The Riviéra swimming pool in Brno has been renovated and will open on Saturday

"I would like to invite people to come and see. Besides the waterslide and slide, there are also water jets, fountains, underwater loungers, and we have an irrigated lawn around the pool, so it will stay green even in dry summer. Unfortunately, we had to cut down some old trees. Although we planted more new ones, it will take some time before they provide more shade," said Mikš.

The main part of the renovation involved placing stainless steel basins into the concrete pools, from which liters of water had leaked daily in recent seasons. The new stainless steel surface is more hygienic, easier to maintain, and has a long lifespan. "When used outdoors, it is estimated to last 30 years, but with good care, it can even last 50," Mikš remarked. Thanks to the basins, the water also appears blue, whereas in the concrete pools it was rather brown.

Entry fees have increased for the whole day from 110 crowns to 180 compared to previous seasons. "However, we have newly introduced a morning ticket for 80 crowns, which is valid until 2:00 PM, which I think moms with children will especially appreciate," Mikš stated. Afternoon admission for 100 crowns is valid from 3:00 PM. This year, instead of two ticket offices, there will be four open, newly at the entrance from the other side of the police area.

The daily capacity is nearly 8000 visitors, with 85,000 visiting the area last summer over the three months. Several entertainment events will also take place in the area during the summer, with the first one occurring this Saturday during the opening. Starez, as the operator and a company established by the city, will also organize summer day camps at Riviéra this year.