Oakland Family Aquatic Center will be the first city pool to open for the season. The pool will be operating on special hours, from noon to 6 p.m., between Saturday and June 3.
“This year’s extended opening is to accommodate the Columbia schools letting out a few days earlier than usual,” said Tammy Miller of the city Parks and Recreation Department.
June 3 marks the opening for the rest of Columbia’s aquatic facilities. Oakland, the largest facility, will operate through Labor Day. Stephens Lake Park Beach, which opened April 15, will remain open until Oct.15. For more information, go to www.gocolumbiamo.com and click on parks and recreation.