New season begins at Bray Park Aquatic Facility

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SILER CITY — Siler City Parks and Recreation is excited to “jump in” to another season at the Bray Park Aquatic Facility in Siler City.

The facility opened last year following a $1 million renovation project which added a zero-entry area, splash pad and updated facilities. The renovation was funded in part by a PARTF grant and a capital fundraising campaign.

Updates for the 2019 season at the Aquatic Center, located at 700 Alston Bridge Rd., include new lounge chairs, picnic tables, swim lessons, and an Arthritis Aquatic Program operated in conjunction with Chatham County Council on Aging.

On Monday, the Aquatic Center expanded to its full-time summer hours. The entry fee is $5 for those ages 3 and over. There are also season passes available. A new $2.50 Tuesday event features half-price entrance fees every Tuesday during the summer.

“Siler City Parks and Recreation seeks to provide the community with a high quality and safe aquatic facility that offers exceptional opportunities to recreate, relax, increase health and wellness, and to help create lasting memories for generations to come,” said Daniel Spivey, the department’s administrative support specialist.

Open Swim Hours

Daily, 12 - 6 p.m.

Season Pass

Summer season passes are valid through September 2. Regular season passes may be purchased at the Bray Park Aquatic Facility. Rates are $110 for individuals, $170 for couples, and $260 for a family of up to five members. Additional children are $25 each.

Swim Lessons

The swim lesson program will be conducted by Carolina Pool Management, the company Siler City contracted to manage pool operations. There are rates for group lessons, semi-private lesson (for two students) and private lessons. For more information, visit the Aquatic Center or the Town of Siler City’s website, www.silercity.org.

Arthritis Aquatic Program

The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program is a water exercise program designed to reduce fatigue, pain, stiffness, and improve mobility, muscle strength and coordination. Sessions, which are a joint project between the recreation department and the Chatham County Council on Aging, are held 9 - 10 a.m. on Monday and Friday mornings between July 8 - August 30 This program is free, but pre-registration is required by contacting David Mallard, the facility manager/fitness specialist for the Western Chatham Senior Center, at (919) 742-3975.

Pool Party Rentals

The Bray Park Aquatic Facility is also available for rental for pool parties from 6-8 p.m. or 8-10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The Wren Family Shelter is also available for rental.

Casey Mann can be reached at CaseyMann@Chathamnr.com.

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