Wednesday, February 8, 2012
City Of Marshalltown
Aquatic Center Activities








Photos: Doggie Dip at the Aquatic Center

A Night for the Dogs!

Adult Water Walking

This is a great solution for summer fitness! Water's buoyancy and resistance make water walking ideal, especially for people with back, knee, or ankle pain and/or arthritis. (Children age 10 and up may walk with an adult). There are both steps and an easy entrance ramp into the water. All who enter the facility during this time must water walk or lap swim. No one allowed on deck.

On Splash Dance nights there will be no evening water walking.

Admission:

  • Season pass
  • $2.75 daily admission
  • 15-day punch pass ($35)

Times:

  • 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Monday through Saturday
  • 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Dates: TBA

Lap Swimming

Lap lanes are open for swimming. All who enter the facility during this time must water walk or lap swim. No one allowed on deck.

On Splash Dance nights there will be no evening lap swim.

Admission:

  • Season pass
  • $2.75 daily admission
  • 15-day punch pass ($35)

Times:

  • 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Monday through Saturday
  • 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Dates: TBA

    Adult/Tot Swim

    This activity is designed for children 6 years old and younger, accompanied by an adult, to enjoy the zero depth area of the Aquatic Center with the water features off. It's an ideal time to introduce children to the Aquatic Center. The interactive S.C.S. play structure will be open along with the area from zero-depth entry to the steps. The adult must actively supervise their children. Swim passes are accepted.

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
  • 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
  • $2.75 per adult (up to 2 children admitted free with each paid adult)
  • Splash Dances

    Join the fun when the pool is set-aside just for those who will be entering grades 6-9. The music will be blasting and the pool is waiting! The fun happens from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Aquatic Center on the following Wednesdays:

    Dates: TBA

    Admission is $3.00. (Season passes are not accepted.)

    3rd Annual Passholder Swim Night

    Date: TBA

    From 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.--swimming, fun family activities and multiple drawings--including a half-price 2012 season pass-- must be present to win. Come out and join the fun! Concessions will be available.

    2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer

    Now it is time for the dogs to have some fun in the sun at the Aquatic Center!!!! Humans are allowed in the water at their own risk along with their dog(s). To gain entry to the event owners must show that their dog(s) have current rabies and distemper vaccinations. No dogs in heat allowed. Rules and regulations may be obtained at the Parks and Recreation Office or at the Aquatic Center.

    Dates & Times: TBA