Billings City Pools Begin Seasonal Closures Starting August 15

Pool Hours Are Changing as Summer Winds Down in Billings

When MontanaFair rolls into town, it’s always a bittersweet sign that summer in the Magic City is on its way out. And right on cue, the City of Billings Parks and Recreation Department is starting to wind down the pool season. Some facilities are closing earlier than in previous years.

As many of the department's 60+ lifeguards head back to high school or college, adjustments to pool hours are necessary to keep safety the top priority, said Jake Milliron, City of Billings Public Works Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, in a press release.

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Here’s what to expect:

• All wading pools will close for the season on Thursday, August 15, at 6 p.m.
• South Pool wraps up the season on Saturday, August 24, at 6 p.m.
• Rose Park Pool will remain open until Friday, August 30, at 6 p.m., but will operate on reduced hours during the final week, depending on lifeguard availability.
• Spray grounds will stay open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the end of the season. You’ll find those at North, South, Terry, Highland, and Castle Rock Parks.

It'll be a true Dog Day of Summer at Rose Park Pool, August 31.

Summer ends on a fun (and furry) note with the Annual Dog Days of Summer Swim on Saturday, August 31, from noon to 3 p.m. It’s a dog-only pool party at Rose Park Pool. Entry is $4 per pup, and their humans get in free.

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Make sure they bring their best behavior and a leash for the deck. This event is a lot of fun, especially when you have a dog that loves getting in water.

For full details, visit billingsparks.org/facilities and follow Billings Parks and Rec on social media. Here's to squeezing in a few more pool days before the season wraps.