Heights Family Aquatic Center in Richardson has struggled all summer with staffing shortages.
The city said they finally were able to hire enough lifeguards and other personnel to open this center for a limited time, only on weekends, for hopefully the rest of the summer.
The city said this partial opening is thanks to lifeguard applicants now reaching the needed staffing level. The city said without enough lifeguards on duty, it did not feel safe opening. Parents at the aquatic center Sunday were thankful their kids now have a place to play on the weekends. "We know there are a couple of area pools, but this is the largest one. They have a slide. We are excited to be here. Glad it’s open," Susan Reece said.
"And I don’t think a lot of people know because there aren’t a lot of people out here. The parking lot is half empty. It’s nice," Matt Brandenburg added.Arlington was able to open some of their pools this weekend on a staggered schedule.
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