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Stallings Gentilly Pool in Mid City on Lapeyrouse Street. June 2, 2021.
Mid City residents rejoiced Wednesday, as water flowed into the Stallings Gentilly Pool on Lapeyrouse Street. The public pool, which has been off limits since the pandemic began, is scheduled to reopen next week.
Stallings Gentilly is one of nine outdoor pools taking reservations for 45-minute swim sessions starting Monday. The pool will remain open for 12-weeks with limited hours and capacity.
The city’s summer camp also starts Monday and it’s summer reading program is already in full swing.
Aquatics
The following outdoor pools are set to reopen June 7 and close Aug. 28. Year-round pools will also be open.