A Splash Bash for the Pool’s 20th Birthday on June 23
The North Liberty Aquatic Center is turning 20 this summer! Join us for a birthday celebration with food trucks, a DJ, photo opportunities and pool fun.
The five Ws
- Who: Everyone! This is a free, all ages event.
- What: Let’s celebrate the pool’s 20th birthday
- Where: North Liberty Aquatic Center, 520 W Cherry St.
- When: Sunday, June 23, from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Why: Who doesn’t love a good birthday party!
What to expect
- Food trucks including Kona Ice and Elara’s Wood-Fired Pizza
- The concessions stand will be open with limited items.
- Star Entertainment will be DJing
- Rubber duckies, a whole pool filled with hundreds of rubber duckies for kids to take one home
- Photo opportunities with Corridor Photo Booths
- Birthday cake and giveaways
What to bring
Swimsuits, towels, life jackets and anything else your swimmer may need to feel comfortable. Only coastguard-approved life jackets are allowed. No other inflatable toys, please.
How to get there
The outdoor pool is located at 520 W Cherry St. Enter the pool deck from the outside gate.
You also might be wondering
- This event is free. No daily fee or membership is required to swim during this designated time.
- Lifeguards will be on duty, but caregivers are expected to also be in the pool.
- Alcohol is prohibited.
- The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.
Fun Facts on the Pool
- The pool holds 266,000 gallons of water!
- The North Liberty Aquatic Center has more than 100 staff members including lifeguards, swim instructors and concession staff
- There have been only three Aquatic Supervisors in North Liberty the past 20 years: Janet Ellerbrock, Katie Gerot and current supervisor Ashley Bjork
- The bond referendum to help pay for the pool was passed on Tuesday, April 9, 2002
- The outdoor pool opened in 2004
- The recreation director back when the pool opened was Shelly Simpson, and she still is today!
- Monthly or yearly memberships are available for anyone wanting an easy and economical way to access the Recreation Center and Aquatic Center
- Last year there were 731 Silver (pool) memberships and 766 Black & Gold (rec and pool) memberships who actively used the pool
Who to thank
This event is part of the City Slate. The yearlong schedule of events is made possible by A2Z Heating & Plumbing, Centro, Inc, Collins Community Credit Union, The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID, Hills Bank, MidWestOne Bank, South Slope Cooperative, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Urban Acres Real Estate and Veridian Credit Union.
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Accessibility
We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5755.
More City Slate Fun
This event is part of the City Slate, a compilation of North Liberty’s largest and free city-produced events, with more than 40 events planned in 2024. Explore the schedule at northlibertyiowa.org/cityslate.