Cumming Aquatic Center extends closure through May 13

The Cumming Aquatic Center, closed to the public since mid-March because of the COVID-19 outbreak, has announced it will remain closed until May 13.

The center previously announced the closure and the suspension of all programs and activities in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The shutdown initially was from March 16 through 27, then extended through April 26.

Updates will be posted about May 13 to the Aquatic Center Facebook page, city of Cumming website and Cumming Aquatic Center website, the center said.

Previously, the Cumming Recreation and Parks Department announced it was extending its cancellation through May 24 of all programs and activities other than at the Aquatic Center. Information: https://bit.ly/2SlJpbT

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