Montgomery County pools prepared for summer season, heat wave
WHEATON, Md. (DC News Now) — With a heat wave approaching many local pools are gearing up for large crowds.
In Montgomery County, this weekend marks the start of the summer season when outdoor pools will be open seven days a week.
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School is out and the Glenmont Gators Swim Team were in full swing at the Sergeant Hector I. Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool.
While the kids were in the pool, their parents were trying to find shade.
“It’s really hot for me,” Liz Yaril said.
Carmen Berrios Martinez was the division chief with Montgomery County Recreation.
“The pools are a great way to cool down and just enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment,” Berrios Martinez said.
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With seven outdoor pools, Montgomery County was ready for the big crowds.
“There is a national lifeguard shortage, but Montgomery County recreation has worked really diligently over the last year to be creative in our recruiting methods and so we are fully staffed for the summer,” Berrios Martinez said.
Head coach Patrick Detzner is making sure his team was staying cool and hydrated.
“The water’s still pretty cool now from the spring and we have water fountains right here. During the swim meets we have concessions. We have water bottles and we encourage all the kids to bring water bottles to practice,” Detzner said.
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Especially for athletes and those just going for a casual dip, it’s important to stay hydrated.
“It’s important, even if you’re at the pool, to make sure that you are hydrating and eating right,” Berrios Martinez said. “So being in the pool is a great way to stay cool, but you need to make sure that you’re taking care of yourself.”
Starting Saturday, June 15 the seven outdoor pools will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on the weekends and from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays.
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