Kids hit swimming pool in St. Martinville for lessons, open swim

St. Martinville – The City of St. Martinville’s swimming pool is open for young residents to cool off and enjoy the summer as part of the city’s summer recreational program.

Swim lessons are available from 10 a.m.noon Monday through Thursday and at the same times on Saturday and Sunday.

Open swim time at the pool is from noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

The Edna Landry Aquatic Park swimming pool is located at 501 S. Theater St., between Berard and Honore streets.

The splash pad adjacent to the pool is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

The city’s other summer programs also continue with basketball summer league continuing each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Martinville Senior High School’s girls’ gym.

Swimming

Cultural camp resumes daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. starting July 20 with a sports camp at Adam Carlson Park, followed by a historical camp starting July 27.

**SUMMER FUN –** A young swimmer kicks toward the side of the pool with the help of a pool noodle while instructor Jennifer Simms works with her this past week at the St. Martinville city swimming pool. The pool and splash pad are open daily during the summer with lessons provided in the morning and open swim in the afternoon for local youngsters. (Chris Landry)

**SWIM LESSONS –** Jennifer Simms, left, gives swim lessons at the City of St. Martinville’s swimming pool at the Edna Landry Aquatic Park at the corner of South Theater Street and Berard Street. The pool is open for swim lessons from 10 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday and on Saturday and Sunday, and for open swimming from noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. (Chris Landry)

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