The Skinny on the Dip
By: Stacey Wilson
Soledad-Mission Recreation District
"more than just swimming"
The Real Deal (Project Description)
I have heard some interesting rumors about the Soledad Pool Renovation project around town. They have been as abrasive as, "why the heck are you making it an outdoor pool?!" to as far-fetched as, "you closing and filling in the pool?" So, we thought you'd like to know what is really going on:
The Soledad Pool Renovation project is limited to only the swimming pool room. The roof, wall panels, main structure beams, and the entire southwest wall will be removed. New steel beams, wall panels, roll-up doors, and roof will be placed. Additional renovations or additions will be made: the parking lot, pool deck shower, water fountains, and a heating/ventilation system in the pool room.
The lobby and locker room renovations are pending until finances allow. The same goes for the The Rec's visionary dream of adding water features someday, such as slides, spray pads, and a climbing apparatus.
So Far. (Project Update)
The week of February 11, 2008 demolition began on the Soledad Pool Renovation project. Roof panels were ripped noisily from the purlins, purlins torn mercilessly from the beams, and the beams.gently and slowly removed by crews and cranes. It was an exciting few weeks of really visible and large-scale changes around here. Work is scheduled to be completed by the middle of May, and the Soledad Pool is to reopen around June 1st.
Currently, the smaller-scale details of renovating an old building are taking place: saw-cutting cement, digging up old footings and creating new spaces for the new beams, and troubleshooting underground. Old plumbing and electrical are being removed to make room for the new.
Hopefully, you can take this real info on the Soledad Pool Renovation project and celebrate along with us the many years of hard work by staff and our volunteer board members to bring this project to fruition. We are sure excited to add a renovated aquatic facility to our list of top quality programs: remember, The Rec is "more than just swimming"!
"More Than Just Swimming" (Programs)
We have worked hard to grow from you Rec District that provided only aquatic programs to being your Rec District to provide a wide array of quality programming to exceed the expectations of patrons of all ages. That being said, please peruse our long, and ever expanding, list of program offerings at The Rec. Come on by any time to our offices at the Soledad Pool: we are open during renovation!
Summer/Fall 2008 Programs: Specialty Day Camps, Water Aerobics, Adult Stroke Clinic, Track Team, Junior Team Tennis, Day Trips, Adult Softball, Father/Son Hiking Trip, Swimming Lessons, One-day Adult Tennis Tournament, Free Family Movies at the Park, Swim Team, an Adult 5k/ kid 1-mile fun run, and even more!!
It Takes a Village (Job Announcements)
In order to run our top-quality programs throughout the year, the Soledad-Mission Recreation District is hiring motivated and responsible persons knowledgeable in the following areas: Tennis, Track, Child Care, Swimming, General Maintenance, and Audio/Visual/Computers. Part-time positions available, and pay starts at $9.00 per hour. Supervisory positions available, and pay starts at $11.00 per hour.
Please contact The Rec at 678-3745, or soledadrec@razzolink.com, for application information.
