Bunker Hill pool extends hours of operation

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  • By Airman 1st Class Adawn Kelsey
  • 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  There have been issues with the main pool's circulation pump, resulting in its closure until further notice. The pump is being ordered but may take an extended period of time to reach Sheppard.

In order to accommodate Sheppard's personnel and pool regulars who use the pool for fitness and recreation, the Bunker Hill pool hours have been extended in order to schedule and host activities previously held at the main pool.

Due to main pool and Bunker Hill pool schedules merging, the Outdoor Recreation Center will now provide lifeguard personnel at the Bunker Hill pool seven days a week to allow more time for the Sheppard members to enjoy their favorite pool activities.

Elizabeth Clements, Outdoor Recreation assistant manager, said with the changes to the schedule, the extended hours and days it should help alleviate the mass of people at the pool.

"The Bunker Hill pool will also be housing all of the events while the main pool is closed," Ms. Clements said. "Now that the pool is open all week, we are hoping it will help compensate for the main pool being closed."

Teannette Miller, Bunker Hill pool lead lifeguard, said there has been a lot of changes already and more to come.

"On average the main pool would have 400 Airmen in Training visit just on the weekends," Ms. Miller said. "That's not including the members who come and use the pool during the morning and at lunch to swim laps."

Ms. Miller said the pool will be available more often for lap swimmers starting Aug. 9 after swim lessons have ended.

Currently the Bunker Hill pool hours and schedules are as follows:
  • Saturday and Sunday: free lap swim is from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and open swim is from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Water Aerobics is from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. and 5 p.m.-6 p.m., open swim is from 1 p.m.-10 p.m. and starting Aug. 9 lap swim is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: open swim is from 12 p.m.-10 p.m. and starting Aug. 9 lap swim is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.