Rec Center New Year hours: December 31, 5 a.m.-noon. Due to staff shortage, we are closed Saturday, January 1. Normal Rec Center hours are Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily admission fees are $7 for youth (4-11) and seniors (55+), $9 general admission (12-54) and $3 for playground or walking track only. (There may be short track due to programs and rentals on the courts.) There is no open gym Wednesday nights after 7 p.m. until volleyball league is over (late March). Clean shoes only, benches are provided in the lobby and lockers are available for day use in the locker rooms, must provide own lock. We offer several membership options, including discounted punch cards that work well for families. Inquire at the welcome desk.

Indoor Pool/Aquatic Center Closing – The new aquatic center will be closed starting Monday, January 10 at 8 a.m. (lap swim will be held from 5-8 a.m.) until 4 p.m. on Friday, January 14 for HVAC system adjustments; hopefully this will resolve the noise issues. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Indoor Playground is open during Rec Center hours. Shoes must be removed and socks are required. Socks are available for purchase for $2/pair.

Open Swim hours: Monday/Wednesday, 4-6:30 p.m.; Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Current Lap Swim hours are Monday through Friday, 5 a.m.-8 a.m.; Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 7-10:30 a.m.; Sunday, 9-10:30 a.m.

Adult Basketball Open Gym offered Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 a.m. and Saturdays. 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Pickleball offered Monday through Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Adult Men’s Basketball League registration is open. Deadline to register is January 3. Games played Sunday nights, January 9 through March. Register online at newulmmn.gov or at the Rec Center.

Swim Lesson Registration will begin Wednesday, January 6, starting at 8:30 a.m. online or in person at the Rec Center for all sessions. Offerings/sessions can be viewed online at newulmmn.org

Recreational Swim Club will begin Tuesdays and Thursdays starting January 18. Participants must be at least 8 years old and have completed Level 4 swim lessons. Register online or in person at the Rec Center starting January 5 at 8:30 a.m.

Civic Center open activities

Open skating and open hockey are posted on our website. Check website for current dates/times.

Rock on Ice – Fridays from 7-9 p.m. for ages 12-19. Admission is $5.50 or punch card required.

Broomball – Wednesday nights 6:30-8 p.m. Daily admission or membership applies. Equipment available. Broomball shoes are required to play.

Adult Open Hockey – Wednesday evenings from 8-9 p.m.

Skate rentals are available for $3.

No Rock on Ice December 31 or January 7. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Community Blood Drive – The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. A community drive will be held at the new Recreation Center, 122 S. Garden St. January 12-14. Give the gift of life, give blood.

The Community Center is open for activities! Please call 354-3212 or email castnu@newulmtel.net with questions or to order meals for shut ins, takeout and in person congregate 359-2243.

Memorial/Gift Giving Ideas – Purchase paver stone(s) with inscription(s), in the walkways near Hermann Monument and/or German Park for $200 each, contact Park & Rec at 359-8344. Park or trail benches range in price from $1,500 to $3,500 each, call 359-8344.

Email List – review Park and Recreation Commissioner discussion items by subscribing to the meetings through E-Updates. To subscribe, simply go to https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/Subscribe.aspx and check the box next to Park and Recreation Commission, enter email and complete verification code. Notifications are emailed directly as updates are made.

We will continue to communicate with the Public via Facebook, The Journal and KNUJ