Atlantic Parks & Recreation

05/30/2026

Another great volunteer day! Thank you Atlantic Iowa Rotary for your material donation and labor. Many hands making light work of this upgrade at Sunnyside Park ❤️

05/22/2026

Monthly advisory meeting to take place May 27th at 3:30, 1200 Sunnyside Lane.

05/18/2026

Amazed by these 4th & 5th graders from Schuler Elementary. Their effort cleaning up around Sunnyside, Schildberg, and downtown Atlantic today made this big chore a breeze. It’s true what they say, many hands make light work! Thank you students!

05/14/2026

Volunteer shoutout to students at Atlantic High School’s General Construction class. This group refurbished benches and picnic tables for the Sunnyside Pool. Grateful for the hard work and practical skills these students put into the projects bettering their community!

05/01/2026

Summer is almost here!! ☀️😎 Take advantage of discounted prices until 5/5. See you poolside 🌊

Sunnyside Pool: Exciting Announcements

Atlantic, IA — Sunnyside Pool is gearing up for an exciting 2026 summer season and wants to take a moment to remind the community that time is running out to take advantage of discounted summer pool passes. The final day to purchase passes at the lower rate is May 5th. After this date, all passes will be moved to the new 2026 pricing. Passes are available for purchase with a card on the online form (QR code or the link is on the Sunnyside Pool Facebook) or you can pay by cash or check at the YMCA.

Adding to the excitement, Sunnyside Pool is pleased to announce its official opening weekend schedule. New this year a members-only soft opening will take place on May 29th, giving pass holders an exclusive first splash of the season. The pool will then open to the general public on May 30th, kicking off a full summer of fun for the entire community.

Community members are encouraged to secure their passes early to enjoy not only the discounted rate, but also access to the exclusive members-only opening day.

Sunnyside Pool is also proud to share a new opportunity to help make summer more accessible for local families. Thanks to a generous donation from Meyer & Gross Real Estate, a limited number of scholarship pool passes will be available for individuals and families in need of financial assistance to buy a pass.

Scholarship passes will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the month of May, and are available for both individual and group passes.

To apply, individuals should complete a financial assistance application at the YMCAand provide proof of income. Assistance will be awarded on a sliding scale, ensuring support is distributed based on each family’s needs.

The Sunnyside Pool team remains committed to creating a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for all and is grateful for all the community partnerships that help make enhancing the pool experience possible. If you would like to contribute to the pool in any way, have questions, or need assistance, please reach out to [email protected]. Let’s Splash!!

04/29/2026

Grateful for the planting of 3 maples by Atlantic Iowa Lion's Club at Sunnyside Park! It's important now more than ever to be planting a diversity of trees for future generations to enjoy. Thanks to Mike and Greg for their hard work!

04/24/2026

Big things happening in Park & Rec. We are working hard to prep for summer and can’t wait to get everyone outside enjoying one of our many parks!

ATLANTIC – New Atlantic Park Director Maggie Robinson introduced herself to the Atlantic Park Commission Wednesday afternoon, and said that she is excited to see what residents want in the

04/23/2026

Thanks to Atlantic HSAP for their volunteer work at Schildberg today. We are so appreciative of folks willing to get their hands dirty to help make our parks beautiful for all to enjoy!