Rochester pool rates to lower starting Monday

Chad Corey

(ABC 6 News) – Rochester residents will soon be able to access public pools at a lower rate starting Monday.

The Rochester City Council approved $50,000 in contingency funding to support decreased fees for those wishing to utilize City pools.

New Daily Fees for Pools starting June 27:

First Youth (2-17) – Free
Additional Youth in Group (2-17) – $2.00
Adult (18+) – $3.00
Under Age 2 – FREE

Soldiers Field Pool (244 Soldiers Field Drive SW) is scheduled to open Saturday, June 4 at 12:00 p.m. Soldiers Field Pool hours for open swimming will be 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. It will close for the season on August 28, 2022. Lifeguards are on duty at the pool during open swim hours.

Silver Lake Pool (840 7th Street SE) was scheduled to open on Monday, June 6 at 12:00 p.m. However, Silver Lake Pool experienced a vandalism incident last week and the main drain cover was destroyed. The replacement part will take a few weeks to be received and installed. It is anticipated that the pool will open in early July. Silver Lake Pool hours for open swimming will be 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM seven days a week. It will be open through August 14, 2022. Lifeguards are on duty at the pool during open swim hours.