All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County pool to open Saturday, May 25

The Upshur County Swimming Pool
My Buckhannon file photo

The Upshur County Pool and concession stand will be open May 25! This year, the pool will offer free Wi-Fi, arcade games and a new splash feature.

The pool will be open 7 days per week:

  • Monday – Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. ($5 per person; after 3 p.m. is $3; after 5 p.m. is $2)
  • Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (FAMILY FUN DAY — $3 per person)

Other events and activities on schedule at the pool include:

  • FAMILY NIGHT – Every Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. — $3 per person
  • LAP SWIM – 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. M-F; 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sat. – Sun.; $3 per day
  • GROUP SWIM LESSONS – $50 per week – 9:30 to 10:30 and 10:45 to 11:45 Monday-Friday
  • PRIVATE LESSONS – Children under 4 (by appointment only), $15 per 45 min
  • PRIVATE POOL PARTIES – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • WATER AEROBICS CLASSES will be offered every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. starting Monday, June 3. Admission will be $5 per class.

If you are interested in purchasing pool passes, scheduling swim lessons, booking parties or other facilities at the Buckhannon-Upshur Recreational Park, please contact the office of the Upshur County Commission at 304-472-0535 ext. 2 or the pool at 304-472-5310.

Children 13 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.

Also be sure to follow Upshur County Swimming Pool on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates.

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