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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2011-05-24 Aquatic Center opening Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release Leesburg’s A.V. Symington Aquatic Center Opens For The Season on Saturday, May 28, 2011 Leesburg, VA (May 24, 2011) – Leesburg’s A.V. Symington Aquatic Center will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 28, 2011. The Aquatic Center is located within Ida Lee Park and features a 600’ lazy river, large slide tower with two body flumes, drop slide, 25 yard lap lane, two gang slides, water pipe fall, crossing feature, dumping buckets, little squirt whale, and floating snake, as well as a large “beach” area with bubblers and water fountains, a concession stand and grass picnic area. The Aquatic Center’s 2011 Summer Season will run from May 28 through September 5, 2011. For Town residents, the Center will be open daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Open Admission begins at 12:00 pm each day. Please visit the website for details on special hours and rates for daily admission. Admission Passes are now on sale for Town residents only. Residents can purchase passes at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center through Friday, May 27, 2011. On Friday, May 27, 2011, the window at the Aquatic Center will open at 4:30 pm and passes may be purchased at the Aquatic Center from then through the end of the season. For Youth and Seniors, a 10 Visit Pass will run $40 with the option to buy a 5 Visit Add-On Pass for $20. For Adults, a 10 Visit Pass will run $50 with the option to buy a 5 Visit Add-On Pass for $25. Children under the age of 2 are free. New this year, the Aquatic Center is hosting an Exclusive Pass Holders Pre-Opening Event that is free to pass holders on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Throughout the summer, a variety of programs and classes, including Stroke Clinics, will be held in the outdoor pool. A complete list of opportunities is provided in the summer publication of TOL PR 2011-05-24 Aquatic Center opening Page 2 Leesburg At Leisure. In addition, shade structure, pool and party package rentals are available. Please email outdoorpoolrentals@leesburgva.gov for more information. For more information, please call 703-779-5390 or visit www.idalee.org. Contact: Jay Allred Aquatics Manager jallred@leesburgva.gov 703-779-5390 # # #