Algonac pool will open for the season on Sunday

Admission, food and beverage rules are all in place

By Barb Pert Templeton

The much-anticipated opening of the Algonac City Pool is finally here.

Following a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 13 the pool will be officially open for the season on Sunday, June 14 at noon.

The city released a “tentative pool schedule” listing the regular hours.

Daily hours of operation were listed as follows:

· Senior Swim – Monday thru Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

· Water Aerobics – Tuesday and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

· Open Swim – Monday, Wednesday. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

· Open Swim – Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 8 p.m.

· Open Swim – Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.

· Pool Rentals – Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 5 to 8 p.m.

*There are no swimming lessons due to a lack of Certified Water Safety Instructors

Cost for entry is as follows:

· Daily Admission is $4 per day

· Discount Pass – $60 for 20 visit punch card

· Individual Annual – $70 each

· Family of four annual pass – $150

· Family of five annual pass – $160

· Family of 6-8 annual pass – $175

· Senior Pass – $50

· Water Aerobics – $5 each day

· Discount Aerobics – $20 for five visits punch card

Pay before you go

· All passes can only be purchased Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 am. to 5:30 p.m. at the Algonac City Hall, located at 805 St. Clair River Drive.

**Daily admission can be paid at the pool.

Food and beverage rules poolside

To keep the pool clean, safe and family friendly the City of Algonac updated its food and beverage police for the 2026 season.

· NO food is allowed on the pool deck

· All food must be eaten in the designated eating area

· Water only inside the pool area

· Sports drinks, soda, juice and flavored beverages are not permitted on the pool deck

· Reuseable cups must be empty upon entry

· Cups may be refilled with water once while inside

· NO alcohol is permitted – due to issues in previous seasons this rule will be strictly enforced. Any suspicions of alcohol will result in immediate removal from the facility

· These polices help us maintain a clean environment, reduce bees, prevent spills and ensure a safe experience for all patrons.

To find out more about the pool Blue Water Healthy Living caught up with Algonac’s Part-time Recreation Coordinator Cindy Babisz to pose some questions on the topic.

Blue Water Healthy Living: How about some basics on the pool like the size, the depth, are there slides or a diving board?

Algonac Part-time Recreation Coordinator Cindy Babisz: Pool is zero entry and up to six feet in depth. There are no slides of diving boards.

BWHL: How does the admission “pass” purchase work – can a senior that buys a $50 pass or an individual that buys a $70 pass or even a family of four pass for $150 – does that ensure admission at all the times the pool is open throughout the summer?

Babisz: That ensures admission at all times except during Aerobics on Tues and Thurs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or if the 100-person limit is met, then know more people will be allowed in the pool until some people leave.

BWHL: What about daily admission – that $4 charge – can that be purchased at the pool entrance during all the hours the pool is open to the public? Is admission free for children under 2? Is there a non-resident admission?

Babisz: Yes, they purchase a daily pass at the pool at all times except during aerobics classes or if the pool is at the 100-limit capacity. There’s no fee for those two and under and there’s no non- resident fee.

BWHL: Does the pool have a concession stand? What items are available for purchase?

Babisz: There are basic concessions with water, pop, Gatorade, chip products and ice cream products

BWHL: Day to day can people who visit the pool bring in coolers and snacks for their families?

Babisz: No, nothing can be carried in. We are adjacent to a park with picnic areas. No food or drink allowed on pool deck except water. We have a designated area to eat and drink products purchased from concession. No alcohol or glass allowed.

BWHL: Will there be any pool items/toys to rent or purchase like water wings, inflatables, life jackets or noodles? Are swimmers allowed to bring their own?

Babisz: Only Coast Guard life jackets are allowed. None are for rent.

BWHL: Beyond the lifeguards will there be any other attendants working at the pool while it’s open?

Babisz: Two concession workers will be on hand.

BWHL: How does rental of the pool on Saturday and Sundays from 5 to 8 p.m. work? Are Lifeguards provided? What is the cost?

Babisz: There’s up to 100 people limit in the pool. Lifeguards are provided and the rental fee is $100 per hour.

The Algonac Pool is located at 1833 Michigan Street in Algonac.