LA CROSSE, Wis. -

Warm temperatures or not, La Crosse area pools and beaches are officially opening Saturday.

Crews have been busy making sure pools and beaches are up to code.

City of La Crosse aquatic department staff say they're ready to kick-off the summer swimming season. And while they've done their best to create a safe environment, City of La Crosse Aquatics Coordinator Steve Briggs says it's important swimmers take the steps to enjoy the water responsibly.

"We want everyone to come out and have a good time but we want everyone to be safe and follow the rules at whatever beach or pool they're at, Briggs said.

The Onalaska Aquatic Center and the John W. Chapman Aquatic Center in Holmen are already open.

Hours of operation for area BEACHES: La Crosse Pettibone Park 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily La Crosse Black River Beach Noon to 6 p.m. Daily Hours of operation for area POOLS: La Crosse Erickson Pool Open swim hours: 1:45 to 7:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Pool Fees: 17 and younger $2, 18 and older $3 La Crosse Memorial Pool Open swim hours: 1 to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Pool Fees: 17 and younger $2, 18 and older $3 La Crosse Northside Community Pool Open swim hours: 1:45 to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Pool Fees: 17 and younger $2, 18 and older $3

Onalaska Aquatic Center Open swim hours: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Pool Fees: Afternoon admission $3, night admission $1

Holmen John W. Chapman Aquatic Center Open swim hours: 5 to 8 p.m. today through Thursday, noon to 5:50 p.m. Monday through Friday rest of summer, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday Pool Fees: afternoon admission $3, night admission $2

West Salem School District Swimming Pool Open swim hours: 1:30 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday Pool Fees: Eighth grade and younger $1, high school students $1.50, adults $1.50

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Pools, beaches to open in La Crosse Saturday