Buffalo City Pools open for the season on Tuesday.

They will stay open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for city residents.

Outdoor pool locations include:

  • Centennial Pool (Foot of Porter Avenue)
  • JFK Pool (114 Hickory Street)
  • Riverside Pool (2607 Niagara Street)
  • Kensington Pool (369 Kensington Avenue)
  • Houghton Pool (1720 Clinton Street - Houghton Park)

The city said it is fully staffed with lifeguards at each of its locations.

"I am proud to welcome the return of another outdoor pool season in the City of Buffalo," said Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon. "Our pools offer a great place for families, friends, and neighbors to stay active, beat the heat, and enjoy the summer right here in our community...I’m pleased to share that the city is fully staffed and ready to safely welcome swimmers to our pools this season."

Maintenance days for each pool are posted at its location and on the city's website.

Swimmers can also visit the city’s indoor pools - the Cazenovia-Connors, Kait, Harrity Memorial Pool and Lovejoy Pool are open for free lap swimming year-round Monday through Friday.

The city’s outdoor pool locations will be open through Labor Day.