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COOL FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME
 The Forrest Cove Warm Springs Pool is so named because Cove's original name was Forest Cove (). Want to take a dip to escape Northeast Oregon's sometimes sultry summer weather? People wanting to cool off need to look no further than four pool sites open to the public in Union County. Other pools are at Lehman Hot Springs, 38 miles southwest of La Grande, and the Sam-O-Center in Baker City. Here is information about the prices and hours: ELGIN COMMUNITY CENTER POOL Recreational swims Monday-Friday: 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Family swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 6 to 8 p.m. Teen swim Friday: 8 to 10 p.m. Lap swims Monday-Friday: 8 to 9 a.m. Swim rates $4 for adults and $2 for those age 18 and under Information: 437-9542. EOU QUINN COLISEUM POOL La Grande Recreational swims Monday-Friday: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m Lap swims Monday-Friday: 5:30 to 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information on rates call 962-3497. FOREST COVE WARM SPRINGS POOL Cove The pool is fed by a spring that keeps the water temperature at 86 degrees. The water turns over every 12 hours. The pool is owned and operated by Robert Pratt, who bought it in 2004 from Dave and Teckla Cline. The Clines had owned it about 33 years. Recreation swims Monday-Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m., the pool sometimes closes early during weekdays so swimmers should call to make sure it is open. Lap swims Monday-Saturday: 6 to 8 a.m. Swim rates Adults: $6. Age 6 and under: $2. 7-17: $4.50. Information: 568-4890. People are encouraged to call to make sure the pool is open. LEHMAN HOT SPRINGS Hours Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Swim rates Age 4 and older: $7. Age 3 and under: free. Lehman Hot Springs is just off Highway 244, 38 miles southwest of La Grande. Information: 541-427-3015. VETERANS MEMORIAL POOL La Grande Hours Recreational swims Monday-Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m. Lap swims Monday-Friday: 5:30 to 7 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Swim rates Under 2 years: free with an adult. Youth (age 2-17): $2.50. Seniors (60 and up): $3. Adults (18-59): $3.75. The above rates are for La Grande residents. Everyone living outside La Grande is charged an additional 50 cents except those under age 2. Information: 962-1347. SAM-O CENTER Baker City Lap swims Monday-Friday: 6 to 7:30 a.m. Recreation swims Monday-Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday: 1-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Swim rates Youth, age 3-17: $3. Full-time college student: $6. Adults: $6. Senior, 60 and up: $4. For more detailed information on the Sam-O-Center's schedule and rates call 541-523-7747. |
