Friday, July 22, 2022

Walnut Creek Pool Opens on Saturday, July 23

Walnut Creek Pool, 12138 North Lamar Blvd., opens on Saturday, July 23. It will be open daily 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. except for Thursdays when it will be closed. This schedule will be in place through August 13, 2022. Pool hours on Sunday, August 14 will be 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department currently has 578 lifeguards ready-to-work. The Department continues to hire and train lifeguards to operate summer pools. Pay ranges from $16 to $19 an hour depending on experience and certifications. Staff get bonuses, paid sick leave, a free bus pass, and flexible scheduling. Information on becoming a lifeguard is available at lifeguardaustin.com.

For a complete listing of pool schedules, visit austintexas.gov/pools.