As hard as it may be to believe, summer will soon be here. If you and your kids are looking forward to spending some time at the pool, you don’t have long to wait. Owen Pool will open for the season Memorial Day weekend, and begin its regular operating schedule on June 7.

Cost to swim is $3.00 per person; multi-visit passes are available at a reduced price. Pool hours are Monday through Friday from 12:00 noon – 5:45 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. The swim lesson schedule will be posted on the Buncombe County website in early May, www.buncombecounty.org/parks.

Owen Pool is located at 117 Stone Drive, near Owen Middle School.