An empty lifeguard tower overlooks a swimming pool
Parts of Philadelphia are still waiting to splash into summer as some free pools have yet to open.
NBC10 confirmed that a lack of lifeguards and staff is forcing the public swimming pools to have a delayed start to the season.
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WATCH HEREThe Philadelphia Inquirer was the first to report that the Parks and Recreation office is facing a backlog as hopeful new Lifeguards submitted their applications.
“For those pools still struggling to staff up, we are currently working hand-in-hand with the final group of lifeguard candidates," Parks and Rec spokesperson Maita Soukup told the Inquirer.
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SIGN UP Pools to open
- Stinger Square and Tustin Pool opens Thursday, July 20
- Dendy Pool and Penrose Pool open Friday, July 21
- Belfield Pool opens Saturday, July 22
- Shuler Pool opens Monday, July 31
Pools still closed
- Gathers Pool, Baker Pool, Amos Pool, M.L. King, Jr. Pool
Parks & Rec is planning for the pools that are opening later this summer to stay open longer, the Inquirer reported.
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