Senator Fowler is happy to share news that the public swimming pool at Dixon Springs State Park in Pope County reopened July 1 under the operation of Arrowleaf, a nonprofit human services organization based in southern Illinois.
This Dixon Springs pool has been a summer staple in Southern Illinois for years, and its temporary closure left a real void. Senator Fowler applauded the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for making this a top priority for Southern Illinois.
Seeing it open again, thanks to the teamwork between Arrowleaf and IDNR, is a great example of what can happen when people come together to invest in our communities. It’s great to see this partnership come in time for the Fourth of July weekend, allowing families to get back to making memories at Dixon Springs!
The pool and concession will reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Trained lifeguards will be on duty. Regular updates can be found on the pool’s Facebook group, which can be found by searching for “Dixon Springs State Park Pool & Concession.”
Admission to the pool is $4 for children 5 and younger, $6 for youth ages 6 to 12, and $8 for swimmers 13 and older. Arrowleaf operate a small retail shop on site with sunscreen, goggles, sunglasses, arm floats, towels, swim diapers and baby wipes available for purchase. It also will operate a concession stand with sandwiches, hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, pretzels, nachos, candy, and more.