It?s time to dive into pool season this Saturday

It?s time for the sounds of summer. While most kids splish and splash, Gilley the Frog will add the ribbet for the grand opening of the city pool this coming Saturday.

Jump in on the summer fun at McMinnville Civic Center?s opening day pool party on Saturday.

Although the pool opens at its usual time, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the party time will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The six-hour party will include games, prizes and food. Activities offered will include beach volleyball, putt-putt golf, a hidden talent contest, a freeze dance competition, a wet T-shirt relay contest, a scavenger hunt and much, much more.

Leaping in on the excitement will be Gilley the Frog who wouldn?t dream of missing the beginning summer fun. He will be making a guest appearance during the party.

For those who want to leap in with him, there will be diving contests including ugliest and most creative dive. Along with diving, there will be other wet and wild activities including cannonball and belly flop contests.

?We always try and make the first day at the pool exciting and full of fun and games,? said recreation programmer Jen Barnes. ?If you?ve never been to an opening day pool party, you don?t know what you?ve been missing.?

The first day admission is the same as a regular admission. For city residents it?s $4 for adults, $3 for children and $3 for seniors. For non-city residents, it?s $5 for adults, $4 for children and $4 for seniors. For more information call 473-1212.

Season Passes:

? Individual ? city residents $95; non-city $120

? Family ? city $220; non-city $295

Beginning May 20, pool hours will be:

? Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

? Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

? Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.

Pool Party Rental:

? Pool parties with five guards, $350

? Entire pool with six guards, $375

? $25 each additional guard needed

? Party times are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

? Party days are Friday and Sunday only.