Covington pool renovated and cool

By Debbie Glover
St. Tammany News
Published on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 10:10 AM CDT

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Covington’s newly renovated pool at the Rev. Peter Atkins Park on North Tyler Street has provided city youth and adults with cool fun in the sun. Covington Recreation Department Director Lonnie Tucker said the average pool use per day is about 154 people of all ages.

Aerobics exercise class is continuing on Saturday mornings from 9-10 a.m.

Tucker said it’s a great, cool way to get into shape, make new friends and have fun.

Five camps are using the pool in the mornings, Tuesdays through Fridays, including Faith Bible Church’s Upward Camp, Greater Starlight Baptist Church camp, 21st Century camp, Little Red Schoolhouse and the Boys and Girls Club. The recreation department provides lifeguards for everyone using the pool, including the campers.

Sixteen people have already been taught how to swim at the pool with 25 more registered. The recreation department is providing swimming lessons at no charge by certified instructors for those within Covington’s city limits.

Adult swimming time is 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays with Wize Guys time for those 50 and older provided on Tuesday and Thursday nights. For information regarding the pool or its programs, call the recreation department at 893-4044.

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