Holding Park Aquatic Center opens for the season May 27, patrons encouraged to register & pay in advance

Holding Park Aquatic Center (HPAC), 133 W. Owen Ave., will open for the season Saturday, May 27, at 9 a.m.

Daily admission fees for Wake Forest residents are $1 for children ages 2 and under; $4 for children ages 3-13; and $5 for patrons ages 13-59; and $4 for ages 60 and over. Daily admission fees for non-Wake Forest residents are $2 for children ages 2 and under; $6 for children ages 3-13; and $7 for patrons ages 13-59; and $6 for ages 60 and over.

Open swim times are scheduled in three-hour blocks, with 30-minute breaks in between to allow staff to clean and sanitize the facility, including deck chairs, door handles, handrails, and other high-touch areas.

A maximum of 200 patrons will be allowed inside the facility during each session. To help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, patrons are strongly encouraged to register and pay online in advance at https://bit.ly/HoldingParkAquaticCenter. Pre-registration opens 14 days in advance. Walk-ins and on-site registration are also allowed if space is available.

New this year, RecCard holders can purchase a Pool Punch Pass worth 20 daily swim sessions at HPAC. The Pool Punch Pass is available to Wake Forest residents for $60 and non-Wake Forest residents for $100. Again, you must obtain a RecCard prior to purchasing a Punch Pass.

Swim lesson registration will begin Thursday, June 1, at 8 a.m. Online registration will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until all slots are filled. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/wfswimlessons.

Open to the public during the summer months, the HPAC features a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool, two water slides with plunge pool and children’s pool with water play. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/HoldingParkAquaticCenter or call the PRCR Department at 919-435-9560.