Lakewood closes pools to most non-residents amid record heat wave

The Charles A. Foster Pool is located in Lakewood Park

The Charles A. Foster Pool is located in Lakewood Park. (John Benson/cleveland.com)John Benson/cleveland.com

LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Lakewood officials announced Friday that non-residents cannot visit city pools unless a resident brings them as their guest.

The move was announced amid a weeklong heat wave that has seen swarms of swimmers seeking to beat the record-high temperatures at Lakewood’s two outdoor pools.

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