The Fred Endert Municipal Pool in Crescent City is slated for a full reopening on July 5, and thanks to a sponsorship from the Del Norte Health Care District, they will also offer free group swimming lessons later in the month.
Michael Young, board member of the health care district, broke the news about the free lessons during a city council meeting last Friday. He said the program will begin as a one-year trial.
“Hopefully this thing is successful enough that we can continue on longer than this year,” said Young.
Holly Wendt, recreation director, said she was going to start promoting the program as soon as the meeting ended. The free lessons can begin July 19.
“I’m going to be going on the radio to promote...we’ll be getting it out on the internet,” said Wendt. “We are so excited to start letting people know.”
Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore was grateful for the health district’s partnership. He said this program could result in positive health impacts for residents. The council voted unanimously to accept the sponsorship.
The full reopening comes as California dropped most of its COVID-19 restrictions on June 15, including restrictions that limited community pools.
For those not using the free group swim lessons, there will be a different fee schedule this season, which includes decreases in price for youth passes, and increases for adults. Additionally, sale prices on yearly passes will be discontinued this year. The updated fee schedule, with the price changes, is below.
DAILY FEES:
Youth (7-17) $5.00-$4.00 $(1.00)
Senior (64+) $5.00 $5.00 --
Adult (18-63) $5.50 $6.00 $0.50
10-PUNCH PASS:
Youth 10 Visit Pass $ 40.00 $ 36.00 $ (4.00)
Senior 10 Visit Pass $ 40.00 $ 45.00 $5.00
Adult 10 Visit Pass $ 45.00 $ 54.00 $9.00
(New) MONTHLY PASS:
(7-17) $ 40.00
Adult (18-63) $ 60.00
Senior (64+) $ 50.00
Family $120.00
ANNUAL PASS:
Youth (7-17) $ 450.00 $ 360.00 $ (90.00)
Adult (18-63) $ 525.00 $ 540.00 $ 15.00
Senior (64+) $ 450.00 $ 450.00 --
Family $ 1,020.00 $ 1,080.00 $ 60.00