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That family time is important.” he summer in Texas can be a Crystal added that she hopes the hot, sizzling headache. From the relentless high temperatures to the Wave Pool will bring families and almost complete lack of any breeze friends together and let them enjoy being outside. in the air, it’s tough to stay cool during the “Just being with the family out summertime. there by the pool is important However, Seguin’s Parks and Recreation because it gives you time away Department has you covered with their from electronics and away from city-operated Wave Pool. being indoors,” she said. “It will Located in Max Starcke Park East, the Seguin Aquatic Center offers a 15,000 square- help take others out of the sedentary lifestyle and into a more foot wave pool with a zero-depth beach type entry, a splash pool and a raindrop mushroom active lifestyle. Swimming, laughing and just reconnecting outside for the area residents and visitors to enjoy. can boost your well-being so At the Aquatic Center, you can learn how to much. So we hope people take swim, work out in the water aerobics class, advantage of the wave pool enjoy the kiddie pool, host a private party for because it really offers so much your friends and family or just have fun with to the community, not only in the waves that go up 7- to 8-inches. the classes, but in life as well.” Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Crystal Miranda said she hopes the commuWater Aerobics nity can come out and enjoy everything the Finding time to exercise can complex has to offer. “This is one of the very few city-owned and be its own workout, but the operated wave pools in Texas, and I think that Aquatics Center offers an hourlong water aerobics class two days in itself is an attraction others should join in out of the week for the commuon,” she said. “It’s 10 minutes of waves and nity to enjoy. On Tuesday and 10 minutes of still water, so people can still Thursday, you can get a full-body enjoy just a regular non-motion commercial workout for only $2, Crystal said. pool. It has a beach entry, so it’s accessible for the youth and elderly. It’s easy to walk into and enjoy. We have tubes for everyOpens: June 10th, the sunday after graduation. one to enjoy and use to ride the waves. It’s Time: the community can enjoy the pool tuesday - sunday from 1 p.m. just a lot of fun.” to 7 p.m. Crystal said she believes the community should take advantage of the unique pool Price: 0-3 free, 4-11 $4, 12-59 $5, 60 & over $4 — do not accept credit for therapeutic purposes. cards, only cash, checks or money orders are accepted. “I think it’s important to go to the Wave season Pass: $75 for an individual, $125 for the family pass (max 6). Pool because — one, you get to learn how to swim and that’s an important skill to concessions: everything from ice cream, to nachos, chili cheese hot learn in life,” she said. “Two, it will get dogs, chips and candy. also Powerade, water and soda. no outside food you out and walking in the park, and that’s or drink is allowed (baby food and milk are allowed). also very needed in life as well. Grandma call: (830) 379-Pool(7665) or (830) 401-2480 and grandpa can bring their grandkids out there and enjoy that leisure time together. 24 SEGUIN ~ GUADALUPE COUNTY LIVING