{"id":22978,"date":"2013-05-02T12:43:19","date_gmt":"2013-05-02T16:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/?p=22978"},"modified":"2013-05-02T12:43:19","modified_gmt":"2013-05-02T16:43:19","slug":"do-you-know-that-lehigh-acres-has-a-community-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/2013\/05\/do-you-know-that-lehigh-acres-has-a-community-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Know That Lehigh Acres Has A Community Pool?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\u00a0The Lehigh Acres Community Pool was opened in November of 1986 located at the corner of West 5th St. and Williams Ave. Approximately one-year after opening, a heating system was added to keep water temperatures constant. The\u00a0Lehigh Acres Community Park<\/a>\u00a0surrounds the pool. Staff is available year-round to answer any questions. In 2004, a renovation project included resurfacing the interior of the pool with a new aggregate finish. The project also included a new pool deck, facility fencing, and upgrading the old DE filtration system with a new high rate sand filtration system. In late 2007 and early 2008, a capital improvement project included renovation of the restrooms, the addition of indoor showers, and new non-skid flooring. A triple flume water slide was installed in 2010 for added fun. In spring 2012, a cooling system was added and heat pumps were replaced in the fall to keep water temperature constant throughout the year. In 2013 new furniture was added do to a yearly fund raiser with the Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Lehigh Acres Community Pool is a 169,800 gallons, 8 lane heated pool that is open year-round. Lap lanes are provided for the lap swimmer and water exercise\/\u00a0Arthritis Foundation<\/a>\u00a0classes are offered throughout the year on weekdays. Learn to Swim classes are offered throughout the year for all ages and abilities. The Swim Instructor staff are certified through the\u00a0American Red Cross<\/a>\u00a0Water Safety Instructor Program. The pool is home to\u00a0Swim Florida<\/a>\u00a0which is a competitive youth swim team. For more information about the Swim Florida program call 239-357-0855 or visit their website at\u00a0www.swimflorida.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We are open to the general public with ADA accommodations such as a lift for those unable to enter the pool using the step area.<\/p>\n

Admission prices are: $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors(55 years and older), $2.00 Children(under 18 years). Six-month and One-year passes are also available for the family or individual.<\/p>\n

Swim Lessons are offered during the Fall, Spring and Summer. Go to\u00a0Programs<\/a>\u00a0for more information or to register. Summer registration begins April 2nd, 2013.<\/p>\n

Summer Hours: Begin June 1, 2013
\nMonday 11:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
\nTuesday 11:00a.m. – 4:30p.m. and 7:00p.m. to 8:45p.m.
\nWednesday 11:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
\nThursday 11:00a.m. – 4:30p.m. and 7:00p.m. to 8:45p.m.
\nFriday 9:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
\nSaturday 9:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
\nSunday 1:00p.m. – 5:45p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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