Sumter County Parks & Recreation Department

06/11/2026

Pool Update! Here is a list of when our pools will be open today through Sunday. Hours 2PM-6PM for $1 per person per visit! All customers must wear swim attire!

6/11 Thursday - Rucker Pool Open
6/12 Friday - Rucker Pool Open
6/13 Saturday - Barlow Pool Open
6/14 Sunday - Rucker Pool Open

Locations:
Rucker Pool - 350 Rucker Street, Americus, GA 31719
Barlow Pool - 709 Barlow Street, Americus, GA 31709

06/04/2026

SPLASH PAD IS OPEN
WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
2PM - 6PM
$3 PER PERSON PER VISIT

Location: 408 Rucker Street, Americus, GA 31719 (The Columns Office at Boone Park)

06/03/2026

BARLOW STREET POOL IS OPEN
WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
2PM - 6PM
$1 PER PERSON PER VISIT

*We will post when the Splash Pad is open for the season*

06/02/2026

Don’t forget that Family & Me Playtime begins today! 🤸🏽

This drop-in playtime will be held on Tuesdays from 10AM-12PM for children up to 6 years old.

Cost: $10 per child ($8 per additional child)

There is no registration! Come in to pay and play! Payments accepted: cash, card, check, or money order.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND that adult(s) must be with their child(ren) on the floor AT ALL TIMES! This is an open gym play time (non-instructional). Adults must be 16 years old or older!

05/26/2026

SUMMER ACTIVITIES START NEXT WEEK!!!

Please read this entire post for a better understanding of our guidelines and pricing!

🏀 Open Gym Basketball Fee:
- Annual Membership: $40
- Open Gym Fee: $3 per person, per visit
- *Anyone under the age of 13 must be with a paying customer over the age of 13*

🤸 Family & Me Playtime Gymnastics Fee:
- Per Child: $10 ($2 discount for additional children)
- *This activity is created for children up to 6 years old*

🏊 Splash Pad & Pool Fees:
- Splash Pad: $3 per person, per visit
- Pools: $1 per person, per visit
- *Children should be supervised by an older sibling or adult*

05/21/2026

Something new is coming soon!

We are excited to promote our Family & Me Playtime in our gymnastics facility! This drop-in playtime will be held every Tuesday from 10AM - 12PM (beginning June 2nd).

Family & Me Playtime is designed for children up to 6 years old.

Cost: $10 per child ($8 per second child)

When: Tuesdays from 10AM - 12PM (beginning June 2nd)

There is no registration! Come in to pay and play! Payments accepted: cash, card, check, or money order.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND that adult(s) must be with their child(ren) on the floor AT ALL TIMES! This is an open gym play time (non-instructional). Adults must be 16 years old or older!

05/14/2026

Reminder that Gymnastics Team Tryouts are THIS SUNDAY, May 17th! This event is a DROP IN: 2PM-5PM. Your session will last around 15-30 minutes!

Sumter County Gymnastics Academy

05/07/2026

We are looking for a few more lifeguards for this summer! Call us today for more information at 229-924-4878!

04/28/2026

Summer Registration is in full speed!
Don't miss out on all the fun - secure your spot today for Swim & Day Camp!!! Gymnastics Registration starts Monday, May 4th!!!

Desktop Registration: https://app.theottoapp.com/public/org/424/home

App Store Download & Registration: https://app.theottoapp.com/app/424/download

04/20/2026

Sumter Gymnastics Tryouts are Sunday, May 17th!
If you have any questions call the front desk - 229-924-4878.

Are you interested in joining our 2026-2027 Sumter Gymnastics Competition Team? Tryouts will be held on Sunday, May 17th at the Gymnastics Center at the Columns Office! Come show us what you've got!