Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill
The Memorial Park Natatorium recently reopened its doors after a month-long period of renovations. Now that indoor activities have resumed, with more upcoming to look forward to, one might ask, what I can do at the Natatorium?
The Natatorium is open to the public and offers many services and activities for all age groups. For starters, adult, group, and private swim lessons are offered and can be scheduled by calling (205) 384-9617.
Next, the Natatorium is registering for pre-swim team practice for children ages five and up. These practices will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 27 – April 4, 2024, from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Bear in mind that this is pre-swim team prep, not lessons, and all participants must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted. To register, visit the Natatorium and bring the $75 fee to pay upon registration.
Rounding out offered scheduled activities, the Natatorium offers water aerobics classes six days per week. The water aerobics classes benefit those with joint pain, as the water takes stress off the joints and muscles and gives the body a zero-gravity experience. The instructors can accommodate swimmers and non-swimmers while modifying workout routines to fit each individual’s abilities.
Water aerobics instructor Karen Handley says, “It’s an amazing place. I’ve been coming for about a year now, and it has been a Godsend. Every instructor does something different, and we all have our specialties and certain areas of the body we want to work on, so if you come several days a week, you’ll get a total body workout, and you’ll feel it.”
The Natatorium’s Water Aerobics schedule is as follows:
- Monday – Friday
9:00-9:50 a.m. – Shallow Water Aerobics
10:00-10:50 a.m. – Deep Water Aerobics
- Saturday
9:00-9:50 a.m. – Shallow Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics classes are $6 each to attend or are included in the purchase of a swimming package. The Natatorium is open daily from 5 a.m. – 4 p.m. for lap swimming and water workouts. This admission fee is $5 or included in the swimming packages.
Swimming Package Pricing
- Single:
Three months – $115
Six months – $165
12 months – $295
- Family Household
Three months – $165
Six months – $245
12 months – $415
- Senior Single
Three months – $95
Six months – $135
12 months – $215
- Senior Household
Three months – $125
Six months – $205
12 months – $335
Lap swimming and water aerobics are all included with the purchase of a package.
You can also host your child’s birthday party at the Natatorium! For more details and to inquire about availability, please call ahead.
Stay active during the colder months in the Memorial Park Natatorium’s heated indoor pool and be on the lookout for more activities as summer approaches. WL
The Memorial Park Natatorium is located at 610 10th Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501. Come by or call (205) 384-9617 for more information.
