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Lackawanna County pool now open for 2025 season

BENTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not exactly swimming weather this weekend, but there's some good news for those who like to take a dip at a local outdoor pool.

The William H. Scranton Pool at Lackawanna State Park is now open to kids and adults.

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It was off-limits since July 2021 due to construction repair issues and a lack of lifeguards.

The pool is now open 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each weekend through mid-June before opening daily.

The Lackawanna State Park pool is scheduled to be operational through Labor Day.