It’s that time of year when we focus on cleaning the pool. Maintenance has already drained the rainwater, and soon the summer staff will catch the remaining frogs and power wash the liner before we begin filling the 400,000 gallons. Pool rentals are already being scheduled here in the park office, so if you would like to reserve it for your next party, call 824-6069.
Swim registration is coming up on Saturday, May 6, at City Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Early swim lessons set a positive foundation for a lifetime of participation and enjoyment in and under the water. Swim lessons are for children who have just finished grades K-12. Class lessons are held Monday through Friday, June 5-16 at either 10-10:50 a.m. or 11-11:50 a.m. OR June 26-July 7 at 11-11:50 a.m. at the Wells Community Pool. The cost is $20, due at registration. We also offer private lessons if you prefer one-on-one swim lessons for your child. Call 824-6069 to get on the waiting list or call the pool at 824-1550 starting May 28.
Pee Wee Swim Registration for Ages 4-pre-K will also be held at City Hall from 10:00 a.m–noon on Saturday, May 6, and will cost $6. Lessons will be M-W-F the week of June 19. Swim time is from 11-11:45 a.m., and a parent must get in the water with each child. No unattended children on the pool deck during lessons. If you cannot attend registration, you may call 824-6069 starting May 8 to sign up for any remaining openings.
As warmer weather approaches, it’s time to get back outside and into a healthy routine. We are very excited to bring back some of our favorite activities to get you moving.
Pedal Wells Bike Challenge registration is open. Do you need another challenge to keep you motivated this summer? Commit to bike (outdoors or indoors) 250 or 500 miles between May 1 and Aug 31. Everyone who enters earns a challenge t-shirt and access to our Pedal Wells Strava group. You can also track your miles manually — we will send you a spreadsheet to fill out. You can sign up now at: https://tinyurl.com/47htenxm.
The Iron Kids’ Triathlon is back. You’ve been asking, and we are responding by bringing back the Iron Kids Triathlon for kids ages 5-12: June 24, 8:00 a.m., Wells Community Pool. You MUST pre-register for this event. Discounted early-bird registration is OPEN now at: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/74283/iron-kids-triathlon.
Super Hero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run. Join us Thursday, June 29, at 8:30 a.m. at Pickett’s Run Park, where you can climb, run, crawl, and balance through an obstacle course to discover your inner superhero. This event is for all ages and includes a cape and mask. The cost is only $10. Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/4n8jh9h2.
Congratulations to Terrell for winning the Spring Coloring Contest, and thank you to everyone who participated. We will send these brightly colored pictures to area nursing homes for residents to enjoy.
We want to send a huge thank you to the Wells County Foundation, who generously granted our department funds to The Wells County Foundation is also a Title Sponsor for the Summer Kehoe Concert Series, allowing us to provide top-notch musical entertainment this summer.
Have a great week!
