Southland Aquatic Center opens Monday

Six-year-old Martin Perez came out of the water as he swam on the opening day of the Southland Aquatic Center. Southland will be open this week from noon-6 p.m. Charles Bertram cbertram@herald-leader.com

Fayette County schools closing earlier this year prompted Lexington Parks and Rec to open Southland Aquatic Center on Monday. Castlewood, Tates Creek and Woodland Aquatic Centers open at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 27. Neighborhood pools, Shillito, Douglass and Picadome will open on Saturday, June 3.

This year’s Poolapalooza, the official kickoff to the summer swimming season, will be Saturday, May 27. Poolapalooza features free admission, games, giveaways, music and other family-friendly activities from noon 4 p.m. at Southland Aquatic Center.

This story was originally published May 22, 2017 at 5:03 PM with the headline "Southland Aquatic Center opens Monday."

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