As the temperature rises and the summer approaches, Durham Parks and Recreation will provide a place for residents to cool off. The spray grounds (except Hillside) are now open. Please see the spray ground sites below:

Spray Grounds

Edison Johnson (500 W. Murray Avenue)
East End Park and E.D. Mickle Community Center (1200 N. Alston Avenue)
Forest Hills (1639 University Drive)

Spray grounds close after dark.

The outdoor pools will open for the season on Saturday, June 13. Please see the list of outdoor pools below:

Outdoor Pools

Hillside Pool and Spray Ground: 1300 S. Roxboro Street (919) 560-4783
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
Extended Hours of Operation (Free Swim): Wednesdays (3 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

Long Meadow Pool: 917 Liberty Street (919) 560-4202
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
Extended Hours of Operation (Free Swim): Mondays (3 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

The fees for the outdoor pools are as follows:

Ages 4-17: $2 (city residents) and $4 (non-city residents)

18 and older: $2.50 (city residents) and $4.50 (non-city residents)

*The Forest Hills Pool will be closed due to repairs.

FAST FACTS

· Spray grounds were closed last summer due to water restrictions. All four spray grounds will be operational in compliance with the city ordinance.

· We will be offering services at 4 of our 5 pools this summer without restrictions.

Schedules are subject to change.

For more information, pick up a Play More at the DPR main office (400 Cleveland Street) call (919) 560-4355 or visit www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/.

About Durham Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation provides opportunities for the Durham community to "Play More." The department strives to help citizens discover, explore and enjoy life through creative and challenging recreational choices that contribute to their physical, emotional and social health. For more information call (919) 560-4355.