SWIMMING POOLS

City of Midland Pools open for the summer season beginning this Saturday, June 5, 2010.  Both Doug Russell and Washington Aquatic Center have plenty of fun on the agenda for summer 2010!

City Pools
Doug Russell Pool, 900 N. Midland Drive & Washington Park Aquatic Center, 1601 E. Indiana

Hours of operation for Doug Russell Pool 
M-F      Noon – 1 p.m.    Lap swim only
M-F     1 p.m. – 7 p.m.    Open Swim
Sat.      Noon – 7 p.m.
Sun.     1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thurs. Family Swim Only:      7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Hours of operation for Washington Aquatic Center
M-Sat.             Noon – 7 p.m.
Sunday            1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tues. Family Swim Only        7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Entry Fee for both pools is $1.00 per person, children under two are free.  

Private Party Rentals
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights ONLY.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fees:
Deposit $250.00          Rental $300.00 (fee includes lifeguards)  

***Reservations must be made two weeks in advance!***

Swimming Lessons
Group Lessons (starting at age 3 and up)
 
Session 1:       June 14 – 24               
Session 2:       July 5 – July 15
Session 3:       July 19 – July 29
 
Class times available: 9:30-10:00, 10:00-10:30, 10:30-11:00
All lessons will be held Monday – Thursday. The cost is $30.00/session.
 
Parent and Child Classes: (ages 6mth-3yrs)
Session 1:       June 28 – July 2                     11:00 – 11:30
Session 2:       July 19 – July 23                     11:00 – 11:30
 
All lessons are 30 minutes in length and the cost is $15.00. Parent must participate with the child in the water. The parent and child classes will be held at Doug Russell Pool.
 
Water Fitness Classes
Shallow Water Aerobics- A friendly environment where you can combine fitness and fun! The water provides a great place to challenge your body with constant resistance as you continuously move through the water.  This constant resistance on both sides of your body provides a balanced strengthening to your muscles.  The pool floor will be utilized to add as much power as needed by each participant to increase the intensity of their work out.  This is a low impact workout; however, the impact is significantly reduced due to the buoyancy of water and the benefit of canceling out the majority of a person's body weight.  Water shoes are highly recommended.

Session 1:       June 7 – July 2
Session 2:       July 5 – July 30
 
All shallow water aerobic classes will be held Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00 am - 11:45 am at Doug Russell Pool. The cost is $35.00 a session.
 
Aqua Yoga-This class combines yoga, stretching and balance in a blend of static and flow movements that will enhance flexibility, strength, breathing and body awareness.  The support
and bouyancy of the water environment make this class appropriate for all levels, including beginners.   It is sure to be fun, relaxing & beneficial while connecting the mind and body.
Session 1:       July 6 – July 29 All aqua yoga classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 am - 11:45 am at Doug Russell Pool. The cost is $25.00 a session.

Private Pool Party Rentals
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights ONLY.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Fees:
Deposit $250.00
Rental $300.00 (fee includes lifeguards)
Reservations must be made two weeks in advance

Please call Parks and Recreation at 685-7355 for more information.

Each Session will have a pre-school swim lesson for ages between 4 & 5 yrs old, Progressive or school age swim lesson ages between 6 – 15 yrs old, and an adult swim lesson.  
 
Each pool will offer:
Pre-School Lessons at 9:30 a.m.
Progressive Lessons at 10:15 a.m.
Adult Lessons at 11 a.m.

Registration is ongoing at Doug Russell and Washington Aquatic Center.

Special Events
June 27 at Washington Park Pool - Hawaiian Luau Party.
July 25 at Doug Russell Pool - Pirates Party (only for the brave at heart).