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Lifeguard shortage keeping some Philly pools closed, for now

Some free public pools in Philadelphia will stay closed until late July or August because of staffing issues

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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.

The 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.

Pools to open

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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