West Side Recreation & Park District
creating memories and providing quality recreation opportunities in the Taft area since 1947
Natatorium
Natatorium Swimming Pool821 4th Street, Taft
661-765-4046
Open Swim
The William M. Thomas Aquatic Center at the
Walter Glenn Natatorium will open for regular
summer hours on June 11, 2012. All ages are welcome
to stop by to swim and enjoy the slide, spray park
and other amenities that have been added to the updated and renovated facility.
Children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult during open swim sessions.
When: Monday - Friday
Season: June 11 - August 17, 2012
Time: 1:30-5:00 pm
Fee: $2 per personSaturday Swim
Open Swim will be held at the Natatorium for a few hours on
Saturdays all summer.Children ages 6 and younger must
be accompanied by an adult during open swim sessions.
When: Saturdays
Season: 2012 - TBA
Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Fee: $2 per person
Night Swim
Don't get a chance to swim during the day? Monday and Thursday nights are just for adults and families. Ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Monday and Thursday evenings
Season: 2012 - TBA
Time: 7:30-8:45 pm
Fee: $1 per person
Lap Swim
Lap Swim is a cool and fun way to exercise this summer. A minimum of 7 paid participants per session is required.
Who: Ages 16 and older
Sessions: 2012 - TBA
Morning Swim: 5:30-7:00 am, TBA
Evening Swim: 6:00-7:30 pm, TBA
Fee: $30 per session or $3 per visit
Swim Passes
Individual and family swim passes to the pool may be purchased at the Natatorium. Passes may be purchased for monthly or full season use and can be used for Open Swim, Saturday Swim and Night Swim only. Family passes cover up to 5 immediate family members (living in the same household).
Individual: $25 - monthly, $60 - season
Family: $60 - monthly, $150 - season
click here for a swim pass registration and waiver form
Swim LessonsAll ages are invited to learn to swim or improve their skills
by participating in one or more of our swim lesson classes.
Classes follow the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program and
include Preschool, Parent & Me and Levels 1-3. Each
session is 2-weeks long, with classes taking place Monday
through Thursday.
Session 1: 2012 - TBA
Session 2: 2012 - TBA
Session 3: 2012 - TBA
Fee: $30 per session - Preschool, Levels 1-3
$20 per session - Parent & Me
Registration: begins Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the District Office, 500 Cascade Place, Taft
click here for a full swim lesson schedule
click here for a swim lesson registration and waiver form
Pool Party Rentals
Tired of birthday parties at your home? We have something different for you! The Natatorium is available for private party rentals on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays from June 2 - August 19, 2012. We even have a party package that provides you with partyware, decorations and invitations.
Rental Fees: Start at $165
Reservations: Contact the District Office at 763-4246 to make a reservation
click here for rental fees, available times and policies/regulations
Theme Thursdays
Every other Thursday will revolve around a fun theme
during Open Swim at the Natatorium. There will be
fun decorations, music and snack bar specials.
Regular Open Swim rules and policies are in effect.
