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Benson City Pool opens next week opening

Published: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:57 AM CDT
The City of Benson starts off the summer season with the opening of the pool Thursday, May, 28 at noon. Recreational swim general admission is 25 cents for children 12 and under, $1 for those 13 and above. Children 8 and older are welcome to swim without an adult. Along with the opening of the pool, that week Cox Communications and the City of Benson Parks and Recreation Department will host a movie in the Park on Friday, May 29, featuring Kung Fu Panda! The movie will begin at dark. On Saturday, May 30, Exit 303 will be playing at Lions Park for a family concert and cance starting at 7 p.m.

Summer Aquatics Program:

Children's Swimming Lessons- Cost: $20 per session

American Red Cross swimming lessons are offered at the City of Benson pool. Lessons will be offered in four two-week sessions on weekday mornings from 10 a.m. until 10:50 a.m.


Session 1: June 1- June 12 Session 2: June 15-June 26 Session 3: July 5 - July 17 Session 4: July 20 - July 31

Fitness swimming for kids 8 to 17- Cost: General admission: Structured lap swimming workout, including stroke corrections, drills, etc. Children must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping. This course is designed for children with intermediate to advanced swimming skills. Fitness swimming offered on Saturday's 9-9:50 a.m.

Swimming playtime- cost: child admission

Instructor-led play group with various swimming and out-door activities. Parent participation is required, only child pays admission fee. Swimming playtime offered Saturday's 10-10:50 a.m.

Adult Lap Swim- cost: General admission

The main pool is 25 yards long with a depth range of 3-5 feet. Lap swimming is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Dive in Movie- cost: General admission

Families are invited to participate in a "Dive in Movie" June 6 to June 20. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m.

Family Fun Nights- Cost: General admission

Enjoy a night at the pool with your family! Swim time is set aside for families to spend time together in the swimming pool. Family fun nights will be held July 11 and July 25 from 7-9 p.m.

Teen Swim Nights- Cost: General admission

Attention all teen's ages 13-17 are invited to a night at the pool. Join friends at the Benson City Pool from 7-9 p.m. on June 13 and Aug. 1.

For additional information call (520) 720-6044 or (520) 720-6072.



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