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2010 Events at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center

A Splash of SCUBA Demo  FREE!
Saturday, May 29    11:00 am - Noon

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to SCUBA dive? 
This is your chance to wear a set of SCUBA gear and swim underwater.  Bring your swim suit and towel and after a short introduction period,
you will get to try out this fun sport in our heated pool, close to home.

Ages:
  18 & up; and 12-18 when accompanied by parent
Instructor:
  Craig McDonald; McDonald Water Sports, LLC

Opening Weekend
Saturday, May 29
The Aquatic Center will be open Memorial Day weekend
including Monday, May 31.

Open for the Season
The pool will reopen for the season on Thursday, June 3.

Tot Splash Time  *  5 years & under
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays    June 7 - Aug 16     10:30am – Noon

Children ages 5 and under, along with an adult, can have some fun together splashing around the small pool at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.  Slip down the slide, scurry through the sand play area
or tinker around with our Gadgets & Gizmos water feature!

Admission:
  $1.50 per person, including adults
(season pass does not apply to this program)
Accompanying adult must be 16 years of age or older
and supervising no more than two children. 
Children 6-15 will not be admitted.

Club Wet
Thursday, June 17     8:30 - 10:30 PM
Call your friends! 
You won’t want to miss this first party just for teens entering Middle School & High School.  A great way to kick off the summer!
  $5.00 at the gate
(Season Pass does not include admission to pool parties)

Friday Night Family Float
Friday, June 11     6-8 PM
Admission:  Season Pass or daily admission
Buy one admission and get the second admission free!

Bring the family to the Aquatic Center and float your cares away.  Rafts, inner tubes, noodles and other flotation devices will be allowed during this time.  All children must be accompanied by at least one parent/adult. 
This is a time set aside especially for families.

Father's Day Special
Sunday, June 20

Bring your dad to the pool for some family fun!  All dads who are accompanied by at least one child will be admitted free.  PLUS, Dad will receive a coupon for a free food item from the Edgewater Snack Bar.


Club Wet

Thursday, July 8     8:30 - 10:30 PM
(Season Pass does not include admission to pool parties)Bring a friend and come to the Aquatic Center for this great party just for teens entering Middle School & High School.  Put together your best "Rock Band" or challenge your friends to a game of "Guitar Hero" on our giant screen!
Admission:   $5.00 at the gate
(Season Pass does not include admission to pool parties)

Red, White & Blue Day
Sunday, July 4    1-6 PM
Show your spirit by wearing red, white and blue to the pool on Independence Day and receive a coupon for a tasty treat from the snack bar!

Friday Night Family Float
Friday, July 9  6-8 PM
Admission:  Season Pass or daily admission
Buy one admission and get the second admission free!

Bring the family to the Aquatic Center and float your cares away.  Rafts, inner tubes, noodles and other flotation devices will be allowed during this time.  All children must be accompanied by at least one parent/adult. 
This is a time set aside especially for families.

Club Wet
Thursday, August 12     8:30 - 10:30 PM
Last chance this summer for you and your friends to hang out
at the Aquatic Center at this great party just for students
entering Middle School & High School.
  We'll have the inflatable
"Rock 'em Sock 'em" for your entertainment.

Admission
$5.00 at the gate
(Season Pass does not include admission to pool parties)

Friday Night Family Float
Friday, August 13    6-8 PM
Admission:  Season Pass or daily admission
Buy one admission and get the second admission free!

Bring the family to the Aquatic Center and float your cares away.  Rafts, inner tubes, noodles and other flotation devices will be allowed during this time.  All children must be accompanied by at least one parent/adult. 
This is a time set aside especially for families.


Closing Day
Tuesday, August 17
Last chance to enjoy the fun at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.

Cardboard Boat Races FREE!
Saturday, August 21      7:00 pm
Before the Family Dive-In movie, bring your own cardboard boat and test your skills as a boat Captain!  Thanks to Canoe Sport Outfitters, we will provide the paddles and you design and build your own boat made out of CARDBOARD and DUCT TAPE ONLY.  For the safety of the pool and participants, no other items will be allowed in the construction of a boat.  We will have singles and team races in the following age groups: 
10 years & under, 11-15 years, and 16 years & up.  
We will also have a family race which will require
at least one adult and least one child in the boat

Family Dive-In Movie FREE!
Saturday, August 21   8:15 PM
Make an unforgettable memory as you watch
Monsters vs. Aliens (Rated PG)

on our big 11' x 15' screen while floating on the water!
Free popcorn courtesy of Fridley Paramount Theatres. 
Drinks and candy also available.

Reynolds Feed Service Doggie Dive
Sunday, August 22   6:30 - 8:00 PM
After Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center has closed for the season, dogs and their owners can celebrate the end of summer together at this pooch pool party.  Dogs will follow their owners’ rules and be accompanied by their owners at all times.  Dog and owner must be pre-registered to participate.  A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to the Kiya Koda Humane Society and Indianola Off Leash Dog Playground.  Reynolds Feed Service is proud to sponsor this event.

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 13, or when full
Fee: 
$8.75 per dog and owner or $7.00 per dog and owner with Resident Discount.

Register Online

Five Other Easy,  Convenient Ways to Register


Phone
515.961.9420
Fax     515.961.9426
Visa, Discover, or
Master Card required.


Walk In, Mail or Drop Box
Indianola Parks and
Recreation Department
2204 West 2nd Avenue
Indianola, IA  50125
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM
 
Registration Form
(PDF Form to print and fax)

 

Frequently
Requested Numbers

  Park Shop

961-9425

  Senior Center

961-9420

Numbers listed below are available during summer season only.

  Aquatic Center

961-9422

  Youth Softball
  Concessions

961-9427

  Adult Softball
  Concessions

961-8060

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