Graydon Pool in Ridgewood opens for season on Saturday

Graydon Pool in Ridgewood opens for season on Saturday

MAY 30, 2014    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014, 12:31 AM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER

With opening day coming up this Saturday, the 2014 season at Graydon Pool promises to offer pool-goers several new attractions.

This year, members will be able to access the pool via a new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramp, which runs alongside an existing stone wall near the pool’s snack stand.

In addition to the ramp, the Parks and Recreation Department is now offering an adaptive aquatics class for children with special needs, through a collaboration with Mayor Paul Aronsohn and the local Community Access Network group representing those with disabilities.

“I think that we’ve just made the facility accessible and available to all residents, including sensitivity to special needs,” said Nancy Bigos, deputy director of the parks department. “I think that Graydon is really an incredible, special place and I think it has a lot to offer our residents just in the sense of community, and socialization and play.”

In addition to the adaptive aquatics class, there will be a new “introduction to diving” class and three new adult classes: an introduction to swimming for adults, an aquatic fitness program and water aerobics.

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