BOISE, Idaho — Boise residents have a new way to beat the heat as the city's outdoor pools are officially opening for the season on Wednesday.
Outdoor pools in Boise include the Ivywild, Borah, and Fairmont Pools, as well as the Natatorium Pool and Hydrotube. The South and Lowell pools remain closed.
"Not a lot of people here own pools at their home... We want to make sure they're in a safe environment and it is a good place for them to have fun," said Boise Aquatics Coordinator Kerri Porritt.
She says demand for a place to cool off has been high.
“I think people are just wanting to get out and go swimming somewhere that is affordable and they know it is safe," said Porritt. “We’ve been pretty packed, it is kind of nice to see."
As summer break kicks off, Boise kids were excited to get in the water.
“I’ve been swimming every single day of this summer," said Lillian Grenicko, who lives nearby. “Since it is close to home and it's just a nice place with the diving boards and everything, not too many people all the time."
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Most pools operate daily from 1-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., though the Natatorium Pool closes at 5 p.m. on Sundays for private rentals.
Tickets cost $4 for those 17 and younger, $6 for adults, and are free for people over 62. All of Boise's pools also have a $10 daily deal, which includes admission for one adult and two kids.
Season swim passes, which cover entry to all 4 pools, are available online. Youth passes are $32 for Boise residents and $49.60 for non-residents. Adult passes are $50 for residents and $77.50 for non-residents.
Kids must be 9 or older to visit any of the pools without an adult. To learn more, visit cityofboise.org.
