Westport Park and Pool

03/30/2026

📢 Now Hiring for Parks! 🌳 Learn more and APPLY NOW: ParkBoard.org/Jobs 🔗

📢 Now Hiring for Parks! 🌳 Summer 2026 is around the corner, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team! ☀️ Part-time and seasonal positions across various departments. There's something for everyone! Learn more and APPLY NOW: ParkBoard.org/Jobs 🔗

03/02/2026

☀️ Do YOU want Westport Pool to be open more days this summer? We need lifeguards to make that happen!

It's almost time for the first 2026 Lifeguard Training sessions! 🛟 Gain essential lifesaving skills and earn your American Red Cross Certification, required for Park Board Lifeguard employment ❤️⚡️

📅 3-Day Sessions: Select Dates, March 16-June 28, 2026
📞 Call 417-891-1616 for details.
📝 Sign up today. Register in person at Chesterfield or Doling Family Center, or online at ParkBoard.org/Aquatics 🔗

🛟 2026 American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Sessions 🏊‍♂️💦 3-Day courses, Select Dates, March 16-June 28

Gain the skills and confidence to provide lifesaving emergency care! 🛟 American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification includes a swim test, water & land rescue techniques, first aid, CPR and AED training. ❤️⚡ Certification is required for employment as a Park Board Lifeguard.

✅ REGISTRATION REQUIRED in person at Chesterfield or Doling Family Center, or online: ParkBoard.org/Lifeguards 🔗

Age: 15 yrs. & up 💵 $185/Family Center Member, $200/Non-Member (Scholarships may be available - ParkBoard.org/Scholarships)
📍 Location/Time: Varies (Call for details.) ⏰

📅 Session Dates:
💧 Session 1: March 16-18
💧 Session 2: March 20-22
💧 Session 3: March 27-29
💧 Session 4: April 10-12
💧 Session 5: April 24-26
💧 Session 6: May 1-3
💧 Session 7: June 5-7
💧 Session 8: June 26-28

🚨 Register at least 10 days before your session begins! Sessions may be canceled if the class minimum is not met. ⚠️ Call 417-891-1616 for more info 📞

08/01/2025

📢 The 2025 Park Board Outdoor Pool season is coming to an end! 🚫 Reminder: Westport Pool is closed on Sundays. The final day of operation is Sat., Aug. 9 💦 Learn more at ParkBoard.org/Aquatics 🔗

07/25/2025

Westport Pool is open late Saturday, July 26!

Due to the US National Weather Service Heat Advisory, these swimming pools are open late:
• Saturday, July 26: Westport Pool, 3125 W. Lincoln St, open 1-8 p.m.
• Monday, July 28: Silver Springs Pool, 1100 N. Hampton Ave., open 1-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 29: Meador Pool, 2600 S. Fremont Ave., open 1-8 p.m.
In addition, the fountains are open at Jordan valley Park, and public cooling centers are open at Brightspeed Ice Park and all three family centers.
Details: https://www.parkboard.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=379

06/30/2025

06/21/2025

Westport Pool is open to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21!

🌞 Summer is here and so is the heat!
🏊‍♂️ Westport Pool stays open until 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21.
🏊‍♂️ Silver Springs Pool stays open until 8 p.m. Sunday, June 22.
🥫 Admission after 5:30 p.m. drops to $1 or FREE with a canned food donation benefiting Ozarks Food Harvest
The Park Board strives to keep one pool open late during US National Weather Service Springfield Missouri Heat Advisories. Details:
https://www.parkboard.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=378

06/04/2025

UPDATE 2 p.m. Westport and Meador pools WILL NOT OPEN Wednesday, June 4, due to heavy rain and the continued rainy forecast.
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ORIGINAL POST: Due to the rain forecast, Westport and Meador pools will delay opening until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4. Check back here for updates as the weather develops.

05/28/2025

Outdoor pool update Wed., May 28:
Westport and Meador pools will postpone opening until 3 p.m., due to cool early afternoon temperatures. We are hoping for some sun!
Full schedule at ParkBoard.org/Aquatics