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5-Star Rating for Park District’s Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center
1401 N. Midlothian Road Mundelein, IL 60060 www.mundeleinparks.org NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE USE June 20, 2013 CONTACT: Mary Priller, Marketing Specialist, 847-388-5455, mpriller@mundeleinparks.org 5-Star Rating for Park District’s Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center Starfish Aquatics Institute gives high honors for lifeguards and staff Mundelein, Illinois—Mundelein Park & Recreation District’s (www.mundeleinparks.org) Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center, received the prestigious Five Star Award by Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) following an unannounced performance audit of the lifeguards and management staff at its six-acre aquatic facility. SAI (www.starfishaquatics.org) is one of the largest lifeguard, swim instructor and pool operator certifying agencies in the nation and provides training and services such as performance audits to the aquatic industry in an effort to improve safety and reduce the risk of drowning. Scott Anthony, Aquatics Supervisor for Mundelein Park District, accepted the award on the District’s behalf. "Very few aquatic facilities qualify to receive this award," said Anthony. "This recognition and our participation in high-caliber training and programs underscore our commitment and the exceptional performance by our lifeguard and management staff. We are very proud to be a member of the SAI family and bring this benefit to the community." Barefoot Bay is a nautical-themed water retreat quaintly situated on Midlothian Road, just behind the Mundelein Community Center. It offers guests and water enthusiasts a wide array to enjoy including a 740-ft. Lazy River, zero-depth entry pool, kids’ climb-on floating water walk, tube slides, dive tank, dedicated toddler area, and the NEW AquaClimb fitness wall. Site specials include daily twilight rates, season passes and special events. Swim instruction is also offered seasonally by SAI- trained instructors. About the Mundelein Park & Recreation District (MPRD) More than 785 acres make up the Mundelein Park & Recreation District, including 33 parks for hiking and biking, 20 tennis courts, 28 playgrounds, picnic shelters, and more. Conveniently located in north-central Lake County, MPRD serves a growing population of more than 35,000 residents with year-round programs, and recreation and educational opportunities for all ages. Facilities include the award-winning, 18-hole Ken Killian-designed Steeple Chase Golf Club, the Mundelein Community Center, Park View Health & Fitness Center, Diamond Lake Beach, for soft sand, swimming, boating and picnicking, Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center, with 33-foot high water slides and a relaxing Lazy River, Spray Park, a special area for young ones with oversized, water-spraying "flowers," the Regent Center, the hub for active adults, Fort Hill Heritage Museum, where all can learn and enjoy the history of Mundelein, and Diamond Lake Sports Complex, a nature and recreational destination for all ages. Learn more at www.mundeleinparks.org, on Facebook or Twitter. |
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