Donner Aquatic Center

Leadership Announcement: Nikki Murphy Named Director of Parks and Recreation

Mayor Mary Ferdon has appointed Nikki Murphy as the next Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Columbus, following a nationwide search and Parks Board approval on October 16. Murphy currently serves as Associate Director of Recreation and has led major initiatives including the $40M+ NexusPark redevelopment and the city’s first true community center.

With over 20 years of experience in parks leadership and a deep commitment to accessibility and community engagement, Murphy will officially step into the role on October 20. “I’m honored to continue serving this community,” she shared, “and look forward to leading a team dedicated to equitable, exceptional, and welcoming parks and programs."

It's Parks and Rec Fun Guide time!

We dropped a little something also....October 2025 Fun Guide is here! cbusinparks.com/FunGuide

🎬 Not just showgirls making headlines this week...this Fun Guide is packed with 6 months of activities and events! Lace up your ice skates and soccer cleats and get your backstage pass for fall fun. Help us spread the word!

New this year:
Check out a pages 4-5, a list of all activities in order of the day registration opens!
An improved community calendar to quickly reference all the FUN! Pages 11-15

Donner Aquatic Center is closed the rest of the day due to inclement weather. Thanks and stay safe!

Donner Aquatic Center will observe regular hours today. Come on out and cool off with us! We open at 1:00!

REMIND NOTIFICATION UPDATE:

We were having a problem with the Remind notifications for Swim Lessons so we had to create a new code.

To receive updates about Swim Lessons for this session, please use dacswim1, if using the Remind app. If using text, send to the number 81010.

To receive updates about Public Swim, please use 333g6b, if using the Remind app. If using text, send to the number 81010.

To receive updates about Master Swim, please use 873h6k, if using the Remind app. If using text, send to the number 81010.

Due to the severe storm last evening, the pool is currently closed. We are experiencing a power outage, and proper safety testing of the water cannot be completed without electricity. Once power is restored, it will take time to get the pool back up and running and ensure it is safe for use.

- All morning swim lessons are cancelled.
- Public swim scheduled for 1-6pm (including free swim) is cancelled.
- All evening swim lessons are ON AS SCHEDULED.

We appreciate your patience and will update you as soon as we’re able to reopen!

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Donner is without electricity. Morning swim lessons are cancelled. Make-ups will be tomorrow. If you are enrolled, you will be receiving a message via Remind. Thanks!

Due to low attendance, Donner Aquatic Center will close at 3pm today.

Due to weather Donner Aquatic Center is closed for public session. 6/13/25

Donner Aquatic Center is closed for public session. PM Swim lessons are still on.

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