| ANAHEIM, CA - (June 17, 2005) - Splash into summer at Pearson Park Pool in Anaheim on Saturday, June 18. The City is hosting its annual Summer Kickoff Pool Party from 12 – 3 p.m. marking the pool’s summer opening and the start of swimming lessons next week. Pearson Park Pool, located at 400 N. Harbor Blvd., will be open on weekends from 12 – 3 p.m. and 4 – 7 p.m. until September 25. The pool will also be open weekdays from 3 – 4 p.m. until August 11. The pool will be closed on July 1, 4, 9, 24 and August 12. On July 3, Pearson will host its annual Patriotic Pool Party from 12 – 3 p.m. Swimming lessons begin Monday, June 20 at Pearson, as well as at Canyon, Servite and Magnolia high schools and run through August 11. To register over the phone using a VISA or Mastercard, call (714) 765-5228. Registration is also available at City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., in the Community Services Department. Walk-in registration at the pool site is accepted on the first Monday through Wednesday of each session, provided class space is available. For more information, visit www.anaheim.net Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060 more city news
### ABOUT ANAHEIM - The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation's premier municipalities and is California's 10th most populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and more than 3,200 City employees. The municipal corporation's annual budget is $1.4 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, and the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal winning U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim, The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net. |