Families looking for a way to beat the heat this summer can once again head to the pool at Lake Placid High School, where open swim and swim lessons are returning for the 2026 season.
Open swim begins May 11 and continues through July 25. Through May 22, the pool will be open weekday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Beginning May 26, public swim hours expand to Monday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., along with evening swim Monday through Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Admission is $4 per session. Season passes are also available for families planning to swim regularly throughout the summer. Passes are $125 for the first family member and $80 for each additional family member.
The pool will be closed Memorial Day, May 25, and Independence Day, July 4. During evening swim sessions, lanes may also be available for lap swimming when possible.
The Summer Swim Program will offer one-week swim lesson sessions beginning June 8 and continuing through July 17. Lessons are $45 per child, per week.
Instruction will be offered for multiple skill levels, including preschool aquatics, beginner swim instruction, stroke development, stroke refinement, diving, fitness swimming, and lifeguard readiness. Adult instruction will also be available for novice and experienced swimmers looking to improve technique.
Parents may begin registering students May 11 at the LPHS pool. Registration is first come, first served and continues throughout the summer until classes are full.
For additional information, residents may contact Kari Lambert at 441-0309.