Southland Aquatic Center in Lexington to open early

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Southland Aquatic Center in Lexington is going to open early this spring, according to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Because students got out of school earlier than usual due to the mild winter and few, if any, snow days were used, the center will open Monday, May 22, 2017.

The hours will be noon-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, leading up to Poolapalooza, which is Saturday, May 27.

Poolapalooza features free admission, giveaways, games, music and other family friendly activities from noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Southland Aquatic Center.

Castlewood, Tates Creek and Woodland Aquatic Centers will open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27.

Shillito, Douglass and Picadome neighborhood pools will open Saturday, June 3.

For more information on admission fees and amenities, visit www.lexingtonky.gov/pools.