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Phoenix plans to open 24 pools this summer and expand swim lessons as lifeguard staffing grows
Summary
The parks department told the board it will open 24 pools for the 2026 season, is hiring and training lifeguards and assistant managers, and will offer over 13,000 swim‑lesson slots and expanded weekend lessons; partners including Ability360 and several corporate sponsors will support access and affordability.
Becky Kurt, aquatics supervisor for the City of Phoenix, told the Parks Board the department expects to open 24 pools this summer — 23 operated by the city and one operated under a partnership with Ability360 — after hiring and training new assistant managers and lifeguards.
Kurt said the department’s 2025 aquatics programs served more than 288,000 visitors and provided more than 13,000 participants with swim lessons. The city’s inventory includes 29 pools; five sites have been identified for conversion to neighborhood splash pads as part…
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