City Offering Free Pool Admission, Hot Dogs on July 4th Weekend
WHEELING, W.VA.– The City of Wheeling will celebrate Independence Day by offering free pool admission along with a few select concessions at no chargeFriday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4.City Council passed a resolutionTuesday eveningauthorizing staff to waive the costs to patrons.
Director of Parks & Recreation Rochelle Barry explained that citizens will not be charged for entry at the city-operated facilities including Garden Park, Warwood; Bridge Park, Wheeling Island; Grandview, Wheeling Heights and36th Street, South Wheeling. In addition, the City will offer complimentary hot dogs – one per person per day – and the Ziegenfelder Frozen Treat Company will provide free Twin Pops. The items being offered at no charge are on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
“We all have great memories of holiday weekends spent swimming with family and friends. This will be an opportunity for our residents to have a great time on the City,” she said.
Vice Mayor Chad Thalman said he is pleased that people can gather again as we merge from a global pandemic.
“This is just one small way for the City to give back to our residents while they enjoy the city pools. As we celebratethe 4thof July, we are pleased that things are getting back to normal post Covid,” he said.
The City pools will be open their regular hours during the holiday weekend -noon to 6 p.m., daily, weather permitting.