Local pools delay opening in anticipation of cool, rainy weather

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Those looking to lay out by the pool on Memorial Day Monday in Columbia and Jefferson City may run into some trouble.

According to a social media post from Jefferson City Parks and Rec, the city will not open the Memorial Aquatic Center and Ellis-Porter Riverside Pools until Wednesday, May 28, weather permitting.

The post says the delay is due to low air and water temperatures expected within the next few days.

JC Parks and Rec had previously delayed the opening date of pools to allow last-minute adjustments at the centers after recent repairs, along with training for its staff.

The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center in Columbia also will not open until after Memorial Day.

A Sunday social media post from Parks and Rec says the city plans to open all three outdoor pools for the season at noon on Friday, May 30, weather permitting.