Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center, 1186 Teson Road, officially opens on Saturday, May 28, with daily operating hours of noon to 6 p.m. However, while Hazelwood schools are in session, the Aquatic Center will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays.

Admission prices remain the same as last year. The daily admission prices and costs for season passes are listed below. For the Aquatic Center to open, the temperature must reach 75° before noon. After 4 p.m., the facility will close if the temperature drops below 75°. In addition, it closes at 5 p.m. when the Hazelwood Sharks have a home swim meet.

Its most unique feature is a 360° bubble slide made in Sweden, which is the first of its kind to be used in the Midwest. Other fun amenities include two lightning-fast water slides, one for tubing and the other for body surfing; a 600-foot lazy river that generates waves; a giant bucket that dumps gallons of water over a colorful play structure; a water swirl that spins swimmers around in circles; and a little tot wave pool with spray features and a shark slide. The Aquatic Center also has a 25-meter competition pool, known as the Shark Tank, with two diving boards. The facility offers a full-service concession stand that serves hot food, cold treats and refreshing beverages.

Among the new activities offered this summer is a fitness program called River Walking that runs from June 13 to July 25. Another fun event is a Cardboard Boat Race on Saturday, July 23. Two-person teams will be challenged to build a boat, using corrugated cardboard and duct tape, and race it across the pool. ‘Bash at the Bay Teen Nights’ for kids age 13-17 will be held on June 17 and July 15.

For more details, call the Recreation Office at 314-731-0980 or check out the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Summer 2016 Activity Guide posted on the City’s website at www.hazelwoodmo.org

DAILY ADMISSION                  RESIDENT     NON-RESIDENT

Child, ages 4-15                        $5                   $10

Senior, age 55 & over             $5                    $12

Adult, ages 15-54                     $6                    $12

SEASON PASSES

Individual                              $ 75                  $140

Family (up to 4 people)                       $180                 $275

Each additional family member—add $45

Reduced Rates                         $ 50                  $ 95

Starting July 11                     $115                 $180

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