NWPPRD Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - January 26, 2021
John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool is Open!
Lap Swim ~ Open Swim ~ Aerobics ~ Volleyball ~ Kids Pool ~ Hot Tub! Reserve your swim time below!
Updated Guidance for John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool
On January 8th, Governor Inslee announced the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery Plan. As part of the Roadmap to Recovery Plan, we received updated guidance for Water Recreation Facilities this week. We are pleased to share with you the updated guidance will not pose changes to our current facility operations!
We are working diligently to keep our facility safe and accessible for you – our valued patrons!
We need your help to ensure we are following two important parts of our reopening guidance:
1. Physical Distancing:
Please ensure you are maintaining a six-foot minimum physical distance from patrons and employees in ALL areas of the facility. This includes the WATER, locker rooms, lobby, pool deck, and all communal areas.
Lap Swimmers: If you are taking a break at the end of your lane, please ensure you are keeping a six-foot minimum of physical distance between you and other swimmers taking a break at the same time.
Members of the same household may occupy the same lane and/or pool section as long as they can keep an appropriate physical distance from those outside their household.
2. Face Coverings:
Face coverings/masks to cover the nose and mouth are required at all times in the facility. This includes the locker rooms, lobby, pool deck, spa (hot tub), and any communal areas.
• Face coverings/masks may be removed when swimming in the pool or training pool. Masks or face shields must be worn during Water Volleyball.
• Face coverings/masks must be put on immediately upon exiting the pool.
• Patrons and staff must wear a face-covering/mask in an indoor environment, even if six-foot physical distancing is maintained, in situations including but not limited to:
o Lounging on the pool deck (or watching from the bleachers)
o Using the spa (hot tub)
o Lifeguarding on the pool deck
Our staff will be actively reminding patrons of these guidelines, as necessary.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our patrons, staff, and facility safe for your water recreation needs!
NWPPRD
John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool is Open!
Facility Hours:
Monday-Friday 6:00-9:00 a.m. and 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00am-1:45 p.m.
What to Expect:
• All patrons must enter through the front doors and check in at the front desk. Patrons will exit the facility using the double doors near the locker rooms.
• Masks are REQUIRED at all times, except when you are in the pool. Please put your mask on immediately upon exiting the water.
• Patrons and staff must maintain six feet of physical distance in all areas of the facility.
• The locker rooms will be open for changing and restroom use. The requirements for masks and maintaining six feet of physical distance must be followed. Showers and lockers will not be available. Patrons who wish to change in the locker rooms are welcome to do so. After changing for the pool, please take all personal belongings on to the pool deck with you; we will have space for you put your things. No personal belongings are to be left unattended in the locker room.
• A maximum of two swimmers will be scheduled per lane for lap swim. Members of the same family may have more than two people in their lane if six feet of distance can be maintained between them and other people.
• Independent exercise and water walking may be done during lap swim. Please keep in mind, you will be sharing your lane with another person.
• For Open Swim, the pool will be divided into quadrants to allow more water play while maintaining physical distance.
• Reservations will be required. Lap swim will be scheduled in 30-minute time blocks and Open Swim in 1-hour time blocks. You may book more than one 30-minute lap swim block (for additional fee). Water Aerobics and Volleyball will be one hour. Reservations may be scheduled up to two weeks in advance. Please call to let us know if you are unable to make your reservation time, so we can offer it to other patrons.
• A separate reservation and fee are required for hot tub use. Face covering/mask is required during spa (hot tub) use.
• Patrons must be 13 years of age or older to register for a lap swim lane without a parent or guardian.
• Spectators may enter the pool deck area if they maintain six feet of physical distance from others and pay admission. Handi-capable patrons may be assisted by a caregiver, if needed (no charge for the caregiver).
Single Session Admission Rates (per person):
Lap Swim- $5 per 30-minute time block (You may book additional time blocks at $5 each)
Hot Tub - $5 per 30-minute time block (You may book additional time blocks at $5 each)
Water Aerobics & Vollebyall - $10 per class (1 Hour)
Open Swim: $10 per Swim (1 Hour)
Training (Kids' Wading) Pool- $5 per 30-minute time block (You may book additional time blocks at $5 each)
Staff will be available to assist with scheduling your reservation during front desk hours. Please note: Full payment is required to secure your reservation.
Please call us at 360.675.7665 to schedule your swim time! Online reservations are available by clicking below.
We look forward to welcoming you back!
Please note: The pool will close early if there are no scheduled reservations. Thank you for understanding.
Reservation Cancellation & No-Show Policy
Reservations and prepayment are required for all pool activities - lap swim, open swim, water aerobics, water volleyball, training (kids) pool, and hot tub.
Reservations cancelled at least two hours in advance of the scheduled swim time will receive a credit to their eSoft account to be used for a future swim. Reservations cancelled less than two hours in advance of the scheduled swim time will forfeit the entry fee and/or have a punch deducted from the patron's punch card.
No Show's will forfeit the entry fee and/or have a punch deducted from the patron's punch card. If a patron has three no-shows in a 30-day period, their account will be put on hold for the following 30 days. While the patron account is on hold, they may utilize the facility on a space available basis by registering at the front desk.
North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District Releases Audit Report
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jay Cochran
360-675-7665
North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District’s Releases Audit Report
The Washington State Auditor’s Office met with the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District’s Board of Commissioners this month for an exit conference after conducting the District’s audit, which ranged from 2016-2019. The Auditor’s Office did provide some recommended improvement areas for the District’s internal controls but overall had no significant findings. The complete report, including the recommended improvement areas, can be found on our website under the Accountability Audit Report. So far, the District has successfully implemented five out of the seven recommended improvements and already moving forward to completing the last two. Our goal at the District is to be transparent and posting this Audit Report is a step in that direction.
For information or questions, please call the District at 360-675-7665
About Us
North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District operates the taxpayer-supported John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, and the Clover Valley ballfields and off-leash dog park in Oak Harbor, Washington. Our patrons enjoy a multitude of aquatic programming for people of all ages to enhance their fitness and health.
Employment Opportunities
North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District will be seeking American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards and Swim Instructors (WSI required) for John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool when the pool reopens. If you are interested in a position with the District, please submit your resume to admin@oakharborpool.com.
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Contact Us
North Whidbey Pool, Park & Recreation District
85 Southeast Jerome Street, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277
Director: Jay Cochran jcochran@oakharborpool.com Director of Maintenance & AFO: Shane Hoffmire shoffmire@oakharborpool.com Administrative: Julie Millang jmillang@oakharborpool.com Aquatics: Valerie Steely vsteely@oakharborpool.com
Front Desk Hours
Front Desk Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 6:00-9:00 a.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00-9:00 a.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00-9:00 a.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00-9:00 a.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00-9:00 a.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
For assistance outside of these hours: Please call 360.675.7665 and leave a detailed message; we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Public Records Requests
To make a Public Records Request please contact Julie Millang for the necessary forms.
Files coming soon.
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