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Senior Citizen/Teen Center
The building can be used by seniors (age 55+) Monday-Friday
between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 p.m.
**NEW** Teens (youth
grades 5-12) may use the facility on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, between 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M; Friday
evenings 6:00-10:00 P.M.; and Saturday evenings 6:00-11:00
P.M. **NEW**
The facility is supervised at all times and offers
free drop-in passive recreation activities. Furnishings
include: wide screen televison, pool tables, snooker
table, air hockey table, foosball table, Xbox game
system with games, (2) wall mounted televisions, table
tennis, card tables, couches, computer & internet
access, dance floor, and a variety of board games.
New for seniors is Free exercise equipmnet including
(3) treadmills, (2) stationary bikes, elliptical trainer
and a multi-station weight machine.
Seniors may also dance on Wednesday evenings between
7:00 & 10:00 P.M.
For further information contact the Rec Center
at 647-POOL (7665).
SWIMMING POOL 2008 SEASON
OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 24.
2008 daily swim fees are:
- Resident
- youth (age 3-17) $4.00
- adult (age 16 & over) $5.00
- senior (age 65 & over) $4.00
- Non-Resident
The definition of a resident is someone residing within
the boundaries of Canton Township. Youth who reside
with a resident during the summer months are considered
residents also. Anyone may utilize the pool at a special
price of $2.75 for youth and $3.75 for adults after
5:00 P.M.
Season Swim Passes
Season swim passes will again be available for
the 2008 season. The Pool will not sell discount coupons
this season, persons who still have coupons may use
them during the upcoming season or put them towards
the purchase of season swim passes.
- Pool pass fees are:
- Resident Youth $80.00
- Resident Adult $100.00
- Resident Family $185 (up to four members)
- Additional members $50.00 each)
- Non-Resident Youth $120.00
- N/R Adult $150.00
- N/R Family $277.50 (up to four members)
- Additional members $75.00 each).
The Park District will offer discounted bulk entries
to non-profit agencies and other governmental bodies
at the rate of $500 per 250 entries.
Pool hours are Noon-7:00 PM daily, weather permitting.
The 2007 swim season is scheduled between May 26 and
August 19. Persons 15 years of age or over that are
interested in being lifeguards, cashiers or concession
workers at the pool should contact the Big Creek Park
Recreation Center at 647-POOL (7665).
The pool is available to rent 7:15-8:15 P.M. daily
and betwwen 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. on Saturdays
and Sundays. Rental rate is $200/hour.
Birthday Parties include (1) hour of swimming and
refreshments. Cost for up to (20) children is $109.00.
Any additional children are $5.00 each.
Please click on buttons above/right for additional
information regarding the Big Creek Park Swimming
Pool.
Concessions
The Big Creek Park Pool concession stand operates
during regular pool hours. A partial list of available
items is below.
- Hot Dog: $1.75
- Nachos w/cheese: $2.00
- Pizza: $3.25
- Pretzels: $1.50
- Popcorn: $0.75
- Various Candy: $0.75
- Slushee Drinks: Small $1.75, Large $2.25
- Soft Drinks: Small $1.00, Large $1.50
- Ice Cream: $1.00
Benefits
- Children will have fun in a supervised swimming
pool.
- Activities for all ages.
- No public swimming pool within 15-mile radius
of Canton.
- Opportunity for economic growth by affording non-residents
the convenience to shop, purchase gas and dine while
in Canton.
- Aid in making Canton a more desirable community
to live, raise a family or retire.
- The more residential and commercial properties
that are on the tax rolls reduces the burden to
all taxpayers.
- Opportunity to receive grants to lower the construction
bond.
- Offer teens a place to go and something to do
in a supervised, youth friendly, environment.
- Seniors will have a place to interact with peers
and have recreation programs geared to their needs.
- Provide jobs to area youth and seniors.
Design Notes
Location: Big Creek Park
Pool Capacity: 400 Bathers
Gallons of Water: 222,000
Recreation Center Size: 50' x 100'
(5,000 sq ft)
Senior Usage: Monday-Friday Daytime,
Wednesday evening
Teen Usage: Tues., Thurs., Fri. &
Sat. Evenings
Total Project Cost: $3.5 Million
Bond Amount: $2.8 Million
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