• Department of Parks and Recreation
• 315 E. 9th Ave.
• (405) 747-8070
• Activity Participation Form
• The City of Stillwater is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion refers to a philosophy that goes well beyond non-discrimination and takes a proactive approach to include all people in all programs and services. If you have a need for reasonable accommodations, call the program manager at (405) 747-8070.

Tennis Lessons

(STILLWATER, OKLA. / April 28, 2012) — The City of Stillwater Tennis Lesson Program, designed to teach the beginner and advanced beginner players, is set for this summer for both youth and adults. Registration is currently underway.

According to Amy Jo Frazier, recreation supervisor, "The beginners' class is perfect for the player with little or no experience. Instruction will concentrate on proper grip and the four fundamental strokes: forehand, backhand, serve and volley. While the advanced beginners classes are for players who have taken lessons before and need to improved their stroke and technique.”

The lessons are held at Couch Park Tennis Courts, 800 E. 12th Ave. Participants provide their own rackets.

The schedule for youth sessions is as follows with all beginner lessons held at 10:30 a.m. and all advanced beginner lessons held at 9:30 a.m.
Lessons take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays:

• Session 1: June 4–15
• Session 2: June 18–June 29
• Session 3: July 9–20
• Session 4: July 23–Aug 3

There are two adult sessions held at 6 p.m. Adult sessions meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays only:

• Session 1: June 5–28
• Session 2: July 10–Aug 2

The cost per session is $50 per person, and credit cards are accepted.

Registration forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices at 315 E. 9th Ave. Offices hours are Monday though Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For more information contact Frazier by phone: (405) 747-8070 or by email: afrazier@stillwater.org.

The City of Stillwater is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion refers to a philosophy that goes well beyond non-discrimination and takes a proactive approach to include all people in all programs and services. If you have a need for reasonable accommodations, call (405) 747-8070.

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Swim Lessons

(STILLWATER, OKLA. / April 28, 2012) —Summer is coming and for many that means sunshine and swimming.

Registration is taking place for the City of Stillwater’s American Red Cross "Learn to Swim Program" for the upcoming 2012 summer season.

Amy Jo Frazier, city’s aquatic supervisor, said, “The municipal pool opens May 26 and swim lessons will begin the first full week of June, but we are now accepting registration for American Red Cross certified lessons for beginners through lifeguard readiness.”

The cost per session is $50 per person for each session. Credit cards accepted.

Registration forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices at 315 E. 9th Ave. Offices hours are Monday though Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

This year there are four two-week sessions for youth. Classes will meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with Saturday reserved for make-up due to rain outs.

Youth sessions are as follows:

• Session 1 (June 4–15) at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 6 p.m.
• Session 2 (June 18–June 29) at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 6 p.m.
• Session 3 (July 9–20) at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 6 p.m.
• Session 4 (July 23–Aug 3) at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 6 p.m.

There is one adult session:

• Session 1 (July 9–Aug 2) on Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m.

There are three parent-and-tot sessions. This class will give parents and children ages six months to three years an opportunity to enjoy the water together. The instructor will emphasize adjusting to the water and developing a positive attitude about water.

• Session 1 (June 4–15) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6 p.m.
• Session 2 (June 18–June 29) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6 p.m.
• Session 3 (July 10–Aug 3) on Tuesday and Friday only at 6 p.m.
  

According to Amy Jo Frazier, recreation supervisor, "With the addition of a new accessibility lift and stairs, we are excited to offer both shallow and deep water aerobics for adults this year. These classes provide good cardio and core workouts as well as strengthening all over muscles.”

There are two adult water aerobic sessions held at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 30 minutes and Saturday at 11 a.m. for 1 hour:

• Session 1: June 5–30
• Session 2: July 10–Aug 4

The cost per session is $35 per person.

Located in Couch Park at 800 E. 12th Ave., the City of Stillwater Municipal Pool opens for the season on Saturday, May 26.

The facility, with its 400,000-gallon pool, features six 50-meter lanes, a 12-foot diving well, two slides, a separate, gated wading pool for younger children and concession with a shaded seating area.

American Red Cross certified lifeguards are always on duty; however, children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information contact Amy Jo Frazier by phone: (405) 747-8070 or by email: afrazier@stillwater.org.

The City of Stillwater is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion refers to a philosophy that goes well beyond non-discrimination and takes a proactive approach to include all people in all programs and services. If you have a need for reasonable accommodations, call (405) 747-8070.

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