Memorial Park Natatorium

Drowning is silent and can happen to anyone. Only you can supervise your children 100% of the time. Get to know your environment and learn basic water safety procedures. Stay up to date on training and always put safety first!

At yesterday’s Jasper City Council meeting, Mayor Josh Gates presented a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Water Safety Month to Stacy Smothers, Aquatics Director and Natatorium Manager for the City of Jasper.

Water safety plays an important role in protecting individuals and families, and education and awareness are key to preventing accidents and injuries. The City of Jasper is proud to support efforts that promote safe aquatic practices and encourage confidence in and around the water.

Sorry for the inconvenience, we are having to replace the breaker panel in the pump room at the Natatorium, today, Sunday, May 3rd. All power is shut down to everything for the whole day while repairs are made, splash pad included.

Guess what?!? The splash pads at A.P. Howell Park and APEX playground are OPEN for the season! Free for all to enjoy. 😊 Happy Splashing!

2026 Summer Swim Lessons are right around the corner!
Registration will begin on Monday, May 4th at 8:00am. Sessions begin June 1st. The registration fee is $80 per child (AGES 4 AND UP ONLY). Each session has 8, half hour lessons. Sessions are M-Th for 2 weeks. 4 sessions are available throughout June and July. All lessons are privately taught, in a one-on-one setting. (205) 384-9617 for more information.

2026 Jasper Summer Swim Team Registration Information:
Monday, April 6th from 5:00pm-6:30pm
If you have not previously been on the Jasper Swim Team you will need to try out!
8 & under swimmers will need to swim 25 yards (1 length of pool)
9 & over swimmers will need to swim 50 yards (down and back)
After successfully completing tryouts, swimmers can register.
You will need to:
* Fill out registration form
* Pay $50 per swimmer to the City of Jasper (Check, cash, or card)
* Pay $25 per family to the Jasper Swim Team (Cash or check ONLY)
*Turn in a copy of birth certificate (we can make a copy of an original for you)
* Sign the official roster
* Sign the release waiver
Try on suits will be available for sizing and to order team suits.
If you have been on the team before you you will not have to try out!
Practice groups, times and days, as well as the meet schedule, will be sent out via email after registration is completed.

Now is the time to start thinking about your plans for a summer job! The Nat will be hiring lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, swim team coaches, water aerobics instructors, concessions workers, office clerks, and maintenance personnel. If you and your friends are looking for an exciting summer, then let us train you in a skill that you can carry on with you into the future. Hiring and training will begin in April. If you are interested in lifeguarding (ages 15+), then get your name on our list before spring break. Call the Nat for position information and training opportunity schedules. (205) 384-9617. You must apply in person.

A few from the ARPA District III meeting today. Thank you to Mayor Josh Gates for welcoming our affiliates and thank you to Jakes on fourth for the fabulous catering!

Thank you for the great article, Anna Laura Gurganus! For a full class schedule and pricing, give us a call (205) 384-9617.

Local water aerobics changing lives The Memorial Park Natatorium offers a daily water aerobics class that has been very beneficial to several members of our community.

We will be canceling the 10:00am water aerobics class tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb 18th to allow staff and participants time to offer their condolences to our dear friend Dorothia (Dot) Moore’s family. She was a big part of our Nat community, our hearts are breaking. Please pray for her family and friends.

The Nat will be closed Monday, February 16th for President’s Day.