Splish, splash: Families dive into Fun Night at Arlington Park

Arlington Park and Aquatic Center hosted its September Family Fun Night on Sept. 6.

  • By Whitney Elfstrom
  • | 10:30 a.m. September 9, 2019
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Friday night was filled with pool toys and water balloons at Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex’s Family Fun Night in the Pool.

The free event, which welcomed families and children up to age 12, featured games including water football, water basketball and a water balloon toss. It was the fourth family fun night held by the center.

Facilities manager Emily Oberlin said the center tries to alternate its family night themes between pool nights and gym nights.

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St., will host two Halloween-themed events next month. There will be a Halloween Trail Carnival on Oct. 25 and a Pumpkin Splash in the pool Oct. 26.

John Kinahan tosses his water balloon.
John Kinahan tosses his water balloon.
Alexis LaVasseur, 11, waits for the water balloon toss to start.
Alexis LaVasseur, 11, waits for the water balloon toss to start.
Dave Oleaga throws a water balloon to his little brother, Josh.
Dave Oleaga throws a water balloon to his little brother, Josh.
Delores and John Kinahan
Delores and John Kinahan
Vlad and Josh Oleaga
Vlad and Josh Oleaga
Emily Randell, Arlington Park supervisor of recreation facilities, passes out water balloons as she explains the rules to the kids.
Emily Randell, Arlington Park supervisor of recreation facilities, passes out water balloons as she explains the rules to the kids.
Josh Oleaga poses with his football.
Josh Oleaga poses with his football.
Aerien Goveia catches his water balloon.
Aerien Goveia catches his water balloon.

 

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