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Boulder City outlines summer programs, staffing and new events as pools and camps reopen
Summary
Recreation staff reported summer programming details: tiny tots graduation (12 participants), a summer bash (~75 attendees), Jazz in the Park May 31, summer camps in June–July, youth sports with about 17 teams (~200 players) and a full aquatics staff of 28 lifeguards for the season.
Recreation coordinator Michelle Fuller told the commission the department has a packed summer calendar and is launching a trial Jazz in the Park concert May 31 at Bicentennial Park. "Families can bring out blankets, chairs, come and enjoy free jazz music," Fuller said; the event is scheduled 6–8 p.m. and will feature food vendors and rec center information tables.
Fuller said the department graduated 12 "tiny tots" this year and that the summer bash attracted about 75 people. Summer safety programming starts next week with activities including bowling, swimming and visits to the library splash pad; registration and flyers are available at the rec center and online.
Bridget, who presented the sports program update, said adult and youth leagues are active: spring women’s volleyball is in championship play, coed softball enters postseason soon, and summer men’s basketball begins July 8. She said youth sports currently fielded 17 teams with roughly 200 players and that summer camps will run in June and July.
Aquatics coordinator Sierra Beggs said pool operations resumed with a soft opening over Memorial Day weekend and full summer hours will begin on Tuesday. Beggs said staffing is strong: "We have a full staff of 28 lifeguards," and the department completed a multi-day in-service training to prepare the team.
A commissioner asked whether the safety program receives funding or support from the Clark County School District; Callaway said safety programming is funded from the city’s general fund and that the school district provides facility access (multipurpose rooms) but not direct funding. Separately, the commission heard a resident concern about aging vans used for summer transport; Callaway said the three vans used have low miles despite their age and still meet program needs.
Staff urged residents to register program needs and requests on the city website so the department can prioritize capital and program decisions.
