Amarillo Pools are Ready to Open for the Summer Who is not ready to make a splash this year? After all of 2020 being a total wash we are ready to enjoy our summer. It couldn't come at a better time. Growing up the city swimming pools were a big part of my life. I miss those days of being a young carefree kid and having my mom drop me off at Southwest Park swimming pool for the day. Oh and I do mean the day. I think me and little sister got there when they opened and were probably one of the last ones to leave at closing time.