Sakamoto Pool. File photo courtesy County of Maui.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the public can begin making reservations for Maui County pool use beginning 8 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Reservations must be made by calling (808) 270-6116.

Open pools will be for 45-minute lap swimming and constant lane walking in the Kihei training pool.

Open pools

• Kihei Aquatic Center
• Lahaina Aquatic Center
• Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool
• Upcountry Pool
• Cooke Memorial Pool in Kaunakakai

Closed pools

• Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool
• Wailuku Pool at Wells Park
• Kokua Pool (closed for renovation)

Reservations

• Must be made by calling (808) 270-6116
• Phone message will prompt callers to the pool they would like a reservation for
• Callers will only be able to make a reservation at the specific pool they are calling and will not be allowed to make a reservation for another pool
• Reservations cannot be made earlier than 48 hours in advance
• Reservations will only be taken from 8 a.m. to noon, daily, excluding holidays
• Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis
• One reservation, per person, per day
• NO same day reservations or walk-ups will be allowed

Pool rules

• Face coverings will be required when swimmers are not in the pool
• Pool users should arrive 10 minutes before their reservation time
• Pool users need to be dressed for swimming; locker and changing rooms will remain closed
• Pool users should have ID or student ID to show pool staff members
• Social distancing will be required at pool facilities
• Pool users are required to follow all directions from staff
• No congregating will be allowed before, during or after swimming
• Swimmers must take a soap shower before entering the pool using outdoor showers Swimmers must use their own equipment
• Only one swimmer per lane, except for swimmers with ADA therapeutic aides
• After finishing, swimmers must immediately leave the pool facility to allow staff to prepare the facility for the next group of swimmers
• Re-entry to the facility will not be allowed
• Failure to comply with rules or staff instructions could result in forfeiture of future reservations