DES MOINES, Iowa — Several metro pools have announced they are postponing their usual Memorial Day weekend opening due to cooler-than-usual temperatures. However, some still plan to offer scheduled weekend activities.
Originally set to open this weekend, Adventureland announced that Adventure Bay wouldn’t open due to “unseasonable cooler temperatures” and would instead open on Friday, May 30th.
The City of Ames announced that the Furman Aquatic Center would also be delaying their opening. They are planning to open on Wednesday, May 28th.
The City of Ankeny says both Prairie Ridge and Cascade Falls are now on pause until temperatures warm up, saying temperatures need to reach 68 degrees and up to open doors. They are now planning on opening doors on Tuesday, May 27th.
The Clive Aquatic Center also stated that “chilly forecasted temps” were delaying their original Memorial Day weekend opening. They now plan to open on Saturday, May 31st, with regular hours.
Holiday Aquatic Center and Valley View Aquatic Center in West Des Moines are also staying closed over the forecast chilly weekend. West Des Moines Parks and Recreation says they are now planning on opening doors on Saturday, May 31st. However, the American Legion Park Sprayground is still set to open as planned this weekend.
The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department isn’t deterred by the forecasted chilly temps. Saturday through Monday Teachout Aquatic Center plans to open for their first aquatic weekend. City of Des Moines says those waiting for warmer weather can still enjoy the May 31st through June 1st pre-season weekend.
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