The City of Cape Town has announced that 32 of its public swimming pools will be open this coming summer season.
The Mother City’s swimming pools and spray parks are in the final stretch of preparedness for the summer season.
Of the City’s 38 swimming pools, 32 will open this season, as well as four of the six spray parks.
The majority of the recreational water facilities will open in time for the school holidays which start on 3 October.
The City’s public swimming pools attract thousands of visitors each year who are eager to cool off and relax.
With the Covid-19 pandemic over the past few seasons, facilities were either closed or only a limited number of bathers could enjoy them.
The City says the coming summer is set to be a bumper season and the Recreation and Parks Department is ensuring as many of the pools and spray parks as possible are ready to open.
These pools will open on 3 October:
Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross, says swimming pools that will open for the season are: Athlone, Bellville, Bellville South, Bonteheuwel, Delft, Goodwood, Hanover Park, Manenberg, Parow North, Parow Valley, Ravensmead, Ruyterwacht, Brown’s Farm, Lentegeur, Mnandi, Muizenberg, Newlands, Retreat, Westridge, Wynberg, Zandvlei, Kuilsriver, Blue Downs, Khayelitsha, Monwabisi, Strand, Kensington, Langa, Long Street, Trafalgar, Wesfleur and Sea Point.
The swimming pools that will remain closed are Elsiesriver, Emthonjeni, Vulindlela, Eastridge, and Observatory due to ongoing repairs and maintenance.
The Du Noon spray park will open on 12 December, while Nyanga, Khayelitsha, and Valhalla Park are likely to open later, once repairs to these facilities are completed.
The Ocean View and Scottsville spray parks will remain closed as all the equipment, including the overhead water sprayers, has been damaged by vandalism.
Opening times for the swimming pools:
Swimming pool opening dates vary and are available here: www.capetown.gov.za/swimmingpools
The operating hours are currently being finalized, and will be communicated in due course.
Visitors are advised to check the City’s website for updated information on operating hours and entry fees.
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The City’s swimming pools and spray parks are in the final stretch of preparedness for the summer season. Of the City’s 38 swimming pools, 32 will open this season, as well as four of the six spray parks.
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