Pools Open, Closed For Memorial Day Swimming In Montgomery Co.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — Memorial Day doesn’t just mark the unofficial start of summer in Montgomery County — it’s also the weekend most outdoor pools and aquatic centers open their doors for summer swimming and other warm-weather fun.

Last year, summer looked a lot different for Montgomery County families as many area pools remained closed for the season to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus — a pandemic that, at the time, was just two months old.

But this Memorial Day — with more than 120 million Americans fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and weekly COVID-19-related deaths at a 14-month low — many pools will once again open this summer.

There is no scientific evidence that COVID-19 can spread to others through water in pools, hot tubs, water playgrounds or other treated aquatic venues, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.

While no data exists on how COVID-19 responds to chlorine, the chemical has been known to inactivate similar viruses.

But going to a public pool involves more than swimming, and that’s where the risk can be found.
Assessing that out-of-water risk involves looking at several variables, according to MIT Medical, which suggest people should avoid the “three C’s” — closed spaces with poor ventilation, crowded places with many people nearby, and close-contact settings, such as close-range conversation.

Fortunately, being outdoors and in spaces with good ventilation also reduces the risk of exposure to the coronavirus, according to the CDC.

If you’re planning to soak up some sun this Memorial Day weekend, here are the pools and aquatic centers that will be open in Montgomery County:

Conroe Aquatic Center, 1205 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe
Memorial Day weekend hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, closed, and Monday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Admission to Conroe Aquatic Center is $8 for non-members.

Conroe Waterpark, 1207 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe
Memorial Day weekend hours: Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Monday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission to Conroe Waterpark is $8 for non-members.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Splash Pad, 1001 Dr. Martin Luther King Place S., Conroe
Memorial Day weekend hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Monday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
The MLK Jr. Park Splash Pad has interactive spray features for kids of all ages. Proper swim attire is required.

Oscar Johnson Jr. Pool, 100 Park Place, Conroe
Closed until June 1.

Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, 6535 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
Memorial Day weekend hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., and Monday, closed for weekly in-service day
IDs are required for all patrons. Admission is $10 for those 48 inches tall or shorter. For people over 48 inches tall, admission is $12 for residents and $24 for non-residents.

The Woodlands Village Pools
Click here for locations and hours. Admission to the various village pools is $7 for residents, $14 for non-residents on Saturday and Sunday and $10 for non-residents on Monday.

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