Pool: Opening Mon., May 27
The new swimming pool and splash pad at the Fannin County Recreation Complex on Gray Street in Blue Ridge are set to open May 27.
That was the good news Recreation Director Eddie O’Neal told county commissioners Chairman Jamie Hensley, and Johnny Scearce and Glenn Patterson, at their regular meeting Tuesday, May 14.
O’Neal said all that remained was low voltage wiring for the meters for the chemical pumps, a Thursday inspection, and the installation of the safety pad floor for the splash pad. That flooring was expected to be put down Monday of this week, weather permitting. O’Neal explained an epoxy is used and it needs a couple of good weather days to dry properly.
The only item not in place when the pool opens will be the large slide, which has not yet arrived. When it does, O’Neal said the pool will be closed for a day while it is installed.
O’Neal said day passes for the pool will be $5 each, with children under 5 years old admitted free. Annual passes for residents will be $65 and $125 for non-residents. Families of up to five can get an annual pass for $125 for local residents to $200 for non-residents.
Pool rental will be offered for $100 per hour with a two hour maximum limit. Lifeguards will also have to be paid $25 per hour, and the number of life guards is based on the number of people using the pool during the rental.
Pool hours will be Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Passes and more information are available at the recreation department office at the main complex off Tom Boyd Road.