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Richland Parks reports early pool opening, expanded seasonal staff and summer events
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Commission heard that George Prout Pool opened early for lap sessions, staff certifications continued and a full schedule of summer events — including Dive Into Summer on June 21 and the Richland Regatta — is under way.
Julie Piper, Richland recreation manager, told the Parks and Recreation Commission on June 12 that the city pool opened early this year for lap swim sessions and will begin open swim this weekend.
Piper said the department has about 20–30 returning seasonal employees and 15 new pool staff this year. She reported that five lifeguards were recently recertified and five new lifeguards were certified last week; another blended-learning lifeguard course was starting the next day. Piper said swim lesson registration opens at 10 a.m. Monday for residents and at 8 a.m. the following day for nonresidents.
The recreation report listed a schedule of upcoming community events: Dive Into Summer on June 21 (including a $1 swim at George Prout Pool and activities at John Dam Plaza), the Richland Regatta at Howard Amon Park the coming weekend, Fusion Fest at John Dam Plaza and other seasonal activities such as Live at 5, Mushroom Fest and Cool Desert Nights. Piper said staff help from returning seasonal employees reduces onboarding burden and builds a year‑round pool of event and program workers.
Piper noted other ongoing programs including family bingo and pop‑up play days, and previewed staffing changes, including the upcoming retirement of longtime employee Stan Johnson. Commissioners praised recent projects and events; one commissioner said public feedback on the Howard Amon playground had been “nothing but great.”
The presentation was informational; no formal actions were taken during the recreation report.
