Pawtucket pool open to public this weekend

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Pawtucket is opening a pool this weekend thanks to an added amount of lifeguards.

It was announced Wednesday that the Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park Pool will be opened to the public.

Efforts from the Public Safety Department to provide additional lifeguards this year. The Pawtucket Police and Fire Departments offered to provide 30 volunteers in order for the pool to open.

Free lunches will be served Monday through Friday from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. (except holidays).

The pool will open Saturday, July 2 through August 21.

The available hours:

• Monday and Thursday: Noon to 5 P.M.
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11 P.M. to 6 P.M.