Free evening pool admission offered amid heat wave in Chillicothe

CHILLLICOTHE, Ohio — With scorching temperatures anticipate, Chillicothe’s Parks and Recreation Director, Bill Bonner, has announced a special measure to provide relief from the heat.

From Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23, 2024, the Donald M. Smith Memorial Pool in Yoctangee Park will offer free admission during the cooler evening hours, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. daily.

The standard operating hours for the pool will be from 12 P.M. to 7 P.M., with regular admission fees in effect from noon until 5 P.M. each day. This initiative aims to encourage residents to beat the heat safely and enjoy the facilities during more comfortable times of the day.

For further inquiries, the Parks and Recreation Department can be contacted at 740.772.5626 or via email at [email protected].

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to stay cool while enjoying the community’s amenities amidst the expected heat wave this weekend.