The Aquatic Center is scheduled to open May 22, 2008

The Aquatic Center, built in 2006, is a 6,559 square foot facility, boasting two water slides, a zero depth entry, a concession area, diving board, and lounge chairs for relaxing!


Hours for 2008!!
     Monday-Friday 1-5 pm and 6-9 pm
     Saturday & Sunday 1-8 pm              . 

Season Passes
     $95 - Family
     $50 - Single

Daily Rates
     $3.00 - age 13 and older
     $2.50 - age 12 and under

The Aquatic Center can be rented for pool parties for you and up to 99 friends for a maximum of two hours.  The cost is $100/hour.  Contact the Aquatic Center to schedule your party. The telephone number is 641-332-2989.

Red Cross Swimming Lessons:  Red Cross swimming lessons are available.  Cost is $25/swimmer.  Minimum class sizes are required so be sure to sign up early.  Click here for the sign up form for swimming lessons.

Dates for 2008 lessons are as follows: 
     Guthrie Center June 3-13
     Panorama June 17-27
     Adair Casey June 30-July 11.

Applications for lifeguards for the 2008 season are now closed.  Please refer to the employment page of this website.

For Information on the Guthrie Center Swim Team

If you would like to be a lifeguard you must complete Red Cross Lifesaving classes prior to beginning employment.  Classes can be taken at the Carroll Recreational Center in Carroll, Iowa (712) 792-5400, at the McCreary Community Building in Perry, Iowa (515) 465-5621, and at the Atlantic YMCA (712) 243-3934 during the school year.