City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation

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Announcement for Learn to Swim Participants

Due to the expected inclement weather, the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division is canceling all swim lessons, swim team practices, and other scheduled programming tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19, at Gonzalez Pool. The forecasted thunderstorms pose a significant threat to public safety, and our priority is to ensure the well-being of all participants.

To accommodate for the lost lesson time, we will hold a makeup session on Friday, June 28. Should additional cancellations be necessary, we will issue vouchers equivalent to the monetary value of the lessons missed due to the weather.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this tropical cyclone. For any inquiries, please contact us via email at Aquatics@brownsvilletx.gov.

Thank you,

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division

Anuncio para los participantes de Aprender a Nadar

Debido al clima inclemente esperado, la División de Acuáticos de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Brownsville está cancelando todas las clases de natación, las prácticas del equipo de natación y otros programas programados para mañana, miércoles 19 de junio, en la piscina Gonzalez. Las tormentas eléctricas pronosticadas representan una amenaza significativa para la seguridad pública, y nuestra prioridad es garantizar el bienestar de todos los participantes.

Para compensar el tiempo perdido de las lecciones, realizaremos una sesión de recuperación el viernes 28 de junio. Si son necesarias cancelaciones adicionales, emitiremos vales equivalentes al valor monetario de las lecciones perdidas debido al clima.

Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión mientras navegamos por este ciclón tropical. Para cualquier consulta, por favor contáctenos por correo electrónico a Aquatics@brownsvilletx.gov.

Gracias,

La División de Acuáticos de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Brownsville

Brownsville, TX, May 28, 2024 — The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department announces that Sams Memorial Pool is currently closed due to necessary renovations and upgrades. The pool was discovered to be leaking a significant amount of water, prompting the city to call in a contractor on April 25, 2024, to initiate repairs.

During the initial repair process, another leak was detected while refilling the pool with water. This issue was promptly addressed at the Brownsville City Commission meeting, where a change order for the additional repairs was submitted and approved on May 21, 2024.

The approved change order outlines that the necessary repairs will be completed by the end of June 2024. In the meantime, all aquatic programs, including public swim, lap swimming, swimming lessons, and water aerobics will be temporarily relocated to Tony Gonzalez Pool, located at 34 Tony Gonzalez Dr.

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is committed to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of its residents and visitors. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance and upgrade Sams Memorial Pool.

About the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department:

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing high-quality recreational opportunities and facilities to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. Through community engagement and sustainable practices, we aim to create a vibrant and inclusive environment for all.

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**Important Notice to Swim Patrons of The City of Brownsville**

We regret to inform you that Sams Memorial Pool, located at 501 E. Ringgold St., will be unavailable for swim programs until further notice. We are currently working diligently to update the pool's chemical feeding system and repair detected leaks.

In the meantime, all swim programs including Memorial Day Splash Day, Dive-In Movies, water aerobics, swim lessons, lap swim, swim team practices, and pool rentals will be offered at Tony Gonzalez Pool, located at 34 Tony Gonzalez Dr.

We are committed to keeping our stakeholders informed about our progress and will post updates regularly. Once the projects are completed, Sams Memorial Pool will reopen with the full range of programming.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sincerely,

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department

As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for everything you do to support the City of Brownsville. Your unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality products and services has been instrumental in our success, and we are grateful for your hard work and dedication.

During this holiday season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you. May your Christmas be filled with joy, love, and laughter, and may the New Year bring you happiness, health, and prosperity.

We value the strong partnerships we have built with each of you and look forward to continuing our work together in 2024. Thank you for being an essential part of our team.

From our PARD 512 Division have a

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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🎄🌊 Splashing into the Holidays with City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Aquatics! 🌊🎄 Season's Greetings, Water Lovers! 🎁✨ As we wrap up 2023, the City of Brownsville Parks & Rec Aquatics Division sends waves of warm wishes to all our amazing patrons! 🎉 We hope your holidays are filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness. 🤗 While our pools may be taking a winter nap, we're already counting down the days until we can dive back into action! 📆 Mark your calendars: Public swim hours make their triumphant return in March 2024, just in time for some springtime aquatic fun! 🌸💦 And for those eager to conquer the waves, Learn to Swim lessons will be making a splash in June 2024. 🎈 Get ready for the ultimate pool party because the grand reopening celebration is set for Memorial Day, May 2024! 🇺🇸🎊 It's going to be an unforgettable kickoff to the summer season, filled with laughter, games, and of course, plenty of water festivities! 🤿👙 Until then, cherish these holiday moments with your loved ones, and dream of the sunny days that await us in the pool. Happy Holidays, and here's to making a splash in 2024! 🌟💙 #CityOfBrownsvilleAquatics #HolidayCheers #SplishSplashJoy

Borrow My Gear is a Camping Equipment lending program.

You can reserve a complete camping package that includes everything needed to go camping. You provide the food and borrow the rest. All you need to do is register and with a deposit, you have everything you need for a weekend camp out. We have several bundles available, 2-person,4-person,6-person, and 8-person tent bundles. We also have kayaks you can borrow. Call Laura at 956-551-2314 for more information

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