City Parks and Recreation Announces Opening Date of Swimming Facilities

Grand Island, Neb.— The City of Grand Island swimming facilities will open for the summer starting Saturday, May 25.  All facilities are open seven days a week.

 Operational hours are as follows:
 Island Oasis Water Park, 321 East Fonner Park Rd.        
Mon-Wed:  Noon – 6pm
Thur-Sun:  Noon – 8pm

Lincoln Pool, 716 N. Lambert  Noon – 6pm                              

Wading Pools 11:30am – 7:30pm
-Lincoln Park, 715 Beal St.
-Pier Park, 500 S. Oak St.  
-Grace Abbott Park, 601 W. State St.

Splash Pads 9am – 9pm
-Stolley Park, 2103 W. Stolley Park Rd
-Veterans Park, 2820 N. Broadwell Ave.

          Admission for Island Oasis is $8 for youth ages 4 to 18 and seniors ages 55 and up and $9 for adults ages 19 to 54.  A one-time family pass is also available for two adults and up to four kids for $32. Citizens also have the option of buying season passes.  Passes are $100 for youth ages 4 to 18 and for seniors ages 55 and up and $110 for adults ages 19 to 54.  Family season passes are available for $225 (family up to 4 members) and $275 (family up to 6 members).  Families over 6 will be $50 per member.

          Admission prices for Lincoln Pool is only $3.50 for youth ages 4 to 18 and seniors 55 and up and $4.50 for adults ages 19 to 54.  Children 3 and under are free with a paying adult.  Passes are $50 for youth ages 4 to 18 and for seniors ages 55 and up and $60 for adults ages 19 to 54.  Family season passes are available for $105 (family up to 4 members) and $135 (family up to 6 members).  Families over 6 will be $25 per member.

          Wading pools and splash pads are free for children to use.  No lifeguards are on duty at the wading pools.

           For more information call the Grand Island Parks and Recreation office at 308-385-5444 ext. 290 or visit www.grand-island.com/aquatics or www.grand-island.com/oasis