DeKalb parks pool schedules announced

DeKalb County’s pools will open for Memorial Day weekend and the summer starting on Saturday.

The official season runs from Saturday, May 26 through July 27. Select pools will remain open on weekends through Labor Day, Sept. 3.

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs offers various programs including swim lessons, water aerobics and more. For more information, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks or contact 770-414-2113.

Pool locations and hours are:

Browns Mill Aquatic Facility, 4929 Browns Mill Rd, Lithonia, 30038. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Open through Sept. 3.

Exchange Splash Pad, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, 30034. Hours: Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday and Tuesday, noon to 7 p.m. Open through Sept. 3.

Gresham Park, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta, 30316

Hours: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday closed; Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Open through Sept. 3.

Kittredge Park, 2535 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, 30329. Hours: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday closed; Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

Lithonia Park, 2501 Park Drive, Lithonia, 30058. Hours: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday closed; Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Open through Sept. 3.

Tobie Grant Park, 644 Parkdale Road, Decatur, 30079. Hours: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday closed; Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

Midway Park, 3181 Midway Road, Decatur, GA 30032

Hours: Sunday, 1 p.m to 6 p.m.; Tuesday closed; Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Open through Sept. 3.

Medlock Park, 874 Gaylemont Circle, Decatur, 30033. Hours: Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday closed; Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Open through Sept. 3.

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