25.07 Late Season Memberships And Evening Volleyball Starts This Wednesday!

It’s hard to believe the summer is already halfway over. We are now offering late season memberships:

  • Individual: $225
  • Couple: $275
  • Small Family, 3–4 people: $325
  • Large Family, 5–6 people: $375

We’ll be open every day through August 9. After that, we’ll be open weekends and holidays until Labor Day.

Pool Volleyball Starts This Week

Starting this Wednesday, we’ll be hosting evening pool volleyball. This will be every other Wednesday, alternating with Splash & Dash. It’s $5 per person and is open to the public. Dates are:

  • Jul 15
  • Jul 29
  • Aug 12
  • Aug 26

If it’s popular, we’ll host more volleyball nights.

Any other ideas?

We’re still trying to come up with ideas for the future of East Park Pool and would love to hear yours. Send us a message at board@eastparkpool.org.

26.07 Splash And Dash Today At 7:00 PM

Join us for East Park Pool’s Splash & Dash every other Wednesday from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. This is probably the most beautiful course in Los Alamos, taking you out the back gate on to the Canyon Rim Trail behind the pool as the sun is going down. It’s a timed swim-run event open to everyone. You don’t need to be an East Park Pool member to participate. Entry is $5 per participant. Register at https://eastparkpool.org/splash-and-dash.

There are three distances to choose from:

Long Course: 400m swim + 5K run
Medium Course: 200m swim + 3K run
Short Course: 100m swim + 1-mile run

Whether you are training seriously or just looking for something fun to do with the family, Splash & Dash is a great way to get moving this summer!

Happy 250th America!

Dear East Park Pool Members & Friends,

Thank you for making this one of our strongest seasons in recent memory. We’ve welcomed many new members, seen outstanding participation in our swim lessons, and enjoyed seeing the pool full of families making memories together. None of that would be possible without the continued support of our members, volunteers, lifeguards, instructors, and board members who give their time to keep East Park Pool thriving.

We’ve had a busy summer, and we’d like to thank everyone for helping make East Park Pool a welcoming place for families. We also appreciate members who take the time to share concerns to help us continue improving.

Reports of distracted guarding have been shared with the pool staff are being reminded of our policies around focus, professionalism, and the importance of remaining alert while on duty.

We’re compiling a clear set of pool rules and staff protocols, including expectations for off-duty conduct and guard rotations. We are also exploring a mid-season training session to re-emphasize water safety standards and the importance of guard presence.

We’re grateful to our team of guards for keeping the pool open in a tight labor yea, but we also recognize the importance of setting and maintaining high standards. We appreciate your partnership in this effort.

Thanks for supporting East Park Pool!

– East Park Pool Board

Safety Reminder: Large Floaties

We love seeing families enjoy inflatable toys, but they can make it difficult for guards to maintain clear sightlines across the pool.

As a general rule, large floaties are reserved for Fridays. However, when attendance is light, guards may allow them at other times if they determine conditions remain safe. Because conditions can change throughout the day, the lifeguards’ decision is final, and we appreciate your understanding if they’re asked to be removed.

Welcome New Board Member Rachel Josephson!

We’re excited to welcome Rachel Josephson to the East Park Pool Board as our new Lessons Chair.

Rachel has already made a tremendous impact by developing more structured lesson plans for our instructors, helping resolve registration and payment issues, and ensuring our swim lesson program provides quality instruction that helps children build real swimming skills, not just supervised pool time.

Fourth of July Pool Party

Sorry for the short notice, but we’re firing up the grill at noon! Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share, or bring something of your own for the grill. Throughout the day we’ll have music, games, contests, and prizes.

Members may purchase additional guest passes for just $5, so invite your friends and family to join the fun!

Sign Up Now For Swim Lessons July 6-17

Our second swim lesson session is now underway! Lessons run weekdays from 9:00–11:00 AM through July 17, providing instruction for swimmers of all skill levels with a focus on building confidence, water safety, and proper swimming technique.
We’re proud of the improvements we’ve made to our lesson program this year and appreciate the hard work of our instructors and Lessons Chair in creating a fun, consistent, and high-quality experience for every student.

Interested in more advanced swimming? We now have private instruction! Email instructors@eastparkpool.org for more information.

ID Cards Now Available

If you haven’t picked up your membership ID card yet, our guard room staff can print one for you or email a digital copy.

While you’re at it, please take a moment to verify that your email address and emergency contact information are up to date so we can reach you quickly with weather closures, schedule changes, and other important announcements.

26.06 Splash And Dash Starts This Week

Join us for East Park Pool’s Splash & Dash every other Wednesday from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, start on June 24. This timed swim-run event is open to everyone. You do not need to be an East Park Pool member to participate. Entry is $5 per participant. Register at https://eastparkpool.org/splash-and-dash.

There are three distances to choose from:

Long Course: 400-yard swim + 5K run
Medium Course: 200-yard swim + 3K run
Short Course: 100-yard swim + 1-mile run

Whether you are training seriously or just looking for a fun summer activity, Splash & Dash is a great way to get moving with the whole family.

Closing Weekend, BBQ On Saturday

Dear Members and Friends,

As summer winds down, we want to thank each and every one of you for making this season at East Park Pool such a success. The last official day to swim will be Labor Day, so come enjoy the water while you still can!

Pool Closing & Volunteer Help

Next week we’ll be closing up the pool for the year, and we could use some extra hands. If you’d like to help, please stop by, call, or email us so we can coordinate the best time for you to come. Your support makes all the difference in keeping our pool running smoothly year after year.

End-of-Season BBQ Saturday

Join us for a BBQ this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We’ll be serving burgers and drinks, and members are welcome to bring sides, desserts, or even something of their own to throw on the grill. It’s a great way to celebrate the season together

Join the Board!

East Park Pool is always looking for new board members with fresh ideas to help make the pool even better. If you’re interested in being part of shaping the future of our community pool, we’d love to hear from you.

Thank you again for being part of the East Park Pool family—we couldn’t do this without you. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our members for your support this year, as well as to our guards and staff for keeping the pool safe, welcoming, and operational all summer long.

We look forward to seeing you at the BBQ, in the water this weekend, and back again next summer!

— Your friendly, neighborhood East Park Pool Board

Correction #2: Independence Day Event Schedule

Hopefully the last time and sorry for the spam, here’s our updated schedule for today:

4th Of July Schedule

7-8: Lane Swim

8-930: Open Swim

930-10: Coin toss

10-11: Diving Board Contest

1130-12: Soda toss

1230-Game end: Water Melon Contest

3-Close: Open Swim + Pie Bating Contest

Join Us For Independence Day

Happy Independence Day!

Please join us for a pool party from 12:00 – 2:00 PM for food, games, and prizes! Don’t forget you can also bring guests, and if you’ve already used up your 10 guest day passes, more are always available for $5 each.

In other news, we now have hot water in the showers thanks to Pool President BT’s boiler handywork.

How To Check For Pool Closures

The other day, we had an accident in the pool and had to close early. We’ve asked staff to start posting closures on our Calendar as well as being more diligent about posting a sign on the door. Also check out the 30/30 rule on the Calendar page. It explains our policy on lightning strikes and where we get our lightning strike data.

Bathrooms

We’ve received some comments about our bathrooms and are reminding our staff to perform more frequent checks to ensure they’re clean and stocked.

As always, thanks for supporting East Park Pool!

East Park Pool Board

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June 2025 Newsletter: Safety Update

Dear East Park Pool Members & Friends,

We’re thrilled to see so many families enjoying the pool this season! As our pool community grows busier, we want to ensure that the fun doesn’t come at the expense of safety. A few recent member observations have helped highlight areas where we can do better.

Reports of distracted guarding have been shared with the pool manager. All staff are being reminded of our policies around focus, professionalism, and the importance of remaining alert while on duty.

We’re compiling a clear set of pool rules and staff protocols, including expectations for off-duty conduct and guard rotations. These will be shared with members and posted at the pool soon.

We are exploring a mid-season training session to re-emphasize water safety standards and the importance of guard presence.

We’re grateful to our team of guards for keeping the pool open in a tight labor year—but we also recognize the importance of setting and maintaining high standards. We appreciate your partnership in this effort.

Thanks for supporting East Park Pool!

– East Park Pool Board

Safety Reminder: Large Floaty Toys Only On Fridays

We love seeing kids enjoy their giant inflatables, but we must ask you only being them on Fridays. These toys require extra supervision, and limiting them to designated times ensures our guards can maintain clear sightlines and prioritize swimmer safety.

Welcome New Board Member Phillip Ortega!

We’re excited to welcome Phillip Ortega to the East Park Pool Board! A recent member and longtime Los Alamos resident, Phillip brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including his current role as Board Chair of JJAB. He also works with youth as the Director of Faith Development at FUMC Los Alamos. With a strong background in technology and community engagement, Phillip is eager to help us improve operations and support a  welcoming pool communuty. Please join us in thanking him for stepping up to serve!

Fourth of July Pool Party

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Join us at East Park Pool for our Independence Day celebration! We’ll fire up the grill at noon with complimentary burgers and hot dogs—just bring your favorite sides or swap in your own BBQ fare. Dive into pool games, enjoy festive tunes, and soak up summer fun with friends and family. Don’t forget you can purchase additional guest passes for only $5!

Sign Up Now For Swim Lessons July 7-18

East Park Pool members can enroll children in two‐week lessons (July 7–18), weekdays 9 AM–11 AM. Taught by our lifeguards (10:1 student‐to‐guard ratio), these lessons build water familiarity, basic skills, and fun! During classes, pool access is reserved for students only. Cost is $50 per student. Pay by check or via PayPal. Questions? Email instructors@eastparkpool.org.

Looking for something more advanced? Join our swim team! Visit eastparkpool.org/team or email coaches@eastparkpool.org for details.

ID Cards Now Available

If you haven’t picked up your ID card yet, our guard room staff can print or email it to you. Also please make sure your email and emergency contact information is up to date so we can communicate with you when there’s closures, etc.

East Park Pool Opens Tomorrow!

Welcome to the 2025 pool season! We’ve got a few quick updates:

Temporary Hours (May 26–30): Due to our amazing lifeguards finishing their last week of school, we’ll be open Monday–Friday, 4:15 PM to 8:15 PM next week only. Our regular summer schedule begins Friday, May 31. Check eastparkpool.org/calendar for more info.

Swim lessons begin June 1! Spots fill quickly so sign up today at eastparkpool.org/lessons.

Membership IDs remain the same as last year. New members will receive their ID via email this weekend or can pick it up at the pool. Every membership includes 10 guest passes to share with friends and family. Need more? Additional guest passes are available for $5 each. Check eastparkpool.org/memberships for more info.

Host your summer party at the pool! Reserve a pavilion for up to 2 hours and invite up to 30 guests. Book now at eastparkpool.org/reservations. Waivers are required for all guests so have them fill it out in advance at eastparkpool.org/waiver.

Thanks for making it a great summer at East Park Pool. See you in the water!