Miller Park Pool kicks off summer fun with Memorial Day opening
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Get ready Lynchburg!
Miller Park Pool will be open for Memorial Day celebrations and to kick off the summer on Monday.
The pool, located at 2100 Park Avenue, has a spiral water slide, low and high diving boards, a concession area, a kiddie pool, and a giant mushroom with cascading water.
Admission for the holiday opening, or any other special event, is $5 per person, for ages 3 and up. Children under 2 years of age are free. Regular admission during the season will be $3 per person, with children 2 and under still free.
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Miller Park Pool will open for weekend-only admission from May 29 to June 11 and then will be open daily from June 12 to August 6, before returning to weekend-only August 12 to September 4 to finish out the season. Weekly hours are Sunday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.
Now is also a great time to sign up for our American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program, for kids and adults. This program entails two consecutive weeks of age-appropriate courses to learn and enhance swimming skills beginning in June. Click here to find classes.
Several special events are scheduled at the pool throughout the summer:
- Water Safety Day | June 17
- Military Appreciation Day | July 4
- Let’s Glow Crazy Night | August 12
- Dive-In Movie Night | Finding Nemo | August 18
- 5th Annual Great Cardboard Boat Race | August 24
- Paws in the Pool | September 9 | $15 per dog
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The Riverside Park Sprayground is also open daily and will remain open through September 4. Hours are 10 a.m. through 7 p.m.
The Riverfront Park Fountains were not scheduled to open this season due to construction. However, there is a chance that they may open for a few weeks prior to the beginning of construction.
