Aquatic Center offers new features

The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is welcoming back guests with renovated swimming pools, a new play structure and the inflatable obstacle courses. After being closed last summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests can now enjoy all the new amenities during recreational swim. "We opened to the public May 29th and so far, we have had a great turnout," said recreation supervisor Chad Gunter. "We are all looking forward to a great summer. Due to the pandemic, we did not know what we would be able to offer at first." Recreational swim will take place daily from 1 to 5 p.m., now through Sept. 6, with a family night swim from 6:30 to 8:30 July 15 to 18. The giant inflatable obstacle courses will also be featured every Saturday and Sunday for an extra $3. Swim lessons are offered through the summer as well as birthday parties, starting July 5. There will be one birthday party available per day. Lap swim will also continue with times being offered throughout the morning, afternoon and night During last year's closure due to COVID-19, only swim teams such as the Folsom Sea Otters and the Sierra Marlins could use the pool. The aquatic center renovated the park's kid section by adding new concrete, electrical, plumbing, plus a new play structure, a floating basketball hoop and three new umbrellas during the closure. Local artist Geo Graening donated a giant clam shell sculpture, "Shell of Thrones," to commemorate the new additions. "Aside from the play structure," Gunter said, "we did a lot of little things the public would not necessarily notice. We improved a lot of little stuff. We are just so pleased we can provide this great facility to the public and want to thank the city of Folsom for all the support." The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is at 1200 Riley St., Folsom. Find details about the aquatic center programs, current health and safety protocol, passes and additional information online or call 916-461-6640.