NIXA, Mo. (KY3) – This Memorial Day weekend isn’t just about honoring our heroes. It’s also when a lot of families in the Ozarks start thinking about summer, and for many that means one thing: hitting the pool.
Many pools in Springfield won’t open until June 1, but this upcoming 3-day weekend is the unofficial kickoff for pools across the country.
“We’re excited about the entire summer. Memorial Day weekend just kind of kicks the whole [summer] off with some great swimming,” said the city of Nixa’s Parks and Rec director, Matt Crouse. ”I think every kid wants to be the first kid to go off the diving board or use the slide.”…