those for beginner swimmers to stay afloat. Large groups and parties of more than nine people will not be allowed.

If a patron reports a positive test for COVID-19 and they have visited a pool within the last 48 hours, that pool will be closed for 24 hours.

Anyone who needs to report violations of social distancing guidelines or any other concerns is asked to call 404-377-7231 or email Jabari.Cole@decaturga.com. For additional information, visit the city of Decatur's aquatics page.