By Friends of Grant Park Pool
Sunday August 23 marks the end of the outdoor pool season in Grant Park. We hope that you enjoyed time at the Grant Park pool this summer. The city is operating the pool from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends in August, but is unfortunately ending the pool season two weeks earlier than Labor Day weekend this year.
Grant Park Pool Hosts Swim Meet: On June 27, the City of Atlanta Dolphins swim team hosted a competitive swim meet in Grant Park. The pool sparkled in the morning sun as family and friends gathered on the deck to cheer for their 4- to 18-year old athletes. The pool’s new 25 yard lane ropes delineated six lanes for the “short course” competition.
Competitors participating in the meet represented teams from the city’s aquatic programs at the M.L. King Jr., Rosel Fann, Washington Park, and C.T. Martin Recreation Centers. Swimmers from Maynard Jackson High School and the nonprofit Healthy Lifestyles Healthy Kids also participated in the meet.
Meet events included freestyle, breast, back, and butterfly strokes plus an individual medley race where swimmers utilized each of the four strokes for one 25-yard length of the pool. Coaches were thrilled with their athlete’s accomplishments. “This program is going straight up!” shared one of the city’s coaches. The swimmers’ passion and competitive spirit were indeed inspiring.
Join the Dolphins: Know a youth who loves swimming? The City of Atlanta operates two year-round swim programs geared to teaching the fundamentals of competitive swimming while building self-confidence. Registration is open through October 3 to join the city’s Dolphin team; the registration fee is $225 for Atlanta residents. The city also operates a Developmental Swim League that helps swimmers build the skills needed to join the Dolphins. Both teams are for youth aged 6 to 18.
Your Feedback Needed: As the outdoor pool season draws to a close, the Friends of Grant Park Pool wants to hear your feedback. How was your experience at the Grant Park pool this year? Share your impressions and experiences by emailing us at friendsofgrantparkpool@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you. Any and all honest feedback is welcome. You can also get on the list to receive periodic pool news bulletins by sending an email message to friendsofgrantparkpool@gmail.com.
