Waverly Aquatic Center

08/24/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our final weekend at the Waverly Aquatic Center! We are so grateful for everyone who came out to swim, spend time with us and help us close out another great summer. 💙

And an extra special thank you to everyone who joined us for our Dog Pool Party! 🐶💦 We had an absolute blast watching our four-legged friends take over the pool for the day!

We’re also so excited that the proceeds from the Dog Pool Party will go toward supporting the future Waverly dog park! Thank you for showing up, having fun and helping support something that our community and its pups, can enjoy for years to come!

Thank you for an amazing season, Waverly! We’ll see you next summer! ☀️💙

08/20/2026

OUR FINAL GUARDS OF THE WEEK!

Every workplace has that duo. If you see one, the other probably isn’t far behind. At the WAC, everyone knows exactly who ours is.

Meet our second and third Guards of the Week, Ansley & Tyka, the WAC’s resident dynamic duo! 💙

Meet Ansley!
🎓 Waverly High School — Senior
🌊 3 years at the WAC
💙 Favorite part of the job: Getting to work with Tyka
☀️ Hobby: Going to the lake
🍣 Favorite food: Sushi
🎶 Favorite music: Anything country
✈️ Dream destination: Bora Bora
✨ Fun fact: She’s a twin!
💬 Advice to new guards: Have fun!

Meet Tyka!
🎓 Waverly High School — Senior
🌊 3 years lifeguarding & 1st year at the WAC
💙 Favorite part of the job: Working with Ansley
👯 Hobby: Hanging out with friends
🍝 Favorite food: Spaghetti
🎶 Favorite artist: Megan Moroney
✈️ Dream destination: The Bahamas
✨ Fun fact: She’s at Ansley’s house every day
💬 Advice to new guards: Do your opening and closing duties!

And with Ansley & Tyka, that officially wraps up our 2026 Guard of the Week series!

We’ve loved introducing you to the guards who spent their summer keeping our patrons safe, bringing plenty of personality to the pool, and making this season one to remember.

It only felt right to close things out with two guards who practically come as a package deal.

Give it up for Ansley & Tyka, our final two Guards of the Week! 👏💙

08/19/2026

One last weekend at the WAC! 💦

Our final days of the season are here! Come soak up the sunshine, make a few more summer memories, and enjoy one last splash with us before we close for the year.

We hope to see you this weekend! 💙

As another amazing summer begins to wind down, we want to thank everyone who has made the 2026 season so memorable!
Our last regular day of the season is Sunday, August 9, but we're not done just yet!
🏊 Bonus Swim Days: August 15–16 & August 22–23
🐾 Dog Pool Party: August 23
https://citywaverlyne.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=128
Whether you've joined us for open swim, swim lessons, special events, or just a relaxing day by the pool, thank you for making this season one to remember. We hope you'll join us for a few more swims before we close out another fantastic summer!

08/19/2026

The Dog Pool Party is almost here!

Before we officially say goodbye to another pool season, it’s time to let the pups take over the WAC!

Don’t forget to get your furry friend signed up and join us for one last splash! We can’t wait to see all those wagging tails! 🐾

Before we close out another great summer, we're giving our four-legged friends a chance to make a splash at our annual Dog Pool Party! 🐾 💦
Sunday, August 23 | 6:00–8:00 PM
🐶 Registration:
$25 for your first dog | $20 for each additional sibling dog
All proceeds will help support the future Lawson Dog Park, and proof of current vaccinations is required at check-in.
Spots are limited, so don't wait to register!
Register here: https://citywaverlyne.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=255
Bring your pup and get ready for one of our favorite end-of-summer traditions! 🐕🌊

08/19/2026

GUARD OF THE WEEK: EMMALYN!

We’re keeping our Guard of the Week spotlights going with Emmalyn! After two summers at the WAC, she’s become another familiar face around the pool, and one of her favorite parts of the job is getting to spend the summer working alongside her friends! 💙

🎓 School: Waverly High School
📚 Grade: Senior
🏊‍♀️ Years at the WAC: 2 years
💙 Favorite part of the job: Getting to work with her friends
🏐 Hobby: Playing volleyball
🍝 Favorite food: Pasta
🎶 Favorite artist: Bruno Mars
✈️ Dream destination: Australia
🤚 Fun fact: She’s left-handed!
💡 Advice to a new lifeguard: “Try to bring a good attitude every day.”

Thanks for bringing that good attitude to the WAC yourself, Emmalyn! We’re glad to have had you as part of our team for the past two summers!!

08/18/2026

Looking for a way to beat the heat?

Lincoln Parks & Recreation has some FREE ways to cool off before summer slips away! Check out the upcoming Hydrant Parties and Trago Sprayground details below. 👇

A little sunshine + a lot of water sounds like a pretty good way to spend an August day! 💧😎

08/13/2026

Guard of the Week: Trevor! 🌊

We’re back with our second Guard of the Week! This time, we’re shining the spotlight on Trevor, a returning member of the WAC crew who enjoys meeting new faces and making connections with both patrons and fellow staff.

🎓 School: Waverly High School
📚 Grade: Junior
🏊 Years at WAC: 2 years
💙 Favorite part of working at WAC: Meeting new people, whether it’s patrons or staff
🎾 Hobbies: Tennis & eating out
🍩 Favorite food: Donuts — specifically jelly donuts!
🎬 Favorite movie: Interstellar
✈️ Dream destination: Germany 🇩🇪 — to see the castles, historic cities, and the Alps!
😄 Fun fact: He can’t cross his eyes
🛟 Advice for new lifeguards: Get comfortable talking to people because it makes every part of the job easier.

Thanks for being part of the WAC team for another summer, Trevor! We’re glad to have you back and appreciate everything you’ve brought to the pool this season. 💙

08/12/2026

Guard of the Week: Max! 🌊

We’re keeping the spotlights rolling, and this week it belongs to Max! From staying locked in on the stand to hanging out with all the “cool peeps” at the pool, Max has been a great part of the WAC crew for the past two summers.

Here are a few fun facts about Max:

🏫 School: Waverly High School
📚 Grade: Sophomore
🛟 Years as a Lifeguard: 2 years
😎 Favorite Part of the Job: Working with all the cool peeps
🧗 Favorite Hobbies: Hiking & rock climbing
🥩 Favorite Food: Steak
🎵 Favorite Artist: Mac DeMarco
✈️ Dream Destination: Switzerland 🇨🇭
🤔 Fun Fact: He used to be blonde!
💬 Words to Live By: “Stay locked in.”

Thanks for bringing the good vibes and staying locked in all summer, Max! We’re glad and lucky to have you as part of the WAC team!