“Buhr Park Pool will be closing Sunday, Aug. 28, for the season. As a result, we are sorry to report the annual dog swim is cancelled,” officials wrote.

Treat the good boys and girls in your life to an end of summer splash.

Ann Arbor will be decreasing operations at some of its facilities due to a drop in staffing levels ahead of Labor Day.

The city announced its current outdoor pool capacity limits will continue unless staffing increases.

ANN ARBOR – The outdoor public pools at Fuller Park, Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park will be open this summer, the city of Ann Arbor announced in an email to its pool users on Tuesday. The city opened Fuller Park pool last summer at a very limited capacity for lap swimming to ensure social distancing while the Buhr and Vets pools remained closed. In order to provide safe programming this year, swim lessons and day camps will take place at designated pools. All three pools will be offering family spaces and lap lanes by reservation as well as bungee swimming opportunities at Fuller and Buhr. (City of Ann Arbor)Reservation systemAfter receiving considerable feedback over challenges with last year’s reservation system at Fuller Park Pool, the new system aims to improve user experience.

ANN ARBOR – For many residents, Fuller Park Pool’s reopening this summer restored a sense of normalcy and seasonal tradition, though things felt very different due to the coronavirus pandemic. To do this, they created a brand-new reservation system for the pool’s very limited lane supply and reconfigured its deck, and it didn’t come without its challenges. From painting the pool deck to indicate family and lap reservation spaces to safety protocols, she feels her team created a safe environment for guests. One particular challenge to Fuller Park Pool staff was creating a new reservation system with a limited amount of lap lanes. Fuller Park Pool is at 1519 Fuller Rd.