May 28. Mecklenburg County is offering a $500 signing bonus for lifeguards in an effort to open Ramsey Creek Beach and pools throughout the county. Ramsey Creek Beach is closed for Memorial Day weekend—and for the foreseeable future—due to the nationwide shortage of lifeguards.

Only about a third of the county’s 247 lifeguard positions were filled as of mid-week. Swimming is not allowed at Jetton Park, but the beach will open at Lake Norman YMCA with limited hours.

Current pool operating hours starting on Saturday, May 29:

Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center

2014 Statesville Ave., Charlotte

Saturday, May 29, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Opening day)

Sunday, May 30, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday, May 31, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Holiday)

Tuesday, Jun 1, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

 

Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center

800 East Martin Luther King Junior Blvd. Charlotte

Open Memorial Day- (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Will maintain Regular operations and Holiday Hours on Memorial Day

Monday & Wednesday- 5:30 a.m – 9:30 p.m. (Main Tank Closed 1pm-4pm)

Tuesday & Thursday – 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Friday – 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Saturday – 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sunday – Closed

Beginning Saturday, June 5

Double Oaks will be open Thursdays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Cordelia Pool (2100 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte) will be open Sundays & Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

To maintain social distancing, pool visitors can access Double Oaks and Cordelia pools during the following time slots: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. (There will be 1.5 hours for swimming and 30 minutes for cleaning between entry times.)

Admission/Tickets: $2 per person, tickets can be bought on the same-day as visit and for available time slot. First-come, first-served.