08/26/2026
It saddens us to share that Tahlequatics will be closed for the remainder of the year. 💙
This was not an easy decision, and we know this is disappointing news for our community—especially for those who were looking forward to enjoying the pool during these final weekends of summer.
Ultimately, the safety of our patrons has to come first. Unfortunately, we do not have enough lifeguards to safely staff the pool for the next two weekends, and we cannot responsibly open without adequate coverage.
Our lifeguards are primarily teenagers who return to school in the fall, with some heading off to college and many balancing sports, activities, and other commitments. While we were fortunate to have a great group of lifeguards this season, we simply were not able to retain enough staff to safely make it through the entire pool season.
We sincerely appreciate everyone who visited Tahlequatics this summer and supported our pool and lifeguards. We know how much this facility means to our community, and we share your disappointment in ending the season early.
We will be taking a close look at our lifeguard staffing and operations during the off-season to determine what we can do differently to help prevent this from happening again.
Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support of Tahlequah Parks & Recreation. 💙