Aquatics
Program Receives National Award
The
Cobb County's Aquatics Unit received the highest award given
by National Recreation and Parks Association Aquatics Branch
at the National Aquatics Conference on March 2, 2007. The
NRPA 'Excellence in Aquatics'
award is awarded once a year to the agency that
exhibits the best of the best in providing aquatic facilities,
programs and staff to service to their communities.
The
Aquatics Unit serves over 500,000 Cobb County residents
annually, through four indoor aquatic centers and two outdoor
pools. The unit has 17 full time staff and over 100 part
time lifeguards which provides services including: swim
lessons for all ages; swim teams leagues; aquatic exercise;
special needs programs; military and Boy Scout training;
lifeguard and swim instructor training; and general recreational
swimming.
Cobb
County has built 3 indoor aquatic centers and fully renovated
the original Central Aquatic Center in 2000. The Board of
County Commissioners funded these projects which totaled
over 13 million dollars. Cobb County Parks Department continues
to provide the Cobb County citizens with the best.
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