Toronto to keep 10 city-run pools open until late September

Toronto announced Friday that some of its pools will remain open, to give residents the chance to revel in the last few weeks of warm weather.

Toronto announced Friday that some of its pools will remain open, to give residents the chance to revel in the last few weeks of warm weather.

Mayor Olivia Chow announced the extension of the city's pool schedule at an afternoon press conference, held at Alex Duff Memorial Pool in Christie Pits Park.

"We love our city pools. You can tell how much fun the kids have. Let's extend it a bit longer," she said, as children using the pool waved to her.

Instead of closing all pools on Sept. 4, 10 pools will remain open until Sept. 24. However, those pools' operating hours will be more limited through the month, opening 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 7 p.m. on weekends.

The weekday hours should accommodate kids who will be able to use city pools after school, said Chow.