Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool & Fitness Center

+1 509-962-7211

In addition to our weekly family swims, the Ellensburg Parks & Recreation Department has a couple other options this weekend.

8 Reasons that YOU Should Become A Lifeguard: 1. Make a Difference - Every day you go to work, you will actively make an impact. Even just standing there, you’re very existence promotes safety. Your job makes the world a better, safer place. 2. Help Others - From the Band-Aid you put on a child’s knee, to the door you open for an elderly patron, to the horrified swimmer you pull out of the water; The kindness, care, and compassion you demonstrate is appreciated! 3. ... The Chance to Save a Life - Do I need to say more? 4. The Challenge - You don’t just fill out an application to become a lifeguard. You have to take the course, you have to take the tests, and you have to pass them. You have to be a good swimmer, and you have to want it! 5. Experience a TEAM Like No Other - The toughest competition is the one to save somebody’s life. Lifeguards work together in specific scenarios in an emergency. They train in these scenarios together, they learn them together. NOBODY is ever standing around. Camaraderie, friendship, respect, loyalty is all part of the lifeguarding TEAM. 6. Stay in Shape - Yeah lifeguards are in shape! The job is physical and demanding. Lifeguards are physically and mentally fit. Ready to act! 7. Maturity - This is a serious job with serious consequences. If you’re somebody that has these qualities, this is the job to showcase them! 8. A New Challenge - Go for it! For more information, give us a call at 509-962-7210. To register, give us a call or go to https://eburgrec.activityreg.com/ClientPage_t2.wcs .

Swimming Lesson registration has opened for the next session. These lessons will run the week of September 14 through the week of October 5. The LAST day to register for this session is Friday, September 11 at 5pm. Online registration is available at https://eburgrec.activityreg.com/ClientPage_t2.wcs, in-person or call-in (509-962-7210). The Kittitas Valley Healthcare Swim Safety Program (Level 1 lessons) is available via call-in or in-person registration. Online regist...ration is not available for this program. REMINDER: Levels 1, 2 & 3 are now taught "family-style" with a parent IN the water due to physical distancing requirements. Instructors will be working with parents to guide the children in meeting the lesson objectives. Please call us if you have questions - 509-962-7210.

Register TODAY for swimming lessons! The Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool & Fitness Center will be offering swimming lessons beginning the week of August 10th. The format for lessons has changed to address COVID precautions and physical distancing. Levels 1, 2 & 3 will be taught "family-style" requiring an adult IN the water with the student. The KVH Swim Safety Program is still being offered. Due to COVID, we will be accepting registration for Level 1 over the phone. Please contact us at 509-962-7210 for more information or to answer your questions.

Registration for the next session of swimming lessons is now OPEN! Remember Level 1, 2 and 3 are all being taught "family-style" with an adult IN the water with the student. Check out the available times or register at https://eburgrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs . M/W October 12 - November 4... T/Th October 13 - November 5 Kittitas Valley Healthcare Swim Safety program for Level 1 is available for phone in or in person registration. For more information or to register, please give us a call at 509-962-7210.

With the mild winter weather we are experiencing and Spring in the near future, we are all feeling the itch to get outside and plan our next adventure. While Kittitas County remains in Phase 1 and current state mandates are in place, the City of Ellensburg will not be issuing Picnic Shelter Permits at this time. When we move into Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery we will review the guidelines set in place for that particular phase and notify the community as to when those permits will become available. Until then, please utilize and enjoy the various parks, shelters, trails and other wonderful spaces our park system has to offer. As a friendly reminder, if you choose to visit these open spaces please be mindful of social distancing and taking safety precautions when necessary.

Looking for a few great volunteers!

With the new fallen snow comes new recreational opportunities. For the first time this year, the Rotary Park xc ski trails were groomed this morning! A huge thank you to the volunteers from the Ellensburg Cross Country Ski Club for making that happen. For the little ones, go check out the sledding hill at North Alder Street Park. We have portable a restroom at the park, covered shelter for you to sit and enjoy a bagged lunch, and festive lights for those who want to sled at night! While enjoying our parks we ask that you follow proper social distancing and protective guidelines such as masking.

It's great to be back in the water!

Here are a few swims times during the day for the "littles".

We will be CLOSED on September 7 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We hope everyone has a dandy weekend!We will be CLOSED on September 7 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We hope everyone has a dandy weekend!

Hooray Hooray, we are open SATURDAYS!! Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool & Fitness Center will be open Saturdays, starting Jan 9th. 10:45am-11:45am LAP SWIM 12:00pm-1:30pm FAMILY SWIM If you'd like to join us for a quick dip, please call ahead @ 509-962-7210 to make a reservation.

In observance of President's Day, the Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool & Fitness Center will be closed on Monday February, 15th.In observance of President's Day, the Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool & Fitness Center will be closed on Monday February, 15th.

Here is another fun option for this coming weekend!

Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4 years old (data from Safe Kids Worldwide). Watching your children, undistra...cted, around water is very important and your responsibility. Drowning can happen quicker than you think. Below are 4 reasons why being vigilant when your children are having fun in the water is so important. For more information please contact the Kittitas County Public Health Department at 509.962.7515 or visit https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health. Ahogarse es rápido. Una vez que un niño comienza a luchar, es posible que tenga menos de un minuto para reaccionar. El ahogamiento es silencioso. Puede haber muy pocas salpicaduras, agitado de manos o gritos. Ver a su hijo en el agua es su responsabilidad. El trabajo de un salvavidas es hacer cumplir las reglas, escanear, rescatar y resucitar. Las lecciones de natación son esenciales, pero el nivel de habilidad varea. Según los informes, muchos niños que se ahogaron en piscinas sabían nadar.

We are open for on Wednesday for Lap and Family Swims. Call 509-962-7210 to make a reservation!

Don’t forget to sign your kiddos up for KVMP fall swim lessons! The last day to sign up for Fall 2020 session 1 lessons is THIS Friday the 11th at 5pm. For more information please call the city pool at 509-962-7210.

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REGISTRATION EXTENDED: We will be keeping Swim Lesson registration open until 5pm Monday January 18th! Check this out!! Winter Swim Lessons: Session 1 now available. Sign up your kiddo today. Registration ends 5pm Friday Jan. 15th. Lessons start Wednesday Jan. 20th-Thursday Feb. 11th. We will be offering Levels 1, 2 and 3. Due to social distancing regulations, at least 1 parent is required to be in the water with the child. Please call 509-962-7210 or go online to www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us.

Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool & Fitness Center will be closed Monday January 18th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will see you Tuesday!