For Immediate Release:

The City of Longmont Recreation will be extending the available outdoor pool season, closing Sunset Pool after Sunday, September 20th.

“With the Governor’s safety guidelines in place all summer, available reservations to Sunset Pool have filled quickly. We made the decision to extend our operating season through September 20th in an effort to best serve our community,” says Jason Stolz, Recreation Supervisor.

To make a reservation for the extended season, visit the activity registration portal at rec.ci.longmont.co.us and selecting the COVID-19 Reservations category, or use the friendly quicklink https://bit.ly/sunsetcovid. There will be no admittance without a reservation. Due to capacity limitations, reservations must be made for all ages including small children.

Sunset Pool guests will still be asked to follow the general COVID-19 best practices guidelines including wearing a mask when not actively in the water, maintaining six feet of distance from others, refraining from gathering with others not in the same household, and exiting the facility promptly at the end of their reservation.

Additional Swim Opportunities

If you’re looking to continue your swimming programs in the cooler winter months, check out the lessons and open swim times available indoors at both Centennial Pool and the Longmont Recreation Center beginning on or after September 13. For details, visit the activity registration portal and search aquatics and swimming lessons.

• Swim Lessons will be offered at Centennial Pool, Monday and Wednesday mornings and evenings, and Saturday mornings.
• Swim Lessons will be offered at the Longmont Recreation Center, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday mornings.
  • Please note that for most swim lesson programs an adult must be in the water with their student for all classes EXCEPT Level 4, Blast 2 & 3, and Teen 2, to maintain social distancing and ensure the safety of their swimmer.
• High School Diving lessons will be offered at Centennial Pool on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
• CARA Swim Team practices will be offered Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Longmont Recreation Center, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Centennial Pool. All water fitness classes will stay outside at Sunset Pool through September 20, and there will be modified offerings at both Centennial and the Longmont Recreation Center pools starting September 21.

For more information about Longmont Recreation and Aquatics, visit https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/swim or call Centennial Pool at 303-651-8406.

For a full list of COVID-19 visitors’ guidelines, check out https://bit.ly/recreationcovidguide.

General Guidelines for Visiting Sunset Pool:

• Reserve and pay for your scheduled pool time online in advance by visiting bit.ly/sunsetcovid.
• Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms associated with the coronavirus, have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or are in a vulnerable population (older adults and those with underlying health conditions).
• Patrons are expected to wear a face covering into and out of the facility and anytime there’s a chance social distancing cannot be maintained. 
• Face coverings are not required while actively swimming.
• Patrons are expected to maintain 6-foot social distancing from people not from the same household.
• Do not arrive early or linger at the end of your reservation.Please arrive on time or wait in your car until just before your reservation begins.
• Arrive at the pool swim-ready to reduce time spent in locker rooms. Restrooms and showers will be available but please shower at home.
• Storage lockers will not be available;  store personal items on the grassy areas 6 feet away from other patron’s belongings.
• No kickboards, pull buoys, or other swim aids will be available to the public; please bring your own swim aid or other swim equipment. 
• Do not share equipment with others not from your household.
• No chairs or benches will be provided. Please bring your own chair(s).
• Sunset Pool shelters, tables, and party rentals must be reserved online in advance to be used. To make a shelter reservation, call Sunset Pool at (303) 651-8300.
• Bring your own water bottle; water fountains and concessions will be closed. Please do not bring glass containers.