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Want to Swim? Waukesha's Summer Pool Guide

Patch has a guide to prices and hours for Buchner Pool and Horeb Spring Aquatic Center.

Get your suits on. It's pool time.

Waukesha public pools, and , open Friday, June 8.

Here is some important information for you if you're planning to hang poolside all summer:

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Hours of Operation

The hours at Buchner until Aug. 19 are:

  • Weekdays, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (family swim); 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sundays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (family swim and adult lap swim); 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The pool is open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20-24

The hours at Horeb Springs Aquatic Center until Sept 3. are:

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  • Weekdays, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon (family swim); 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

*Exceptions for swim lesson weeks 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. open swim June 20 to June 30, July 11 to July 21 and July 25 to Aug. 4.

Fees

What about inclement weather?

From the Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department's activity guide:

The pools will close in inclement weather.The pool may close if air temperature is 68 degrees or below, and must close if pool temperature is 65 degrees or below. Closings are at the discretion of the pool staff in charge and are based on inclement weather, attendance (less than 20 patrons) or unusual circumstances. Refunds will not be given for inclement weather. You will be notified of all closings on Twitter and online and the WPRF information line 262-522-9356.


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