franklin pool

Earlier this year the Yakima City Council agreed to close Franklin Pool in 2026 as part of a $3 million cost-cutting package.

If you have a dog you'll want to be there. If you don't have a dog you'll want to be there just for the show. A press release from the city of Yakima says human and canine swimmers are invited.

In Yakima, a beloved community pool is under threat, and locals are rallying to make their voices heard. You won't want to miss this story.

I recently asked a bunch of locals what they wished Yakima had more of and the answers were quite revealing.

A bunch of vintage trailers will roll into the valley on Saturday and if you love to camp you'll want to attend.

The plans include a Dive ‘N Movie event set for 8:30 pm on Friday, June 30.

For more about Paws in the Pool, contact Yakima Parks and Recreation at 509-575-6020.

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Yakima Transit has teamed up with Yakima Parks and Recreation to bring you FREE bus rides this summer. With every paid admission to Lions Pool, Franklin Pool, or YMCA Rotary Aquatic Center Pools (5th North Naches in Yakima or 38 River Road in Yakima) you will receive two bus passes! One for the trip home and one for your next pool adventure.

Proceeds from the event, just before the pool closes at the end of the season, go to help the Yakima Humane Society.

Get the sunscreen ready and check the couch cushions for change because your entrance fee is only $2 for those 18 years and younger $3.75 for adults and $2.25 for those with a valid state disabled parking placard.

Franklin Pool opens its doors for the first time this year on Thursday, June 14th. The pool will be open seven days a week from June 14th through August 25th.