We have another Community Sale coming up on May 4th. Click HERE for more info or to register for a booth!
Lifeguarding Class Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority going to future York lifeguards. Registration fee is due at the time of registration to secure your spot. Refunds are not issued if the student cannot pass the class. Must have at least 4 participants registered per session to continue, max per class is 12 participants. Student must attend all sessions of the class in its entirety in order to be eligible for certification. Student must be at least 15 years old by the last date of class or otherwise communicated. Student must pass the swimming prerequisites to continue with the class. Students must pass ALL written and skills tests to be certified as a lifeguard. Session 3 Lifeguard Class Sunday, April 7 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm (Prerequisites – Swim 300 meters, tread water, dive for brick) Sunday, April 14 | 8:00 am-6:00 pm York Residents Fee: $100 Non-York Residents Fee: $200 York Resident:https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=2509565 Non-York Resident:https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=2305490
Floaty Fridays Each Friday at the FAC, patrons will be able to use floaties. The FAC will supply a limited number of inner-tubes, so feel free to bring your own! In cases where the pool is heavily populated, floaties may have to be removed from the water for safety reasons. When: Fridays, May 31 – August 2 Time: During FAC Open Hours Fee: Daily Fee, Coupon, or Season Pass
*NEW* Chalk the Walk Bring the family for a fun start to the weekend! Each family will get a square on the sidewalk to create a masterpiece with chalk (chalk provided by YPR). You’ll get one hour to draw as a family and then we will let the public vote! When: Saturday, June 8 Time: 9:00-10:00am Who: All ages welcome Where: Community Center Fee: FREE
Father’s Day Special What a great way to spend time with Dad on his special day at the Family Aquatic Center. Dad will get in FREE with a child! When: Sunday, June 16 Time: 1:00 - 4:50pm
Midnight Swim Come to the Family Aquatic Center for a midnight swim! Swim under the stars, play water games in the dark, and enjoy the perfect summer night. When: Friday, June 21 Time: 10:00pm - 12:00am Who: Everyone Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FAC Admission
Art in the Park Let your creative mind paint! Come enjoy an art class in the park taught by Angie Schroetlin while she walks you through your painting step-by-step. Everything will be provided, so all you have to do is show up! When: Saturday, June 29 Time: 10:00am - 12:00 pm Who: Everyone Where: East Hill Park Fee: $10
Balloon Days, A Celebration of Summer: July 19-21 Beach Party The YPR Department cannot take you on a trip to the beach, but we will bring the beach to you! We will be running through sprinklers, playing water limbo, and more. Bring your own towels; there is fun to be had by all! When: Friday, July 19 Time: 1:00-5:00pm Who: Everyone Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FAC Admission
Dive-In Movie YPR will be showing a movieon a projector screen at the Family Aquatic Center. Float in the pool as you watch a classic movie and enjoy popcorn (while supplies last)! When: Friday, July 19 Time: Doors open: 9:00pm, Movie starts 9:15pm Who: Everyone Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FAC Admission Transportation Exploration Imagine yourself as a young child seeing all the big equipment around town and your desire to climb, drive, touch, and even honk the horn. Wait no more, Transportation Exploration allows just that! Climb, sit, touch, and honk the horns of big machinery. This event will have local businesses’ equipment on site to fulfill all childhood dreams! When: Saturday, July 20 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Who: Everyone Where: Holthus Convention Center Fee: FREE
City-Wide Water Fight Grab your family and friends for the biggest water balloon fight you have ever seen. This is one event you do not want to be late to! When: Saturday, July 20 Time: 2:00pm Who: Everyone Where: Nebraska Ave between 5th & 6th Streets Fee: FREE
*NEW* Picnic in the Park Pack your blankets and lunches to come out for a family day having a picnic in the park! YPR will provide some outdoor games to play after your picnic lunch, families provide their own lunches and picnic blankets. When: Sunday, July 21 Time: 12:00-2:00pm Who: Everyone Where: Mincks Park Fee: FREE
Kooky Carnival Come out to the Family Aquatic Center to enjoy carnival food, games, and competitions. Score points to get tickets and then cash your tickets in for prizes! Do not miss out on this awesome family event. When: Thursday, July 25 Time: 6:00-7:30pm Who: Everyone Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FAC Admission
Midnight Swim Come to the Family Aquatic Center for a midnight swim! Swim under the stars, play water games in the dark, and enjoy the perfect summer night. When: Friday, July 26 Time: 10:00pm-12:00am Who: Everyone Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FAC Admission
Art in the Park Let your creative mind paint! Come enjoy an art class in the park taught by Angie Schroetlin while she walks you through your painting step-by-step. Everything will be provided, so all you have to do is show up! When: Saturday, July 27 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Who: Everyone Where: East Hill Park Fee: $10
Soggy Doggy Day Let your dog have a chance to enjoy the FAC like you did all summer! This day will be reserved just for your four-legged friends. Your dog will get to enjoy swimming in the pool before it is drained for the summer. When: Sunday, August 25 Time: 4:30-6:00pm Who: Dogs & Their Owners Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: $5/Dog
Open to all dogs that can swim and are compatible with other dogs. Dogs must be leashed when not in the water. All dogs must have current vaccinations. Warning: FAC has slotted gutter grates that may be hazardous to dog’s feet when exiting the pool. Dogs should exit from the zero-depth area. People are not allowed to swim; they can be in the water only to attend to their dog.
Bike at Night Enjoy the trails of York this year as a part of Yorkfest! This event will start at Harrison Park and travel through the trail. Stop along the way at station games to earn stamps for a chance to win! This is a great way to get the family out and have fun. Come and go at any time! When: Friday, September 6 Time: 6:00-7:30pm Who: Everyone Where: Beaver Creek Trails – Harrison Park entrance Fee: FREE
StoryWalk® Join York Parks and Recreation and Kilgore Memorial Library’s StoryWalk®. Families and individuals can now read and exercise at the same time! Look for different children’s books to be displayed along the Beaver Creek Trail throughout the year. Each page will be displayed throughout the trail with fun activities to incorporate into your walk. Whoever said exercising cannot be fun and educational has not been on our StoryWalk®!
Pickleball Open Rec The City Auditorium has 4 pickleball courts! Grab a racquet or rent one at the Community Center, and join in on the fun. Don’t know how to play? No worries, we will teach you! When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 7:00-9:00am Wednesday – 6:00-9:00pm Friday – 6:00-8:00pm Sunday – 3:00-5:00pm Where: City Auditorium Who: All Ages Fee: Community Center Membership, $30/Season, or Daily Fee
Private Swim Lessons Private lessons taught by lifeguards to ensure that you are the best swimmer you can be. For a list of guards that teach private swimming lessons, contact York Parks & Recreation by emailing mstuhr@cityofyork.net.
Water Aerobics Move your workouts to the swimming pool at the Community Center! Water aerobics is a great way to tone up your body, develop muscles and improve your health. Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:15pm With Karah Center Membership, Coupon Book, Fitness Class Punch Card Or Daily Fee