MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (January 5, 2015) - The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department has opened the newly renovated indoor pool at its R.L. Jones Center facility. They invite the community to stop by and see the renovations, located at 391 Egypt Rd., and explore all that the department has to offer.
The Recreation team works hard every day to improve the department for the residents of Mount Pleasant. Lauren Meyer, Aquatic Recreation Specialist, is confident that the completed renovations will help them continue to achieve that goal.
“Every new facility renovation helps to strengthen the quality of life for our community, allowing us to positively impact our resident’s lives by helping them stay active and fit”.
Recreation Director, Ken Ayoub, would like to thank the community for their patience during the job. “While we are very pleased that the work was done in the established time frame, we are very grateful and appreciative of the patience and understanding that our many users of the pool exhibited during the renovation”.
The Jones Center pool is home to many Aquatic Programs such as:
• Swim Lessons
• Lap and Recreational swimming
• Non-competitive Swim Teams
• Aerobic Exercise Classes
• First Aid and Water Safety
• American Red Cross Certification Classes
This renovation is just one of many things that the department is celebrating this year. They are hosting a 25th Anniversary Celebration of its R.L. Jones Center facility on March 19, 2016. To stay connected with what’s happening at the Rec, text MPREC to 22828 to join the mobile text club, or go to www.mtpleasantrec.com.
If you would like more information about Aquatics Programs, at the R.L. Jones Center Pool or at the Park West location, please contact Jeff Garrard, Aquatic Coordinator, JGarrard@tompsc.com.
About the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department: It is the responsibility of the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department to offer exceptional, comprehensive, sustainable and affordable recreation and leisure opportunities right here in Mount Pleasant.