In the June

Newsletter:

**ATTENTION: DELAYED OPENING / TEMPORARY POOL CLOSURE**

Memorial Day Hours and Operations

Memorial Day Ceremony

Baseball / Softball / T-Ball: Session 2

Tennis Lessons

Movies in the Park: Sponsored by The Massengale Group of KW

Summer Art Classes

Summer It Up Day Camp

Text Alerts

NIXA COMMUNITY POOL OPENING DELAYED FOR REPAIRS

Nixa Parks & Recreation staff have discovered a significant leak in the community pool located at The X Center in McCauley Park. Normally, we would open the pool for Memorial Day weekend, unfortunately, the need for repair will cause a delay in the opening of the pool. The Aquatics Center will remain closed until the pool is in condition to be opened to the public. At this time, we do not have an estimate for when repairs will be completed.

We understand the inconvenience this causes, especially during hot summer months when the pool serves as a popular gathering place for families and friends. Please accept our sincere apologies for any disruption or disappointment this causes for your summer plans.

For those who have already made payments for aquatics programs, pool passes, private parties, and birthday parties, if we are unable to provide the service you paid for, we will issue you a refund. To request a refund, please send an email to info@nixaparks.com.

The pool did not have this problem at the end of last year’s pool season, otherwise, we could have worked in the off season to make repairs. In preparation for the summer pool season, our staff began filling the pool and soon after, we noticed the significant leak on Monday May 22^nd. Nixa Parks & Recreation staff immediately began working to identify the cause of the leak. The pool is estimated to be losing between 50,000 and 75,000 gallons of water per day, which means the pool cannot function as designed. Staff have not yet been able to pinpoint the exact location of the leak because it may be in the pool circulation supply line which runs under the concrete pool deck. This location makes the repair very difficult and would require extensive work and hours of repair. Once the exact leak location is identified, the city will be able to contract a qualified business to make the repairs. We anticipate this to take a significant amount of time depending on contractor availability.

While we recognize that closure of the pool is disappointing news, we encourage you to enjoy the other Nixa Parks & Recreation facilities and programs during this time.

We will keep you informed about progress of repairs and any updates regarding opening of the pool. Please keep an eye out for future communications via email, our website, and the city’s official social media accounts.

Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding as we work diligently to address this issue. Your safety and satisfaction remain our top priorities, and we are committed to resolving this matter as promptly as possible.

If you have any questions, concerns or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 417-725-5486 or info@nixaparks.com. Our team is here to assist you and provide any necessary support. Thank you for your patience and cooperation, we look forward to inviting you back to the community pool. 

Memorial Day Hours and Operations

On Monday, May 29th, The X Center will be open 5 am - 9 pm. Tot Drop will be closed and there will not be any Group Ex classes scheduled on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Ceremony

The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 27th at 9 am. The ceremony will be held at The X Center at the Veteran's Memorial. Retired Col. Jack Jackson, a Vietnam veteran pilot will be the featured speaker. Light refreshments will be served.

Baseball / Softball / T-Ball Session 2

This is an instructional league that has been designed to continue a child’s all around development from t-ball to baseball or softball. Each division is a progressional step up from the previous division.

Season Dates: The six game season begins the week of July 17th. Practices begin the week of July 3rd.

Open To: The program is open to boys and girls ages 3 years old to currently in 6th grade (Must be 3 years old by July 17th).

Location: Rotary Park and Nixa Schools. 

Fees: Members $42, Nixa Residents $47, Non-Residents $55.

Registration: Ends June 14th. Late registration from June 15th - 18th, with a $10 additional late fee. Or until maximum capacity of 900 participants.

Game Days:

3&4 year old T-Ball: Thursday evenings.

5 year old/Kindergarten T-Ball and/or Coach Pitch: Saturday mornings.

1st/2nd grade (boys): Monday evenings.

1st/2nd grade (girls): Tuesday evenings.

3rd/4th grade (boys and girls): Tuesday evenings.

5th/6th grade (boys): Monday evenings.

5th/6th grade (girls): Thursday evenings.

*Game nights are subject to change.

Tennis Lessons

Former collegiate coach, Ray Still, will instruct each participant and help build proper form and technique of each participant. Lessons will be held May, June, July, August, and September on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open to ages 6 years old and older. Registration is $50 per four week session.

Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm (Ages 6 - 11)

Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm (12 and older)

Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm (Ages 6 - 11)

Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Ages 6 - 11) 

Movies in the Park: Sponsored by

The Massengale Group of KW

The Movies in the Park series is presented by the Massengale Group of KW. All movies are held at McCauley Park, begin at dusk, and all movies are FREE! Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. All movies are dependent on weather. No smoking and no alcohol. 

June 3rd: Finding Dory (PG)

July 15th: Elf (PG)

August 12th: Shrek (PG)

September 9th: Top Gun - Maverick (PG 13)

October 7th: Trolls (PG)

Summer Art Classes

Painting Junkie is excited to be teaching painting classes to kids in K - 8th grade. Each class will paint an 11x14 canvas board in a step-by-step lesson that will be an engaging and fun way to create a masterpiece. Students will be able to change colors and use their own creativity within the lesson to make the artwork their own. The instructor, Debbie Hightower, is retired from teaching elementary school for 29 years and loves working with kids and guiding them to be their best artist.

Classes: Tuesdays, 9 am - 10:30 am; Kindergarten - 5th grade or Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12 pm; 6th - 8th grade

Registration: Ends May 30th

Fees: $100 (6 week session, 90 minute classes)

All art supplies will be provided. Please dress your child in clothes that can get dirty. Space is limited--please register early! 

Summer It Up: Day Camp

Join Nixa Parks and Recreation for Summer It Up! The schedule is packed with field trips, activities, games, crafts, contests, guest speakers, and much, much more! The day camp is offered Monday through Friday (with the exception of Memorial Day and the 4th of July), from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. The program is open to children ages 5 (must have completed Kindergarten) to 12 years old; Kindergarten - 6th grade.

Summer camp will begin May 26th and end the day Nixa Public Schools start school for the 2023-2024 school year. The fees for the program are as follows: $25 (per family) registration fee, Members (per week) $96.50, Non-Members (per week) $110. 

Nixa Parks and Recreation:

Text Alerts

Sign up for Nixa Parks and Recreation Alerts and get important information sent as text messages and emails directly to your mobile phone, wireless PDA, or pager. Get information regarding weather cancellations, registration deadlines, class updates, special event announcements, and more! Signing up is easy and free.

Follow this link to register for Text Caster and go through the simple two-step process and select the categories you wish to receive information for based on the types of events listed above. Or sign up for Text Caster at the front desk at The X Center!