In a city commission meeting on Monday, May 13, the City of Big Rapids Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the recension of fees for the Charles E. Fairman Community Pool this coming summer.

“I think it’s a wonderful to have free swimming for all,” Mayor Fred Guenther said. “It’s going to be fun to see the numbers this fall.”

The pool previously charged five dollars for open swim sessions in 2023. The pool is planning for opening day on Monday, June 10 and will remain open until Friday, Aug. 9. 

Swim lessons will also be available this year, beginning on June 24 with registration opening between June 10 and June 14. All Fridays will also be family nights, where swimmers can bring tubes, floats, beach balls, and more fun items.

For more information on the pool, including hours and class information, visit their Facebook page at “City of Big Rapids Charles E. Fairman Community Pool” and the Parks and Recreation website at www.brpr.org.