Friday, April 29, 2011

2011 Season announced for Neptune Park Fun Zone on St. Simons Island

Opening Day for the Neptune Park Fun Zone pool on St. Simons Island will be Saturday, May 7. Beginning that day, the pool will be open weekends only until Memorial Day. Pool hours will be Saturdays 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 to 7:00 pm.

The pool will open for its regular schedule beginning Memorial Day weekend with operating hours of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 1:00 to 7:00 pm Sundays. The public will have access to the pool seven days a week.



The Fun Zone miniature golf course is now open seven days a week with the following schedule:
  • Monday-Thursday 1:00 to 7:00 pm
  • Friday 1:00 to 9:00 pm
  • Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Sunday 1:00 to 9:00 pm
Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the miniature golf course will be open for extended hours with the following schedule:
  • Monday-Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Sunday 1:00 to 9:00 pm

The multi-functional pool of the Neptune Park Family Zone allows expanded capacity and services for users. The Parks & Recreation Department also offers water aerobics and swimming lessons in the morning prior to public swim times. The Fun Zone is fully ADA accessible with wheelchair lifts available at the pool upon request.

Neptune Park Fun Zone opened in May 2009 and marked the completion of Phase I of a comprehensive redesign plan for Neptune Park. The goal of the Village Master Plan was to create family friendly resources on St. Simons Island. Phase II of the Master Plan included enhanced sidewalks, seating and lighting. Phase II was completed in May 2010.

IMPORTANT DATES:

SEASON PASS PRE-SALE - Going on NOW at the Mallery Park office and at the pool office when open.

SWIMMING LESSONS REGISTRATION - Friday May 22 noon to 8:00 pm

OPENING DAY - Monday, May 2

SWIMMING LESSONS - Begin June 6

The following services will be offered at Neptune Park Fun Zone:
  • Public swim 7 days a week 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Lifeguards on duty
  • American Red Cross swimming lessons - Parent/Child, Preschool, Learn-to-Swim Level 1-6
  • Private swim lessons by certified instructors
  • Water aerobics
  • Group rates
  • Locker rental
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course
  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification Course
  • American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue
For more information, visit www.glynncounty.org/funzone.

Source: Glynn County Commission