Despite an unseasonably cool spring, several area pools are slated to open Saturday.

Baer Memorial Swimming Pool in Lehighton, and Palmerton Memorial Pool are scheduled to open that day, with H.D. Buehler Memorial Pool in Tamaqua set to open June 2.Here’s a look at what’s new:Baer Memorial PoolLocated at 1101 Bridge St., Baer Memorial Swimming Pool will open Saturday from noon to 7 p.m.Tom Evans, recreation director, said the pool will have free admission on opening day.Evans said the pool sells memberships for families, single, adult, senior citizens and children.Swimming lessons are included with membership, and the pool also offers private swim lessons, he said.Evans described the pool as a “miniature water park.”“They love it,” Evans said. “The biggest thing is it’s clean and the food prices are reasonable.”He said it features a solar-heated pool. An on-demand hot water system for showers has been added.Evans said the pool has two pavilions that can be rented out for birthday parties and other functions.Last year, Evans said a fish slide was installed, as was a new online stereo system.He said the Lehighton Area Pool Pals painted the two pavilions, and provided funding for lighting.The pool employs 25 part-time workers, Evans said.He said the pool will remain open from noon to 7 p.m. daily.For more information, follow the pool on Facebook.Palmerton Memorial PoolThe Palmerton Memorial Pool, at 1255 N. Third St., opens at 1 p.m. Saturday.This will mark the 71st season of continuous operation, according to Larry Arner, general manager.“It’s remarkable that the pool has held up this long,” Arner said. “We’re constantly doing maintenance on it, and we hope to have it for 70 more years.”Arner said several improvements have been made for this pool season, including 56 new benches around the pool that were donated by local businesses and individuals at no cost to the pool.“We appreciate their support of the Palmerton Pool,” he said.Arner also mentioned a handicapped chair lift for people to get in and out of the pool which was just installed at the end of the season.“We keep doing improvements,” he said. “We just look forward to seeing people come out and have a good time.”H.D. Buehler Memorial PoolLocated at 200 Catawissa St., the H.D. Buehler Memorial (Bungalow) Pool opens at 11:30 a.m. June 2.Mary Linkevich, Director of Community Development for Tamaqua, said the pool has a 50-meter racing lane, three diving boards, two slides, a pavilion for rent, basketball courts and an accessible concession stand being operated by the Dog Haus.She said there is now a permanent handicapped chairlift and portable accessible stairs to make it easier for people with mobility issues to get in and out.“We encourage everybody in the school district to get a season pass; it’s the best deal you can find anywhere, a huge opportunity,” Linkevich said.“We have an outstanding swim facility and encourage everybody to take advantage of it.”Linkevich added, “The area surrounding the pool is worth exploring, and features laurels, natural streams, a playground, and basketball court. Just above the property is a baseball field operated by the Tamaqua Baseball Association, and a mountain bike path connects and loops through the woods.“Beautiful facility with an unbeatable price,” she said.The pool closes Aug. 26. Baer Memorial Swimming PoolLocation: 1101 Bridge St., LehightonOpening Day: Saturday.Hours: Noon to 7 p.m.Admission: Carbon County residents, $7 for adults, $5 for children, $15 for adults and $10 for children for residents outside of Carbon County.Seasonal memberships available for purchase.Information: www.lehightonborough.com.Palmerton Memorial PoolLocation: 1255 N. Third St.Hours: Opens at 1 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $7 for adults, and $5 for children, with $1 off after 5 p.m.Open from 3-8 p.m. weekdays until June 7. After June 8 hours are noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m., to 8 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m., Sunday.Season passes available.Information: See Palmerton Memorial Park on Facebook, or www.palmertonpool.com.H.D. Buehler Memorial (Bungalow) PoolLocation: 200 Catawissa St., Tamaqua.Open: June 2 with hours 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.Admission: District residents, $5, Monday through Friday, $6, Saturday and Sunday, $1 for children under the age of 6.Admission for visitors outside the district: $15 Monday through Friday, $20 Saturday and Sunday, and ages 6 and under, $1.Season passes available.Information: Contact 570-668-0300 or visit site HTTPS://tamaquaarea.com