The exact origins of National Swim a Lap Day are a bit of a mystery. Like many quirky holidays, it seems to have popped up as a fun way to celebrate the start of summer and promote physical fitness.

Pools will be able to reopen for lap swimming and organized swim teams following the latest COVID-19 Executive Order. According to a release from the Governor’s Office, Gov. Walz signed an Executive ...

For those looking to stay active indoors this winter, the Astoria Aquatic Center provides lots of opportunities. The center features four pools, a gym and a cardio fitness area. One of the pools is a ...

As soon as school board member Jayne Finch announced she was all in for "efficiency," I knew the next thing I would read is that the board would move forward with a long-held goal to close Hills ...

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) is temporarily suspending its lap pool operations due to ongoing issues with the facility’s filtration system. Officials said weekend ...

High temperatures in Southwest Florida can lead to challenges finding the right place to cool off. But did you know the pool at one of the local universities is open year-round and gives visitors a ...

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SPOKANE, Wash. -- The school year is winding down, the sun is coming out and The City of Spokane's pools are getting ready to open. Swim season kicks off on June 16 at the city's six aquatic centers.