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Splash pad, some DeKalb pools to be open longer

Browns Mill Family Aquatic Center is one of the DeKalb County public pools that will remain open until Sept. 4.
Browns Mill Family Aquatic Center is one of the DeKalb County public pools that will remain open until Sept. 4.
By Joshua Sharpe
Aug 7, 2017

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs announced that select county pools and facilities will be open on a modified schedule through Sept. 4.

The Browns Mill Family Aquatic Center, Exchange Splash Pad and the four pools will be open on Saturdays from 12 to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. The swim season ended on July 30, meaning other pools will remain closed.

The pools staying open are:

  • Gresham Pool, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta
  • Lithonia Pool, 2501 Park Drive, Lithonia
  • Medlock Pool, 874 Gaylemont Circle, Decatur
  • Midway Pool, 3181 Midway Road, Decatur

For more information, contact the DeKalb County aquatics office at 770-414-2119.

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