Swim the Warm Springs. . .A Dip into the Past
Experience the “Warmth of Warm Springs”
Bring your family and swim in the historic pools in Warms Springs, Georgia– the same pools used by President F.D. Roosevelt and other polio victims as a place for therapy!
Saturday, Sep 3, 2011 to Monday, Sep 5, 2011 @ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Normally kept empty for preservation, the shallow pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water, with 1.5-hour swim sessions beginning at 10 a.m.
Cost: $20 adults; $12.50 ages 6 to 17; Family Package-$75 (includes admission to Roosevelt’s Little White House)
Tickets to the swim may be purchased over the phone with credit card. Space is limited to 80 participants per session. Reservations are suggested. All remaining tickets will be sold first-come, first-served, based on availability.
* Children must be ages 6 and older to participate.
Where: Warm Springs, GA (Directions from Columbus — Take Highway 27A (Manchester Expressway) northeast to Warm Springs. Proceed through the City of Warm Springs and turn left at the traffic light, continuing north on 27A. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation is approximately 1/4 mile on the left. Driving time from Columbus: 45 minutes.)
For more information: Contact: David Burke
Phone: 706-655-5870
E-mail: david.burke@dnr.state.ga.us
Join the Columbus Tiger Sharks Summer League Swimming Team
Join the Columbus Tiger Sharks Summer League Swimming Team
The City of Columbus & the Columbus Aquatic Club have once again teamed up
to bring back the Columbus Tiger Sharks Summer League Swimming Team! This
is a great summer activity for both veterans and newcomers alike. Come
learn the sport of swimming from experienced coaches and swimmers from the
Columbus Hurricanes USA Swim team. Come join us for a fun and exciting
Summer 2011 season!!
Registration: You will need to bring a copy of your birth certificate for us to register
the swimmer with the GRPA Summer Swim League (Georgia Parks & Rec).
Registration Location: Registration for the Summer Swim League will take place at the DA Turner Pool
Saturday May 21st - 9am – 11am
Saturday May 28th -10:30am – 12:30pm.
You may also register the first day of practice on May 31st from 10am- 12am at the Double
Churches Pool. Space is limited.
Cost: The program will costs $125 for the entire summer season. This includes the
GRPA summer league registration, a t-shirt, and goggles.
Summer League Practice: Practice will start on Tuesday May 31st. Practices will be held Tuesday
- Friday. Practices will be held in two sessions.
Ages 11 & Under practice from 10am -11am
Ages 12 & up practice from 11am – 12pm.
Practice Location: Practices will be held at the Double Churches pool Facility. This is a 10
lane, 25 yard pool. Address is as follows:
2300 Double Churches Rd. Columbus, GA 31904
For more information please call 706-561-2547 or email at
cachurricanes@bellsouth.net
Columbus Swim League Tiger Sharks Summer Recreational Swim League
Columbus City Pools to Open!
April 25, 2011 by SLitz
Filed under Parks & Playgrounds, Swimming
Don’t let your children melt into puddles on the sofa. Take them swimming.
All public pools in Muscogee County will open soon for the summer!
Pools open May 25, 2011
The Columbus Parks & Recreation’s Aquatics Program operates four public pools:
- Psalmond Road Pool, 6800 Psalmond Road
- Double Churches Pool, 2300 Double Churches Road
- Shirley B Winston Pool, 5025 Steam Mill Road
- Rigdon Park Pool, 1835 Riverland Drive
Public Swim Times:
Monday & Tuesday ~ Closed
Wednesday – Friday ~ 12pm – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday ~ 11am – 7:30pm
You may want to arrive even earlier to avoid a possibly long line!
NO food or coolers of any kind are allowed, but there is a concession available for the purchase of snacks and drinks.
NO hand stamping is done to allow patrons to leave the premises and re-enter at a later time.
POOL ADMISSION (Muscogee County residents)
11 and under = $1.00
12-17 = $2.00
18-54 = $3.00
55 & older = $2.00
Phenix City residents must add $1.00!
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call (706) 225-4646.
Swim the Warm Springs – Dip into the Past
Ever wanted to soak in the Warm Springs waters? Now is your chance! For one weekend only, you can swim in the historic pools in Warms Springs, Georgia– the same pools used by President F.D. Roosevelt and other polio victims as a place for therapy!
May 28-30, 2011
Normally kept empty for preservation, the shallow pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water, with 1.5-hour swim sessions beginning at 10 a.m.
Cost: $20 adults; $12.50 ages 6 to 17; Family Package-$75 (includes admission to Roosevelt’s Little White House)
Tickets to the swim may be purchased over the phone with credit card. Space is limited to 80 participants per session. Reservations are suggested. All remaining tickets will be sold first-come, first-served, based on availability.
* Children must be ages 6 and older to participate.
Location: Warm Springs, GA (Directions from Columbus — Take Highway 27A (Manchester Expressway) northeast to Warm Springs. Proceed through the City of Warm Springs and turn left at the traffic light, continuing north on 27A. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation is approximately 1/4 mile on the left. Driving time from Columbus: 45 minutes.)
For more information: 706-655-5870
