The Mineola Pool will open June 19 and will stay open until Sept. 6. The hours of operation for the pool for June 19 to June 25 will be noon to 8 p.m. The hours of operation from June 26 to Aug. 20 will be Monday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. will be for adult swimming only. Then, from Aug. 21 to Sept. 6, the hours will be noon to 8 p.m.
There are two parking areas available. One will be the Wilson Park Field with the entrance on Union Street and the other will be the Westbury Avenue Field with an entrance on Westbury Avenue.
All residents 3 years and older must have a Leisure Pass. Leisure Passes can be obtained at the Village Hall Recreation Department, located at 155 Washington Avenue. Registration and photographs are by appointment only. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and evening hours are also offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 746-0750 ext. 268 for an appointment. Beginning June 19, registration will take place at the pool by appointment only. Call the Leisure Pass office at 746-1576.
Children's swimming lessons range from Level I to Level V. Lessons are a half hour and are held on Tuesdays though Friday mornings. Adult lessons are also available providing there are enough adults requesting lessons. These lessons are usually held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday. Lessons for adults are also available on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. There is no fee for swimming lessons.
Registration for all lessons are held at the pool. There will be swimming instructors available to answer any question you may have regarding the class level of your child at registration times. Parents must present each child's pass at the time of registration. Classes are filled by lottery system. All those not accommodated for one session are automatically registered for the next session. Registration is also required for adult lessons.
Session I registration will take place on Saturday, June 26 from noon to 2 p.m. All lessons will take place from June 29 to July 16. Classes will be posted on June 27 by 4 p.m. at the pool.
Session II registration will take place on Saturday, July 17 from noon to 2 p.m. All lessons will take place from July 20 to August 6. Classes will be posted on July 18 by 4 p.m. at the pool.