PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZParkview Pool lifeguards stand watch over the water, keeping swimmers safe on opening day at the 3051 S. Fifth St., Hokendauqua, site. Whitehall Township employs 19 lifeguards at the pool, with a minimum of eight lifeguards assigned to each shift. Although the season opening was greeted by unseasonably cooler weather and some rain, patrons came out for a fun time with family, friends and neighbors.

Aaron Harms, of Whitehall, enjoys the grounds of Parkview Pool, 3051 S. Fifth St., Hokendauqua, to relax and read a good book June 8, the pool’s opening day. Hours of operation are noon-7 p.m., with 11 a.m.-noon available for pool pass holders only.

Having fun in the kiddie pool for the first time this summer are sister and brother Addison and Brayden Miletics.

With a history of being a regular Parkview Pool patron, Micah O’Brien readies himself to make a big splash in the pool this year while lifeguard Olivia Wickel looks out for his safety. Whitehall Township employs 19 lifeguards at the pool with a minimum of eight lifeguards assigned to each shift.

Lilly and her mother Nicole Koch stop by the pool’s front desk to purchase their season passes. Passes are available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through June 22 at the pool.

Henry Harms and Albert Schantz take part in a friendly game of volleyball at Parkview Pool.

Max and his mother Nicole Lewis grab a bite to eat at the snack stand.

Taking a break from swimming, brother and sister duo Bennett and Natalie Potts lay out their towels to relax.