West Side Recreation & Park District
creating memories and providing quality recreation opportunities in the Taft area since 1947
Natatorium
Natatorium Swimming Pool821 4th Street, Taft
661-765-4046
Click here for a 2013 Natatorium Activity flyer.
Open Swim
The William M. Thomas Aquatic Center at the
Walter Glenn Natatorium will open for regular
summer hours on June 11, 2012. All ages are welcome
to stop by to swim and enjoy the slide, spray park
and other amenities that have been added to the updated and renovated facility.
Children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult during open swim sessions.
When: Monday - Friday
Season: June 10 - August 14, 2013
Time: 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Fee: $2 per personSaturday Swim
Open Swim will be held at the Natatorium for a few hours on
Saturdays all summer. Children ages 6 and younger must
be accompanied by an adult during open swim sessions.
When: Saturdays
Season: June 8 - August 10, 2013
(CLOSED July 20 for training)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fee: $1 per person
Night Swim
Don't get a chance to swim during the day? Monday and Thursday nights are just for adults and families. Ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Monday and Thursday evenings
Season: June 10 - August 29, 2013
Time: 7:45-9:00 p.m.
Fee: $1 per person
Lap Swim
Lap Swim is a cool and fun way to exercise this summer. A minimum of 7 paid participants per session is required. ** Evening Lap Swim shares the pool with other activities; lap swimmers will have access to the deep end of the pool.
Who: Ages 16 and older
Sessions:
* May 28 - June 21
* June 24 - July 19
* July 22 - August 16
Morning Swim: 5:30-7:00 a.m. * begins Tuesday, May 28
Evening Swim: 6:00-7:30 p.m. * begins Monday, June 3
Fee: $30 per session or $3 per visit
click here for a lap swim registration and waiver form
Swim Passes
Individual and family swim passes to the pool may be purchased at the Natatorium. Passes are good for the month in which the are purchased. A Passes may be purchased for monthly or full season use and can be used for Open Swim, Saturday Swim and Night Swim only. Family passes cover up to 5 immediate family members (living in the same household). Additional family members may be added at an additional cost - $10/monthly or $25/season. At least one parent or adult (age 18+) must be included on the Family Pass if there are children under 7 years of age listed on the pass.
Monthly: $20 - Individual, $50 - Family
Season: $50 - Individual, $120 - Family
click here for a swim pass registration and waiver form
Swim Lessons 2013 All ages are invited to learn to swim or improve their skills
by participating in one or more of our swim lesson classes.
Classes include Preschool, Parent & Me and Levels 1-3. Each
session is 2-weeks long, with classes taking place Monday
through Thursday. **We now have more classes and some evening lessons!
Session 1: June 17-27
Session 2: July 8-18
Session 3: July 22 - August 1
Fee: $30 per session - Preschool, Levels 1-3
$20 per session - Parent & Me
Registration: begins Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in the District Office, 500 Cascade Place, Taft
click here for a complete swim lesson schedule
Pool Party Rentals
Tired of birthday parties at your home? We have something different for you! The Natatorium is available for private party rentals on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays from June 7 - August 18, 2013. We even have a party package that provides you with partyware, decorations and invitations.
Rental Fees: Start at $165
Reservations: Contact the District Office at 763-4246 to make a reservation
click here for rental fees, available times and policies/regulations
Family Fun Fridays
Cool down with a dip in the pool and do-it-yourself ice cream sundaes! Bring the whole crew down to the Natatorium for these special nights just for families. The fee includes admission and ice cream. The snack bar will also be open. Ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
When:
* Friday, June 21
* Friday, July 26
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person or $12 per family (max 6 people per family living in same household)
Aquatics Week
July 15-19, 2013
Join us for special activities and fun... including Pack the Pool, Penny Dive, Big Splash, Relays/Games and more!
Theme Thursdays
Every Thursday will revolve around a fun theme during
Open Swim at the Natatorium. There will be fun
decorations, music and snack bar specials. Regular
Open Swim rules and policies are in effect.
June 13: Hawaiian
June 20: 80's
June 27: Patriotic
July 4: CLOSED
July 11: Sports
July 18: Pirate
July 25: Easter in July
August 1: Carnival
August 8: Super Hero
