Date:

May 4, 2006

For More Information Contact:

Diane Gonzolas, Citizen Information Center, 441-7831

Holly Lewis, Parks and Recreation, 441-7960

Mayor Coleen J. Seng today announced that season passes for the City's 11 public swimming pools can now be purchased online through the City Web site, lincoln.ne.gov. Star City Shores and University Place Pool will open for Memorial Day weekend, May 27 through 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. All pools open for the 2006 season on June 3.

"Season passes are a convenient and economical way to enjoy summer recreation at any of Lincoln's public pools," said Mayor Seng. "With this new online service, the passes can be purchased from home with no special trip, no waiting and no additional cost."

Those ordering season pool passes online with a credit card will receive the passes in three to five business days. Prices are:

• Star City Shores - $70 youth, $95 adult, $170 family (Good at all public pools.)
• Highlands and University Place - $62 youth, $87 adult, $152 family (Good at all public pools except Star City Shores, which is 25 cents extra per visit.)
• Neighborhood pools - $55 youth, $80 adult, $135 family (Good at all neighborhood public pools. Good at Highlands and University Place for 25 cents extra per visit. Good at Star City Shores for 50 cents extra per visit.)

Season passes also are available at the Aquatics Office at the "F" Street Community Center, 1225 "F" Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Season passes purchased online are non-refundable.

The City's online services are available at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: epay). E-pay services include payments for animal license renewals, parking tickets, criminal histories, event parking, water and wastewater bills and property taxes (fee charged).