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FREE AQUATICS JOB FAIR FOR GWINNETT COUNTY PARKS POOLS

By | January 13, 2012 | aquatic center, Featured, General Park News | No comments
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Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation’s Interactive Job Fair will give attendees the chance to learn about lifeguarding and instructor opportunities with the county.

It will take place Friday, February 3, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Bethesda Park Aquatic Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville 30044, 678-924-6334.

This job fair is for certified and uncertified lifeguards and swim instructors. The process takes approximately 45 minutes, parents are welcome to attend. Attendees please bring your swim suit!

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Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Celebrates National Water Safety Month

By | May 19, 2011 | aquatic center, Education | No comments

May is National Water Safety Month and the perfect time to visit one of Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s (GCPR) state-of-the-art, award-winning aquatic centers or leisure play pools. Many of the aquatic centers and leisure play pools located throughout Gwinnett County, offer fun features such as beach entry, water play structures, giant water slides, picnic areas and more! Visitors will find a wide array of amenities for both fun and learning, including private, semi-private, and group swim lessons annually for all ages. To ensure readiness for the busy summer season, GCPR also offers Lifeguard Training Courses, Water Safety Instructor Courses and Lifeguard Instructor Courses.

GCPR supports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Simple Water Safety Steps Can Save Lives campaign which educates the public about pool safety. The campaign reminds citizens to:

  • Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when he or she is in or near water
  • Teach children basic water safety tips
  • Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapment
  • Have a telephone close by when you or your family are using a pool or spa
  • If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first
  • Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors

All GCPR pools are accessible for people with disabilities and offer safe, supervised swimming places for patrons of all ages. For more details on specific amenities and hours of operation, or information on facility rental amenities, visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

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Bethesda Park Aquatic Center Hosts The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™

By | May 12, 2011 | aquatic center, Aquatic Park, Parks | No comments
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On Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the world will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). Bethesda Park Aquatic Center has been selected as an Official Host Location for this 2011 WLSL record-setting event, taking place from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

The inaugural WLSL event established the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever conducted in 2010 when almost 4,000 participants across 34 states, five countries and 3 continents participated to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning.

Tragically, drowning is the second leading cause of unintended, injury related death of children ages 1-14 in the US. In fact, more than one in four fatal drowning victims are children 14 and younger.  And, research shows if a child doesn’t learn to swim before the 3rd grade, they likely never will. The WLSL program works to promote drowning prevention through education by focusing the energy of thousands of participants on a clear and specific message all at the same time.

Participants in the event must be ages 6 years and older. Each participant will receive a World Record Breaker Certificate. Pre-registration is required and there is a $2.00 fee. Call (678) 924-6334 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com to register. More event information can also be found on the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson website www.wlsl.org.

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center features an indoor leisure pool with zero-depth entry, giant waterslide that exits and then re-enters the building, river channel, hydrotherapy benches, water play structures, vortex, ceiling spray, and four-lane instructional pool and wet classroom.  They offer private, semi-private and group swim lessons as well as classes in lifeguard training, lifeguard instructor and water safety. The Aquatic Center in conjunction with the Bethesda Park Senior Center, offers water health and exercise classes to active adults 50-up.  Additionally, Bethesda Park includes: three adult softball fields, seven baseball/softball fields, football/multi-purpose field with lighted walking track, six soccer fields, playgrounds, walking trail around the lake, 1.5-mile paved multi-purpose trail, outdoor basketball courts, indoor shuffleboard court, pavilions and much more.

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Make A Splash At Gwinnett County Aquatic Centers

By | May 10, 2011 | aquatic center | No comments
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Summer is here and all Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Aquatic Centers will be open beginning May 28. Stay cool this summer at one of the many Leisure Play Pools, which offer lots of fun features such as beach entry, water play structures, giant water slides, picnic areas and more! GCPR offers a wide-array of amenities for both fun and learning, including private, semi-private, and group swim lessons.

The state-of-the-art, award-winning aquatic centers also provide the perfect place to host birthday parties, team parties, family reunions, graduation parties, and much more! Additionally, Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation has numerous pavilions, community rooms, activity buildings, and special event facilities that can make the ideal location for any special event.

Stay cool, have fun and save on pool admission by purchasing a year-round, seasonal or 10-visit FUNCARD. FUNCARDS are valid at all Gwinnett County Pools. All paying patrons (18-up), will be required to furnish proof of residency in order to avoid paying the non-resident rates. Gwinnett County residents have the option to purchase a Resident Passport as a convenient way to show proof of residency. FUNCARDS and Resident Passports can be purchased at all aquatic facilities and various gyms and community centers.

All the pools are accessible for people with disabilities and offer safe, supervised swimming places for patrons of all ages. For more details on specific amenities and hours of operation, or information on facility rental amenities, visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

 

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Underwater Egg Hunt New! Bethesda Park Aquatic Center, Saturday April 16

By | April 13, 2011 | aquatic center, Community Centers, Family Events, In-Door Pool, Kids Program | No comments

Saturday, April 16 11:00am-3:00pm

Underwater Egg Hunt New! Bethesda Park Aquatic Center

A fun twist to this year’s egg hunt – make it underwater! Kids enjoy an underwater egg hunt until noon, a visit from the Easter Bunny at 1:00pm plus spring crafts, swimming and other fun activities! Bring your basket swim suit and towel. All ages, daily admission rates apply for all entering the facility, call 678-924-6334 for more information. All pool rules apply. GwinnettParks.com

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