Summertime's Here! Let's Go Swimming in Oldham County!

You need to look no further for something fun to do this weekend. The John W. Black Aquatic Center in Buckner, KY (Oldham County) is officially opening Saturday, May 28!

This pool is huge and your kids will love it! It has a lap pool, a kid's pool with a large umbrella spout showering water, a diving board, and even a sliding board!

Pool hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 12-7 pm, and Sundays 1-6 pm through September 10. Admission is as follows:

• Ages 13-59       $5.00
• Ages   3-12       $4.00
• Ages 60 & up    $3.00
• Ages 2 & under  FREE

If you enjoy yourself and think you'll be going a lot, you can get a summer pool pass to save money. Family of 4 - $250.00, Family of 3 - $200.00, Family of 2 - $150.00, Individual 13 & up - $100.00, and Senior - $90.00. The pool can be rented on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings - call 502-225-0656 for reservations and prices.

There are rules..you must age 13+ to enter alone. You must be 42" tall with swimming skills to go down the slide. You cannot bring coolers, food, or glass. (There is a snack bar available to purchase food and drinks.) If the pool is closed due to weather, NO REFUNDS.

Beginning Wednesday, June 1, you may participate in water fitness classes - 8 classes for $36.00. No swimming skills are needed, and you can even keep your hair dry! Or you can have swim lessons $54.00 for six lessons. Call Laura at the Oldham County Parks & Recreation at 502-225-0656 for more information (if during pool hours, you may call the Aquatic center at 502-225-0655).

There is always a 4th of July celebration beginning at 2:00 pm with singing, flag ceremony, pool races, greased watermelon dive, and fireworks at 10:00 in adjoining Wendell Moore Park. There is always something fun to do in Oldham County, KY!