Heat prompts early opening of new Schenectady pool

Heat prompts early opening of new Schenectady pool

The city of Schenectady is also offering up a way to stay cool.

Schenectady’s new Central Park Pool is open early.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to open the new pool on Ashmore Avenue.

The grand opening for the $10 million project happened Wednesday, instead of its original date set for this Saturday.

The pool is staffed by lifeguards. The site also has a splash pad and bath house.