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Staff reports: summer registration open, "Kraken Academy" swim option and May 21 ribbon cutting announced

Parks and Recreation · May 12, 2026
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Staff said summer program registration opened April 24, introduced a new swim option called Kraken Academy, reported staffing counts for the aquatic center (40 returning, 34 new), gave a June 4 soft opening for the pool and announced a May 21 ribbon cutting for a new playground/river hydro exhibit; staff also summarized volunteer activity and a 113-tree community sale.

Recreation staff reported multiple operational updates to the Parks and Recreation group.

Registration for summer programs opened April 24; staff said popular offerings such as gymnastics, swim lessons and a zookeeper-for-a-day program often fill quickly and additional spots were added for T‑ball. Staff introduced a new swim program called "Kraken Academy," described as training…

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