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WAYNESVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER

550 Vance Street

Waynesville, NC 28786

(828) 456-2030    Fax: (828) 456-2034

E-mail:  wrcadmin@charter.net

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On December 18, 2000, the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Center was officially opened, named for Mr. Bob Brannon, a local resident, who began pioneering the building's conception over 30 years ago. The facility is 64,000 square feet and has a water play park, lap pool, 1/10 mile rubber walking track, two Basketball courts, weight room, aerobics room, cardio area, two racquetball courts, two game rooms and a multipurpose room that is used for meetings, parties, showers, family reunions, etc.
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HOURS OF OPERATION

*Subject to Change*

Days
Recreation Center
Pool
Water Park
Mon. - Fri.

6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

*Holiday hours are from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

*11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

*(Opens @ 10:00 a.m. during Summer.)

Saturday 
7:00 a.m. -   9:00 p.m. 
  7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

*11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

*(Opens @ 10:00 a.m. during Summer.)

Sunday   
  1:00 p.m. -   7:00 p.m.   
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Directions to Waynesville Recreation Center

550 Vance St.

Waynesville, NC 28786

828-456-2030

 

 

From Asheville or Knoxville

 

From I-40, take Exit 27 (no turns)

Follow highway 23/74 West to Exit 102

Take Exit 102, turn right on Russ Ave. (276 South)

Go under bridge to 2 nd red light

At light, turn left on Howell Mill Rd. (next to Eckerd's)

Go ½ mile and turn right on Vance St.

 

From Sylva

 

Follow 23/74 East to exit 102A

Turn right on Russ Ave. (276 South)

Go to 2nd red light   

Turn left on Howell Mill Rd. (next to Eckerd's)

Go ½ mile and turn right on Vance St.


RULE CHANGES

Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children age 12-15, must have direct adult supervision while using equipment and track. Children under 12 may NOT use the machines with or without adult supervision.

NOTE:   LOCKS

As of 4/29/05, we no longer provide locks. Personal locks are permitted,

but must be removed when you leave, as no permanent locks are allowed. Thanks.


ADMISSION FEE SCHEDULE

Effective August 1, 2005

Membership Category

Daily

 

12 Visit

Punch Card

6 Visit

Punch Card

One

Month

Quarterly

 

6 Months

 

Yearly

 

 

Family (Max. 4 members)

 

$16

 

$126

($10.50/visit)

 

$68

($11.34/visit)

 

$62

 

$154

 

$296.10

($49.35/month)

 

$567

($47.25/month)

 

Family (Max. 2 members)

 

$9

 

$63

($5.25/visit)

 

$37

($6.17/visit)

 

$51

 

$123

 

$233.10

($38.85/month)

 

$441

($36.75/month)

 

Individual Adult

(Ages 18 - 54)

 

$6

 

$47.40

($3.95/visit)

 

$29

($4.84/visit)

 

$41

 

$91

 

 

$170.10

($28.35/month)

 

$315

($26.25/month)

 

Individual Youth

(Ages 12 - 17)

 

$4

 

$28.20

($2.35/visit)

 

$19

($3.17/visit)

 

$30

 

$60

 

$107.10

($17.85/month)

 

$189

($15.75/month)

 

Individual Child

(Ages 5 - 11)

Children under five-FREE-with paying adult for pool

 

$3

 

$19.20

($1.60/visit)

 

$15

($2.50/visit)

 

$27

 

$50

 

$88.20

($14.70/month)

 

$151.20

($12.60/month)

 

Special

(Senior Citizen 55+

and/or Handicapped)

 

$4

 

$28.20

($2.35/visit)

 

$19

($3.17/visit)

 

$30

 

$60

 

$107.10

($17.85/month)

 

$189

($15.75/month)

•  If family includes more than four people, a charge of $11 per month per extra person will be added to family membership rate.

              •  12 visit passes are not considered memberships; which means pass holders do not receive

                 discounts on store items, classes, child care, swim lessons, etc. 12 visit passes will expire one

                 calendar year from the date purchased.

             •  One month memberships will expire one calendar month from date purchased.

             •  Quarterly memberships must be paid in full.

             •  Monthly payment option is available for six month and yearly memberships, which are to be paid

               consecutively.

             •  If the membership has expired for 30 days, the penalty for failing to keep any 6 months or yearly

               membership for the specified time, results in paying for next membership at center in full.

             •  Corporate membership rates available. Inquire at the front desk.

 

Family Membership: Family is defined as individual, spouse, or dependent children that can be claimed on taxes. Step-children and adopted children qualify. Court documentation is required to include foster children on a family membership.

 

Non-Family Category: Anyone age 25 or over, engaged couples, couples living together, older siblings, aunts, cousins, or grandchildren DO NOT qualify for the family rate.

 

 

Membership Benefits

 

Adult, Youth & Senior (12 years thru 99)

Unlimited use of the Center; pool, gym, game room, track, cardiovascular equipment, weight equipment, weight equipment (fitness room) and racquetball courts.

20% discount on classes, programs and leagues and child care during center use.

10% discount on store items.

 

Child (5 years thru 11)

Unlimited use of the pool, gym & game room.

20% discount on classes, programs and leagues.

10% discount on store items.

 

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied and supervised by responsible adult at all times. Children 5 years of age or younger must be accompanied in pool by adult in swim attire.

 

Cardiovascular equipment, track, weight equipment (fitness room) and racquetball courts are intended for use by those individuals, adult & children, 12 years of age or older.

 

Group Rates

Groups of fifteen (15) or more non-members will receive a group rate if reservation has been made.

 

Adults   $5.00/day

Youth   $3.40/day

Child   $3.00/day

Membership Referral Program

      If an active/current member in good standing, who has a quarterly, 6 month or yearly membership, refers a new member, who buys a quarterly membership, then the referring member gets 2 weeks added to their membership expiration date.

      If the new member buys a 6 month or yearly membership,then the referring member gets one month extension added to their membership expiration date.

      These free time extensions will not exempt any member from making the set number of payments required for the original membership.

 

Group Rate:  A group rate for 15 or more people is available only if prior arrangements have been made.

  Adult 18+ yrs: $5.00, Youth 12-17yrs: $3.40, Child 5-11 yrs: $3.00, Senior Adults 54+ $3.00

Corporate Rate:  Corporate Rates available, if a business has 5+ employees who are active members. Please check with a receptionist for more details.

Family Membership:  Family is defined as individual, spouse, or dependent children that can be claimed on taxes. Step-children and adopted children qualify. Court documentation is required to include foster children on a family membership.

Non-Family Category:  Anyone age 25 or over, engaged couples, couples living together, older siblings, aunts, cousins, or grandchildren DO NOT qualify for the family rate.

 

Room Rentals

                                 

Pool Parties

 

Cost of rental will include a two hour period of time in pool area. 

If you would like to have cake and ice cream,

the multipurpose room may be rented at an additional cost.

All participants must be non-members.  Members are not counted

in group because they must use their membership to check in.

                    

                                                           Up to 15 participants:          $ 40.00                                                        

   16 - 25 participants:           $ 58.00

    26 - 35 participants:          $ 68.00

    36 - 50 participants:          $105.00

Reservation time begins and ends at times scheduled,

which includes your set up and clean up time.

If more time is needed for set up or clean up, the time must be purchased.

If you are paying for the one room without the kitchen, you do not have access to the

ice maker, refrigerator, freezer or any other part of the kitchen area.

A cooler is suggested to keep ice cream and drinks cold.

Available pool party times include:

Saturday:  12 - 2 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m., and 4 - 6 p.m.

Sunday:  1 - 3 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m.

Private pool parties may rent the pool on Friday 8 - 10 p.m. or Saturday 7 - 9 p.m.

A two-week advance notice is required.

                                                                   Groups up to 50:              $136.00

                                                                   Groups of 51-75:              $173.00

                                                                   Groups of 76-100:            $215.00

                         

 


"Lock-In" Package

Bring your youth group, friends, family, etc., to a

Lock-in at the Recreation Center!

Lock-ins are available on Friday nights from 8 p.m. - 7 a.m.

50 people minimum, 150 maximum

Supervision Ration Required: 1 adult/10 youth

Package includes:

Private pool party from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., 2 multipurpose rooms with kitchen, gymnasium, racquetball courts, game rooms, and locker rooms from 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.

$16.00/person/lock-in w/pool

$14.00/person/lock-in w/o pool

 


 

 

    MONTHLY ACTIVITES   

Current Month: APRIL

** Registration for all classes. **

 

 


MORNING OUT PROGRAM

Monday, Wednesday OR Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ages 2-5 Years

Preregistration & Proof Of Age Required

$10/FIRST CHILD

$8/SECOND CHILD

$7/THIRD CHILD

Space is limited.  Reserve in Childcare.

Please see Childcare Division

or call 828-456-2030 ext. 219


   Child Care    

Monday & Friday

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

                                 

  • Reservations required.
  • Child care services are available for children birth to 10 years of age. 
  • Maximum of 6 children in child care at one time.
  • Members: $3.00 / hour / child           Non-Members: $4.00 / hour / child

 


 

 

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