Outdoor pool season in Cleveland opens this weekend!

The city has outlined 18 outdoor pools to open this summer. They say one pool is under renovation and two will be opening late due to mechanical issues discovered this week.

Outdoor pools will be open Wednesday through Sunday, from noon to 7:30 p.m. and closed from 4 to 5 p.m. for a staff break.

In recent years, a lifeguard shortage has led many cities, including Cleveland, to modify pool schedules.

The city said it has been working since last winter to address staffing issues.

This week, News 5 spoke with Alexandria Nichols, the director of Cleveland’s Parks and Recreation Department, and asked her how things are looking for this year.

“While we didn't get the full complement of lifeguards that we wanted to we are still ahead of l

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