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Int 0262-2026 Bill Committee

Length of the season and operating hours for city beaches and pools.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Parks and Recreation; last step: sent to committee on Jan 29, 2026.

  1. Introduced (current step)
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law
Next up: Committee on Parks and Recreation on Friday, November 13, 1:00 PM.

Official summary

This bill would extend the length of the beach and outdoor pool season for those beaches and pools under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation to begin on the second Saturday in May and end on the second Sunday of each October, instead of on the Sunday following Labor Day. The operating hours of such beaches and outdoor pools would be extended from the current 10:00AM to 6:00PM to 8:00AM to 8:00PM. Pools located at indoor facilities would be required to be open each day at a minimum from 7:00AM to 9:00PM.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · scheduled
    On the agenda: Committee on Parks and Recreation
    1:00 PM 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.