Bell Gardens

City Council

October 27, 2025 Order of Business 11 #7

Agenda Item 7

11.7\nUpdate for the John Anson Ford Park Regional Aquatics\nCenter Project Programs\nRECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City\nCouncil receive and file the report and/or provide staff with further\ndirection.\nCONCLUSION: The John Anson Ford Park Aquatics Center grand\nopening was hosted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and formally\nopened to the public on Saturday October 18, 2025 with Swim\nLessons, Recreational Swim and Fitness Room access. On Monday,\nOctober 20, 2025 programs expanded to include Lap Swim and on\nMonday, October 27, 2025 Senior and Aqua Aerobics will be offered to\nthe community. Staff is working on implementing the Resident ID\nCard Program in the coming weeks and developing a Monthly\nMembership Program for discounted access to the Aquatics Center.\nWhile the Monthly Membership Program is being developed, staff will\nimplement a punch card program. The Aquatics Center Fees are retro\nfees from 2016 and are required to be paid by anyone who\nparticipates in Aquatics programs or activities.\nFISCAL IMPACT: Annual operating costs for the Ford Park Regional\nAquatics Center are approximately $2.7 Million.\nATTACHMENT: None.