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Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center opens May 29

Posted 5/5/21

Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, 1091 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction, is opening with modified programming and limited open swim hours beginning May 29.

Open swim hours will be 11:30 …

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Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center opens May 29

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Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, 1091 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction, is opening with modified programming and limited open swim hours beginning May 29.

Open swim hours will be 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays, according to a release.

The fee is $1.50 for youth and $2.50 for adults. Due to the limited amount of open swim hours, no pool passes will be offered this season. The limitations are due to a lack of staffing. Parks and Recreation continues to recruit lifeguards and water safety instructors and positions are still open.

Remember when purchasing lifejackets and flotation suits/devices for your kids that you look for the U.S. Coast Guard-approved statement. Non-Coast Guard-approved items will not be allowed in the facility. This includes blow up arm floaties, flotation rings, baby floats etc.

Swim lessons

To help keep your family safe in and around the water this summer, Apache Junction Parks and Recreation offers swim lessons for ages 6 months and up. Swim lessons are held in the mornings and evenings and are split into two-week sessions with five different sessions being offered during the season.

“We’ve added a fourth timeframe to evening lessons to accommodate even more participants. If you are unsure of what level your child should be in, register for a free swim assessment,” the release states.

Special events

For families with children up to age 5, Read and Rec Poolside will be held 9:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, June 12, July 10 and Aug. 7.

“We will also be providing a variety of fitness opportunities at the pool. Check out a water aerobics or water tone and sculpt class or adult lap swim for another great option to exercise at the pool. New this summer is aqua Zumba. Dance and splash your way to a great workout,” the release states.

Superstitions Shadows Aquatic Center will also be hosting special events throughout the summer:

  • Monday, May 31, Memorial Day: Open swim 1:30-5:30 p.m., daily rates apply.
  • Fit Families Pool Night is a free event for families to enjoy some fun ways to get fit at the pool. The event is 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 28. Children 7 and under must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all times.
  • Family Swim will be held 6-8 p.m. Fridays June 4, 11 and 25; regular admission applies.
  • Itty Bitty Beach Party will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 18. Admission to this event is $3 and is open to kids aged 6 and under. There will be swimming, games and prizes. All children 7 and under must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all times.
  • Teen Night is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 23. Admission is $5 and all teens between the ages of 13 and 17 are welcome. Come and participate in a variety of activities including volleyball, open swim, music, games and competitions. Free pizza and drinks with price of admission.
  • Dive-In Movies are set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 (Raya and the Last Dragon) and Sept. 11 (Onward).Fee is $3 per person.

Outside food is allowed into the facility in personal sized lunchboxes/coolers. No alcohol or glass containers are allowed in the facility.

Due to restrictions, all events and programs require pre-registration as space is limited.

More information on all aquatic and parks and rec programs can be found in the summer Citizen brochure at apachejunctionaz.gov/parks or pick one up at the Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center, 1035 N. Idaho Road. Follow on social media for up-to-date information.

For more details on these programs, contact Jill Ruot at jruot@apachejunctionaz.gov or 480-474-5240. For other program and service information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 480-983-2181 or go to apachejunctionaz.gov/parks.