Rusk, J’ville city pools close early for the season

Swimming pools operated by the cities of Rusk and Jacksonville have closed for the summer, the season abbreviated by the start of a new school year.

“Due to a lack of staffing required for a public pool, and with school starting (Aug. 17), the City of Jacksonville is closing the pool at Buckner Park for the 2021 season,” according to a release from the city “The pool normally remains open through Labor Day weekend each year.

The Rusk pool also has closed for the season due to fewer users, as the local school district began its new school year on Aug. 11.

The Lake Jacksonville concession area remains open to public use. However, the site is the focus of a Boating Access Grant, with future improvements scheduled there.