June 15, 2012 • What’s A Family To Do? • Page 2
A handful of pool options for staying cool this summer BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@tdnpublishing.com
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Josh Browder of Troy slips down the slide at the Troy Aquatic Park.
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Nothing beats relaxing by the pool on a hot summer day, and thankfully opportunities abound in Miami and Shelby counties. Opened Memorial Day weekend, Troy Aquatic Park at 460 W. Staunton Drive has three water slides, a diving board, a heated baby pool and fun activities for beating the heat. About 500 season passes are sold each year. For more information on season memberships, swim lessons, water aerobics and more, call 937335-5171 or visit troypool.com. Memberships and fees for programs can be paid online at troypool.com or at the Troy Recreation Department at Hobart Arena. Piqua Community Pool in Pitensbarger Sports Complex boasts a 150-foot water slide, a baby pool and swim lessons. Teen nights are hosted 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and family nights 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday. Regular hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 937-773-7665 or visit piquaoh.org for more info. Sidney Municipal Pool, 12 Tawawa Dr., kicked off the beat-theheat season June 2. The pool features a 295-footlong slide, comprised of a
speed slide and spiral slide. Hours of operation are 1-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 16 p.m. Sunday. For more information on the facility, call 937498-8171. Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center offers a spray grounds area, two water slides, diving boards and three pools for everyone in the family. Located at 225 Park Ave., the pool attracts more than 50,000 visitors, with an average of 600 people daily. Hours from May 26 to Aug. 19 are noon to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. From Aug. 20 to Sept. 3 the pool is open from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A special event for dogs is slated for 5-7 p.m. Sept. 3. Each visitor 18 and older can bring a dog to splash around in the pool. Located at 800 E. Pike St., Jackson Center Municipal Pool has a diving board, shallow area for children and a spray park. It’s open 12:30-7 p.m. daily in June and 12:308 p.m. in July and August. More information is available at 937-5966314. Some swimming pools allow residents to rent the facility for corporate or group outings. Contact individual parks for more information.