MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Lake County Public Services Director Kim Clymire announced that the Middletown Pool will open Saturday, June 11.

The pool is located at 20962 Big Canyon Road.

The pool's opening is timed for June 11 because the lifeguard will be in school until Friday June 10.

The facility will remain open for recreational swimming Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. through Sunday, August 14.

Hours may be adjusted to accommodate for attendance.

The pool is closing unusually early this year during the week because the start of school is Tuesday, Aug. 16. The pool will be open on the weekends through Sunday, Aug. 28.

This summer season’s lifeguard is Kura Brice, who has grown up in and resides in Lake County.

Pool patrons 10 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible young adult 15 years of age or older.

Hardester’s Market in Middletown has once again generously agreed to donate free swim passes for children who are 12 years of age and under.

Passes may be obtained by simply dropping by the Middletown Hardester’s Store and picking a pass up prior to going to the pool.

Hardesters have donated $35,014.75 in free pool passes to Middletown children since 1988. Clymire again expressed his sincere appreciation to the Hardester’s for their continued, unselfish support to the community.

The pool fees are: Children under 12 years old, $1.25; 13 years and older, $2; season passes are available for individuals for $40; and families (immediate family members only) for $80.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the department at 707-262-1618.

Clymire and his Public Services staff wish everyone a safe and happy summer.