For families looking for a way to beat the heat ,the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department has a number of special events planned for young and old alike, and even their canine friends.
Saturday, Centennial Pool will be transformed into Sedalia’s version of the Caribbean as the department hosts its annual Mermaids and Mateys Pool Party.
The event, hosted from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m., will provide little ones the opportunity to meet and swim alongside some of their favorite pirates and mermaids, said Recreation Superintendent Kari Tyler.
“We will have a treasure hunt, mermaid and pirate crafts, and snacks, games and the ever-popular walk the plank at Centennial Sea,” Tyler said. “There will also be some time to enjoy swimming with your mermaid or matey on Saturday morning.”
The following day, July 23, moms will have a special day of relaxation at both Liberty and Centennial pools where they will be admitted at no charge with a child’s paid admission.
“We just finished our last session of swim lessons and with our two combined sessions we have taught over 360 kids to swim and be safe in the water this summer in our program,” Tyler said. “Our season passes were a great hit and were well received by our users.
“We sold 357 passes, which is great for our first year selling them,” Tyler explained. “We set a goal of 250 and were pleased to see that we exceeded it.”
The passes were $60 per person for ages 4 and older. A discounted rate of $50 per pass was given if three or more passes were purchased in one transaction.
Tyler indicated the passes would be available next year and the department is hoping to have them available for sale for Christmas stocking stuffers or Easter basket fillers.
The department has one final “Swimming Under the Stars” scheduled at Liberty Pool for Friday, Aug. 4. The pool will be open extended hours from 8 to 10 p.m. with a $2 admission fee during those hours.
“Centennial Pool will close Aug. 9 and Liberty will be closing on Aug. 20,” Tyler said. “We will end the year with the ever-popular doggie dive at each pool (those days).”
The events, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., allow dog owners to bring their four-legged friends to the pools for a night of swimming and diving before the pools close for the season.
Tyler added that there are a number of activities planned for the fall and winter months including new drawing classes that will be offered in September.
Visit sedaliaparks.com for more information.
