Starting Saturday, June 8, Parks and Recreation began operating a shuttle service that will run from the Sulphur Springs Pool to Copeland Pool.
The shuttle will run six days a week through August 10 – the scheduled end of operation for Tampa’s seasonal pools.
Aqua Fitness participants can take the shuttle Monday through Thursday, with an 11 a.m. departure from Sulphur Springs. The return trip shuttle will depart from Copeland at 12:45 p.m.
Open Swim participants can take the shuttle Saturday through Thursday, with departures at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Sulphur Springs. Return trip shuttles will depart from Copeland at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
All riders will need signed waivers. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to swim. A parent/guardian is recommended for all minors.
Sulphur Springs Pool is located at 701 E Bird St.
Copeland Pool is located at 11001 N 15th St.
The pools are 2.7 miles apart – about 10 minutes by shuttle.
Summary from Sulphur Springs
MON-THU, departs at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3:30 PM
SAT-SUN, departs at 1 PM and 3:30 PM
Summary from Copeland
MON-THU, departs at 12:45 PM, 3 PM and 5:30 PM
SAT-SUN, departs at 3 PM and 5:30 PM