YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago reopens some pools with new safety measures

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicagoans now have another way to cool off from the summer heat.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago reopened six of its in-center pools for limited use on Wednesday, including the one in Lakeview.
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There are new safety measures in place, such as requiring swimmers to reserve their time in advance and stay 6 feet apart.

The six pools that reopened Wednesday include:

- Buehler YMCA in Palatine
- Fry Family YMCA in Naperville
- Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich
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- Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove
- Irving Park YMCA in Irving Park
- Lake View YMCA in Lake View

All of the pools are only available for lap swimming, with one person per lane at a time, according to the YMCA.



The organization said recreational swimming, lessons, team practices and water fitness classes will resume at a later date, following guidelines from the governor's office and public health officials.

For more information on the YMCA's reopening plan, visit the organization's Reopening Resource Center online.
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