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City of Charlottesville Virginia - Smith Aquatic Fitness Center will reopen on Tuesday May 31 20 May 2022 ( news )
City of Charlottesville , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
May 20,2022
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20 , 2022
Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center will reopen on Tuesday , May 31
CHARLOTTESVILLE , VA – Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center located at 1000 - A Cherry Avenue will reopen to the public on Tuesday , May 31 . Smith AFC has been closed since May 2020 for updates to improve the facility’s ventilation and air distribution system .
Smith AFC features a host of aquatic amenities such as a six lane indoor lap/competitive pool , a leisure pool with zero - depth entry , two water slides , an in - water play structure , lazy river , diving board a wet classroom and a variety of learn to swim classes and programs . In addition to the aquatic amenities , Smith AFC also features a fitness room with cardiovascular machines , strength training equipment , a stretching area and limited free weights . A fitness studio is also located within the facility , which has a variety of classes and programs such as yoga , Zumba , aerobics , Pilates , strength and resistance . Other Smith AFC amenities include locker rooms , family changing rooms , parking , Wi - Fi and an observation deck overlooking the natatorium .
Hours of operation for Smith AFC are:
Tuesday May 31
st
– June 2
nd
7am - 8pm
Friday June 3
rd
7am - 7pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday June 4
th
and 5
th
Open daily beginning Monday June 6
th
Note: The lap pool will be fully open each day; however , the recreation pool will open at 4:30pm daily
In addition to the facility reopening , Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is offering new Fitness and Wellness pass options . The new pass offers flexibility and affordability for customers to have access to a single facility , Carver Recreation Center or Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center , or access to both facilities .
Customers who purchase a Fitness and Wellness pass will have access to the amenities at the facility or facilities that they have chosen for the duration of the pass . This new structure allows customers to purchase a pass based on what their fitness and wellness goals and needs are . Fitness and Wellness passes are also eligible for the Parks & Recreation scholarship that provides discounts for individuals or families in need financial assistance . Additionally , outdoor pool passes will be valid at Smith AFC for this summer .
For more information about the recreational facilities and Fitness and Wellness pass structure and pricing , please visit:
https://www . charlottesville . gov/404/Fitness - and - Wellness
Media Contact
Dana Kasler
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
434 - 970 - 3215
kaslera@charlottesville . gov
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