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City of Plainview NEWS
901 Broadway St.
Plainview, TX 79072
June 11, 2021
Plainview Aquatics Center Scheduled to
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Open Friday, June 18
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The Plainview Aquatics Center, located on the corner of 16
and Ennis Street in M.B. Hood Park, is tentatively scheduled
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for a “soft” opening on Friday, June 18 at 12:00 p.m.
(noon). A ribbon cutting for the community is scheduled for
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Monday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. and the public is invited.
The Center includes a main lounge pool, swim lanes, a rock wall, a children’s pool and
a splash pad, and slides. There are also dressing rooms, lockers, showers and a
concession snack bar.
“The project took longer than anticipated and we are still finishing up a few things with
the contractor,” said Jeff Johnston, Assistant City Manager. “However, we are ready to
open the Aquatics Center to the public and are excited to share this great community
amenity that all ages can enjoy.”
The Aquatic Center will be open Monday – Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and
Sunday from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and will be open throughout the summer.
Cost of admission is free for infants, YMCA Members 11 and younger are $3.00 and
YMCA Members 12 and older are $5.00. For the general public, 11 years old and
younger is $5.00 and 12 years old and older is $7.00.
Cabana Rentals are also available for $10.00 of 2.5 hours and rental of the pavilion for
parties during normal hour is $125.00 for 2 hours. The Aquatics Center is also available
for private party rentals.
“The YMCA managed the pool on behalf of the City for years and will do a great job
managing the new facility,” says Johnston. “Additional swimming areas mean extra staff
and the YMCA has worked hard to ensure its staff is ready to go.”
For more information or to schedule a party, contact the YMCA at 293-8319.
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