The "American flag blue" coating appears to be peeling away in some sections.
The city plans to open more than 60 neighborhood pools across Philadelphia throughout the summer.
A five-year-old boy nearly drowned at a hotel pool, but in a stroke of fate, two off-duty firefighters were there and immediately got to work.
Lifeguards who apply by April 15 will be eligible for a $1,000 bonus at the end of the season.
Neighbors say this isn't just about opening the pool to stay cool in the summer heat, but it's also about the impact on neighborhood children.