Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool to reopen May 24

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (May 10, 2024) – The Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool opens for the season beginning Memorial Day weekend.

The pool will open Friday, May 24 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For opening weekend, it will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27.

Beginning May 28, summer hours will be in effect. Open swim is Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pool will also be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to noon for 100M lap swim.

As a reminder, areas of the pool may be closed at times depending on activities, attendance, and staffing. The pool schedule is subject to change due to weather, special events, and/or staffing.

Daily admission for adults (age 18+) is $4.25, youth (age 3 to 17) is $3.50, seniors (age 65+) is $2.50, and children (age 3 and under) are free. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission can be paid for with cash or check at the outdoor pool. Credit and debit cards are not accepted.

A family season pass, which is only valid at the outdoor pool, can be purchased for $265. It includes one adult and four household members. Multi-visit virtual cards, that are good for 25 visits, for adults (age 18+) are $80, youth (age 3 to 17) are $60, seniors (age 65+) are $45.

A mommy/baby room is available for a cool, comfortable place to breastfeed your baby. Floats are available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chair as there is limited seating. Coolers are allowed, but glass containers are not permitted. Bags and/or coolers are subject to search. Vending machines are available on-site.

For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (865) 425-3450.

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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