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F.B. Argue Recreation Area Opening Info
Because so many parents have asked, we will be having a
third session of swim lessons beginning on August 4, 2014.
If you want to register your child/children for these
lessons, ask the gate keeper at the Town Beach. The last
class for the night session will also be held on Monday,
August 4th.
The Parks and Recreation Commission would like to thank all
of the parents for their support this season. Thank you also
to Mrs. Adams for reading a day or two a week. She has been
sharing The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with all
interested listeners. We are also continuing with our daily
activities during the week. We will make bugs again on
Monday, August 4. We have a duck hunt on Tuesday, Airhead
Bingo on Wednesday, Games on Thursday, and Sand Castle
Building on Friday. Come down and join in the fun!
The recreation area will be open through August 23, 2014.
Watch for information about pool day.
There will be activities during the summer which will be
advertised at the recreation area. At this point we are
planning Arts and Crafts on some Mondays, Duck Hunt on
Tuesday, Airhead Bingo on Wednesday from 2:30- 3:30, Game
Day( card games, checkers, yatzee, mancala, Candy Land, etc)
on Thursday, and Sand Castle building to be judged on Friday
at 3:00.
The daily admission for residents is $0.75 per person or a
family season pass can be bought for $40. Daily admission
for non-residents is $1.00 per person. All persons entering
the area will be expected to pay. Children under 5 years old
will be admitted free with a paid adult.
Contact the Parks and Recreation Committee at 435-1850 or
Forest B Argue Recreation Area (after June 24) at 435-7457
with questions.
Swimming Lessons
We will be offering swimming lessons again this summer.
Registration for swimming lessons will be held at the
recreation area from 12-5 the week of June 24. We will run
two 2 week sessions (a third session may be offered pending
enrollment). You will find more information about swimming
lessons on the registration form.
The cost for the swimming lessons for residents is $10 per
child, not to exceed $30 per family. The cost for
non-residents is $25 per child not to exceed $75.
To register your child for swimming lessons please bring
the form below to the F.B. Argue Recreation Area or contact
the Forest B Argue Recreation Area at 435-7457 with
questions.
Thank you to all the support we have received from parents
this summer. We pride ourselves on being a safe and happy
environment for your children to enjoy throughout the
summer. Our lifeguards are on duty from 12:00- 5:00 on
weekdays. We are completing our first set of swimming
lessons and will be starting our night time set of lesson
next week. There will be no night swimming except for
lessons the weeks of July 20th and July 27th. If you have
not heard about times for your child’s lessons please check
in at the pool area. With warm weather, we have had great
attendance so far. Because so many parents had asked for
weekend hours, we are open on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00
to 5:00. Please plan on using the pool area with your
families on these days. You could even bring a grill and
have a cookout. On Saturday, July 19, after the parade we
will be open for free swimming and will be sponsoring a
cookout as part of Old Home Day. For $2 you will be able to
get a hamburger/cheeseburger or hot dog, chips and a drink.
If you have any concerns, comments, or questions please
contact Minni at the pool area. So, come down and join us
for some family fun! We look forward to seeing you!
Function Request Form |
Swimming Lessons Registration
Form
About the Dr.
Forest B Argue Memorial Pool....
This three acre park
located within walking distance of many homes in
Pittsfield serves as
the Town Pool. If features two pavilions suitable for
group picnics, arts and crafts, picnics a recently
refurbished snack bar/bathroom building. The pool is
managed by the Pittsfield Park and Recreation Commission
and is open seven days a week during the summer months.
A fishing derby, ice skating and other similar events
are scheduled during the year.
The park was donated to
the town by the Pittsfield Rotary in 1961 in memory of
Dr. Forest B. Argue, MD. This pond was previously known
as Clarks Pond being used as a mill pond. The pond was
dredged, a new dam built, fencing erected about the
perimeter of the pond area and a new bath house was
erected.
Old Home Day BBQ at the
Pool
Fall Foliage at the Pool
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