Guadalupe Duran, 6, jumps into the arms of lifeguard Taylor Spain at Lady Bird Johnson Park’s swimming pool in this 2012 photo. The city is opening eight of its pools, including the Lady Bird Johnson Pool, this weekend.

With the first triple-digit temperatures of the season in the rearview mirror, San Antonio residents will likely soon be flocking to one of the six city-run splash pads to beat the heat.

Splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Hemisfair, Lincoln Park, Pearsall Park, Benavides Park, Elmendorf Lake Park and Martin Luther King Park.

However, residents will have to wait another 10 days for some of the 24 working city-run pools to open. Two of the 26 city-run pools, including Roosevelt Park Pool, are currently under construction so will not be available for recreation, according to a Parks and Recreation Department spokeswoman.

Here are five things to know about San Antonio’s aquatic facilities.

Splash pad season began March 5, right before spring break, enabling thousands of families and young adults to take advantage of San Antonio-area recreation sites.

Eight of the city-run pools are scheduled to open Saturday, May 21. Starting then, Cassiano Pool, Dellview Pool, Fairchild Pool, Kingsborough Pool, Lady Bird Johnson Pool, Spring Time Pool, Southside Lions Pool and Westwood Pool will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, according to a city news release.

“With temperatures rising and reaching triple-digit heat so early in the year, we’re excited to provide more swimming opportunities earlier in the season for the community to stay cool and have fun outdoors,” Parks and Recreation Director Homer Garcia said in the release.

In addition, the city will partner with North East Independent School District to offer pool days Saturdays and Mondays this summer, the release stated. The North East Sports Park pool will be open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on June 6, 13 and 20, and July 11, 18 and 25; and from noon to 4 p.m. on June 11 and July 9 and 23.

Swimmers must be dressed appropriately for swimming before entering the pool. If you try to wade in wearing everyday clothing, such as a T-shirt and cargo shorts, don’t be surprised if you hear a lifeguard’s whistle. Cotton and denim garments are cited as improper attire by the city’s website. That said, polyester, lycra or spandex shirts designed to confer sun protection are OK. Children who are not potty-trained must wear swimming diapers.

A group of swimmers push away from the side of the pool at Lady Bird Johnson Park’s swimming pool. The city is opening eight of its pools, including the Lady Bird Johnson Pool, this weekend.

The city requires adults 18 or older to accompany and directly supervise children 10 or younger at the pool. Also, adults must be within arm’s reach of those who can’t swim at all times while they are in the water.

While swimmers can wear goggles in public pools, they are not allowed to don flippers, snorkels, scuba masks, flotation devices or “mermaid outfits,” according to the city’s website. However, the website states that life preserver-esque devices designated U.S. Coast Guard-approved are permitted.

Swimming can be draining, so it’s often tempting to nosh on something after a round of laps or a game of Marco Polo. However, most food and drink items and containers are not permitted in the pool area. Water is the only beverage and fruit the only food item allowed. Also, glass containers and coolers with a capacity greater than 16 quarts are not allowed.

NOTE: This story was updated with information about two city pools being under construction.