Jason Whitbeck plays in the Rec Center’s new spray park. —Kathy Cook photo
New attractions and activities at the Ridgefield Recreation Center are aimed at boosting summertime visits by the center’s more than 6,000 members.
This will be the first full summer with the new outdoor 2,800-square-foot spray bay, a type of water park without rides that is safe for small children, and the new activity is a duathlon bicycle and running competition for children aged four to 14. It is set for June 14.
The recreation center is promoting the spray bay and duathlon with a colorful sign near the road. It is hoped to boost participation during the summer, when many people are away on vacation, meaning out-of-town, said Katherine Fassman, marketing director for the center.
Call it a staycation.
“We want to give them something to look forward to in town,” Fassman said.
The attractions are not limited to Ridgefielders only. Out-of-towners are welcome to use the center’s pool in addition to the spray station for children. A day pass for non-members to use the facilities is $10.
It’s a day out for a young family.
“The spray station has water shooting out of various devices. It’s a great way to cool down all ages,” Fassman said.
The spray station first opened last August, late in the summer season. Only a few people got to enjoy it. This is the first full season with the mini water park.
There is no extra charge on a membership to use the facility. It is included in the regular membership price of $240 for resident families, and $504 for non-resident families.
The duathlon for children is co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Bicycle Company. The race will be conducted at the recreation center campus and consists of three age groups, four to six, seven to 10, and 11 to 14. Each age group has different race distances and start times. The race is in its second year.
Participants will receive a T-shirt and be professionally timed with posted results. The deadline to register is June 12. For more information, please visit the web at ridgefieldbicycle.com
There’s something for everyone at the recreation center.
“Our goal is to keep people of all ages active,” Fassman said
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