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Parks and Recreation Kicks Off the Unofficial Start to Summer: 4 Pools to open Memorial Day Weekend

Looking for something to do this summer? The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) is sure to have an event or program to kick start your summer along with great, free activities for everyone in your family!

For the second year, 4 city pools will open Memorial Day weekend for everyone to enjoy. Blackwell, Fairmount, Hotchkiss, and Randolph pools will be open from noon – 6 p.m. on weekends only until June 12. The remainder of the city outdoor pools will open June 18 with week day hours from 1 – 8 p.m., noon – 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The department is also hosting summer camps that are slated to begin on July 5. There are still slots available for the Great Summer Escape, Hickory Hill Theater Intensive, Summer Dance Intensive, Summer Quest for Teens, and Nature Film Camp.  More information can be found on our registration site parksandrecreation.richmondgov.com under the “Summer Camp” tab.

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