A national lifeguard shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted communities such as Indianapolis to cut back on pools and hours. In other spots around the United States, swimming areas go without attendants.
The empty pool at the Wrightwood Park Pool remains closed to swimmers in Chicago, Thursday, June 16, 2022. Chicago's public pools will remain closed until July 5, 2022, according to park superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareo. The city, like the rest of the U.S., is experiencing a critical shortage of lifeguards and is offering $600 retention bonuses to attract new applicants.
Indy Parks and Recreation has 100 lifeguards on staff this year when normally it would have double that, said Ford, who was worked for the agency for 20 years. Even as lifeguards from closed neighboring pools bulk up the open facilities, pools in Indianapolis must still close for an hourlong lunch and cleaning break each day.When a local pool is not open, young people may go swimming in places without lifeguards, Fisher said.
“We’re looking at potential incentives for maybe the 2023 recreation season, but nothing in stone yet,” he said. “Chicago families rely on our park programs during the summer, so we are not giving up,” Chicago Park District Superintendent Rosa Escareño said in a news release.
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