We enjoyed spending a lot of time at our beloved Tahoe Pool over the weekend, and are reaping the benefits of daily hours already. Our season pass will pay for itself in 2 weeks. Many thanks to the Sacramento YMCA for saving these pools!
But I am seeing a lot of grumbling about the slight changes at the pool on our NextDoor portal and it’s rubbing me the wrong way. Granted, there have been a few changes to the rules and this might take some getting used to. Yes, technically the rates have doubled (from $1 to $2). Sure, it’s a bummer to have to actually acquire swimwear in order to swim. I know, it’s such a hassle to have someone else restrict your kid’s horseplay so they don’t FALL AND GET A CONCUSSION OR DROWN AND DIE.
Some people just love to complain (here I am basically complaining about people’s love of complaining) and will rebel against any change made by “authorities,” even new safety rules at the local pool. I have been at Tahoe Pool almost every hour it has been open so far and I can attest that the enforcement there is completely in sync with safety and comfort, and the lifeguards are doing an excellent and even-handed job. I don’t know how much those kids earn but for what they have to deal with it’s probably not enough.
Anyone else seeing positive changes at Glenn Hall, Southside and Tahoe Pools?
The Sac Rag 
At $2, your price is still 50 cents cheaper than Cottage Park pool I help administer (with multi-visit pass, as low as $1.80 per) but rules gotta be. Operating a swimming pool drowning-free is an expensive enterprise. That Tahoe/the City o’ Sac and Fulton-El Camino RPD (our shop) keep a public pool going is a needed tribute to our large community. Arden Manor and Arden Park also keep it going.
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