Dimond Park Aquatic Center closed February 13-21 for annual maintenance

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Monday, January 30th, 2023 3:49pm

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be closed to the public for annual maintenance from Monday, Feb. 13 through Tuesday, Feb. 21. DPAC will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

This year's maintenance will include a number of projects to improve DPAC facilities, including the installation of ADA accessible lifts in the lap pool and spa. Cleaning, repairs, and equipment servicing will take place throughout the facility, from the locker room to the sauna to the Natatorium, and all three bodies of water will be completely drained, cleaned, and refilled.
 
During the closure, Augustus Brown Swimming Pool will offer extended hours on select weekend days. On Saturday, February 18 and Monday, February 20 (President's Day), the pool will be open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. On all other days Augustus Brown Swimming Pool will be open for regular hours: weekdays 5:30 am – 8 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
 
For the full aquatics schedule, please visit juneaupools.org.

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