Gilley Pool Staff Prepares For Official Summer Opening
As fans of fair weather wait for it to warm up, staff at Gilley Pool in McMinnville have been working diligently to prepare for the pool’s summer opening. McMinnville Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator Katie Smartt said the pool provides a family-friendly atmosphere and a refreshing spot to cool off all summer long. “She’s my girl, […]
Gilley Pool Season Passes Now Available
The Milner Recreation Center in McMinnville is now selling pool passes for this summer’s Gilley Pool season. Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator Katie Smartt said the 800,000 gallon pool will be open from May 25 to September 2. Smartt said individual passes are $85 per person and family passes are $265. “For you to be under […]
Hot Weather Packs McMinnville’s Gilley Pool With Swimmers
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool has almost reached capacity several times this week as people try to beat the heat. Parks and Recreation Facility Manager Michael Benusches said the consecutive days of 90 degree weather has increased use. “We’ve been jammed pack all day everyday for this week,” Benusches said. “Maximum occupancy is 800 at the pool, and […]
Gilley Pool Reopens To Outside Counties
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool has reopened to residents of all counties and increased visitor capacity to 300. Wellness Coordinator Mari-Lynn Wilson said pool staff welcomed over 200 visitors Thursday morning alone. “I am super happy,” Wilson said. “We get a lot of patrons from other counties, and I think it’s super great that we’re now allowing […]
Gilley Pool’s First Weekend Open: A Success
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool reopened Saturday with no issues. The pool opened from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a temporary closure for cleaning. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Justin Scott said about 300 visitors filtered through the gates on the first day. “So far it’s been pretty good,” Scott said. “Everybody has been compliant and […]
Gilley Pool Opens For Warren Residents Only
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool will reopen June 13, but only for McMinnville and Warren County residents. City council members made the decision Tuesday night. “We enjoy having other folks coming to our community and see our pool and see what we have,” Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Justin Scott said. “It’s sitting right here in the […]
