(KAIR)--The unofficial start of summer is marked by the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, and with the season comes the tradition of swimming.

Timed with the holiday is the weekend opening of Atchison’s Municipal Lion’s Pool, located at 1201 Commercial Street.

According to a release from Atchison Public Works Director Clinton McNemee, the pool is scheduled to open at 1:00 Saturday afternoon, with a free admission for opening day.

The regular rate is $1.00 daily, with children 2 and under admitted free.

McNemee, in the release, notes it’s possible the opening could be delayed due to weather and/or water temperatures.

If that happens, the closing will be announced on the City’s social media pages.