LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The public pool in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood is closed for the summer, leaving many families without a place to cool off.
But Thursday, the city of Louisville announced a plan to change that, giving kids access to other pools thanks to a partnership with several local organizations.
"Kids needs to something to do... positive," Algonquin neighborhood resident Gregory Carthen said.
The Republic Bank Foundation YMCA is giving out 200 family memberships, and Kentucky Kingdom is offering 800 free passes for its park and Hurricane Bay. To make sure kids can get there, TARC is also giving out a summer youth pass.
That makes it free for students ages 6-19 to take the bus. They will also get a companion pass for one legal guardian.
"Kentucky Kingdom and the YMCA has pools and other fun stuff I can do over the summer," 11-year-old Aubrey Toogood said.
But Toogood said it's just not the same as being able to gather as a pool down the street.
"I could've walked here and spend more time with my family," Toogood said.
That may be a reality for Toogood next summer when the city hopes to reopen the pool. The city plans to start work later this summer and the fall.
"This is a positive... we always need positives," Carthen said.
Algonquin residents interested in a summer activity pass can call Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins’ office at 502-574-1101.
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