Hinton families have two ways to make a splash this weekend: signing up kids for summer swim lessons and treating dad to a free pool visit. Registration for Summer Session 1 swim lessons at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre opens Thursday, June 18 at 5 p.m., and fathers swim free on Father’s Day, June 21, when they come with their families. The Hinton Municipal Library also invites kids to make Father’s Day cards on June 20 and 21.
Spots for the first summer swim session fill quickly, so the Town of Hinton Recreation and Culture Department urges families to register early. The lessons follow the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program, which lets children learn at their own pace. Parents can sign up online through ActiveNet, in person at the rec centre front desk, or by phone at 780-865-4412. The facility at 805 Switzer Drive features a 25-metre pool, a shallow play pool, a hot tub, a steam room, a water slide, a Tarzan rope, a rock climbing wall, and a Wibit inflatable obstacle course.
On Father’s Day, dads get free pool admission from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. when they arrive with their families. The free entry promotion is a chance for families to enjoy the water together without admission costs for fathers. The rec centre encourages families to come make memories in the pool area, which includes dedicated play zones for younger children.
Hands-on fun continues just down the street at the Hinton Municipal Library, where free Father’s Day card making runs Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 from noon to 4 p.m. Families can drop in anytime during those windows to create a special card for their dad or other father figures. The library is located at 803 Switzer Drive, next door to the rec centre, making it easy to pair card crafting with a swim.
The Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre has been a town hub since opening in 1982. It was renamed six years later to honour the late physician who championed Hinton’s first swimming pool and golf course. Today, the centre remains a central gathering place where summer routines often start with a splash.
