Due to extremely cold water and outdoor temperatures and unfavorable weather conditions, the opening of the pools has been delayed.  

According to a press release from the City of St. Joseph, the water temperature on Tuesday was 57 degrees, way too cold for safe and enjoyable swimming.  As a result, aquatic staff is monitoring the water temperature, outdoor weather temperature, and weather conditions. They will continue to do so until the water is at least 70 degrees and outdoor temperatures and weather conditions are appropriate for safe and enjoyable swimming.  

May 28th is the tentative opening date for the pools, dependent on water and air temperatures and favorable weather conditions.

According to the City of St. Joseph Special Event and Communication Coordinator Julie Noel, the water portion of the lifeguard training class will be held at the YMCA Wednesday afternoon and future water training has been postponed.

“The water temperature yesterday was 57 degrees and the outdoor temperature was cold, making it unsafe conditions for the water portions of the course to be held at the aquatic center,” Noel said. “Water training will not begin at the aquatic center until the water, weather, and outdoor temperature are such that the Parks Department is certain that the water training will be safe.”

The May 28th opening date is tentative because the lifeguard training and returning lifeguard refresher sessions must be completed prior to the opening.