Children have fun at the splash pad at the City Park pool. The pool and splash pad will open for the season on May 27. (File Photo)

PARKERSBURG — The City Park pool and splash pad will open for the season on May 27, city officials announced.

Also, the city has expanded its partnership with the YMCA to offer water aerobics and aqua Zumba classes at the City Park pool. The partnership uses the expertise of the YMCA instructors, giving residents more opportunities to stay active and healthy while enjoying the public facilities, a release from the city said.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our residents and visitors access to a fun, affordable and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant aquatic facility for the summer,” Mayor Tom Joyce said. “We are equally excited to partner with the YMCA to offer these aquatics fitness classes to the community.”

The City Park pool and the splash pad have been successful since the splash pad opened in 2018. Attendance has significantly increased compared to years prior to the improvements, the city said.

May 27 is a Saturday. Memorial Day is Monday, May 30.

The hours for 2023 will be:

* Monday: 11 a.m. water aerobics; noon-8 p.m., open pool hours.

* Tuesday: noon-6 p.m., open pool hours; 6:15 p.m., Aqua Zumba.

* Wednesday: 11 a.m. water aerobics; noon-8 p.m., open pool hours.

* Thursday: noon-6 p.m., open pool hours.

* Friday: noon-6 p.m., open pool hours.

* Saturday: 11 a.m., Aqua Zumba; noon-6 p.m., open pool hours.

* Sunday: 1-5 p.m., open pool hours.

Aqua fitness sessions are free.

Expanded hours of operation take into account the construction at the Southwood Park Pool in Parkersburg and Jackson Park Pool in Vienna.

The City Park Pool and the splash pad will be available for rental on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

The 2023 pool rates for this season are:

* Admission: age 2 and under, free; ages 3-17, $4; age 18-54, $6; ages 55 and older, $4.

* City Park Pool rentals: two hours, up to 25 people, $280 without concessions; two hours up to 50 people, $380 without concessions; three hours up to 25 people, $450 without concessions; three hours, up to 50 people, $600 without concessions.

For reservations, to purchase of a season pass or more information, call the parks office at 304-424-8572 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.