Have you taken a dip in one of the city's outdoor pools yet this summer?
If you haven't — or, for that matter, if you have — this weekend offers the promise of some more good swimming weather, with hot and sunny temperatures expected to last for the next several days.
The Weatherhood local forecast for New Westminster is calling for a high of 25 C today (Thursday, July 26), creeping up to 26 C for Friday, with sunny skies and some cloud both days.
The weekend temperature is expected to drop a little, hitting a high of 24 C on both Saturday and Sunday, but a warming trend looks to start again in the early part of next week — with a high of 27 C predicted by next Wednesday.
Where to swim: New Westminster outdoor pool hours
The city's outdoor pools are offering both reserved and drop-in sessions this summer.
- Moody Park Pool, 701 10th St.: The pool is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays from 12:15 to 8:45 p.m.; and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
- Hume Park Pool, 252 Kelly St.: The pool is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from 12:15 to 8:45 p.m.
For those who just want to wade and splash, don't forget about Grimston Park Wading Pool (at Seventh Avenue and 19th Street), which is open on good-weather days when the temperature is at least 18 C. On those days, it will be open between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Find all the details and links to reserve a swim session at the City of New Westminster Outdoor Pools page.
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