GOSHEN, Ind. -- The City of Goshen announced a new partnership with Goshen Community Schools to offer summer swimming since the Shanklin Pool rebuild has been put on hold.

Goshen paused the $12 million Shanklin Pool project earlier this year to assess the impact of state funding cuts tied to Indiana’s new bi-annual budget and Senate Bill 1.

City officials say from June 2 to Aug. 1, residents can attend open swim and Red Cross-certified swimming lessons at the Goshen Community Schools Aquatic Center at 1216 S. Indiana Ave.

Officials say the indoor facility will serve as the city’s primary swimming site this summer.

“Our city and schools always step up when the community needs us,” Mayor Gina Leichty said. “While we don’t yet know the fate of Shanklin Pool, we remain committed to working together in the best interest of our residents. Especially our kids.”

City and school officials say open swim runs Monday through Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Aquatic Center will close for open swim on June 7, 19–20, and 30, July 1–6, 11–12, and 18–26.

Certified instructors will lead swimming lessons Monday through Friday from 3:15 to 6 p.m.

The lessons cost $55 and follow American Red Cross standards. Classes are available for beginners ages 5 and older, and for parents with children ages 1–5. Residents can register for lessons online.

The center also allows daily pass purchases and waiver submission for kids ages 14–17 to attend without an adult. A convenience fee applies to credit card purchases.

Daily admission is $5. Children 2 and under swim free, and no season passes are being offered this year.

For more information, call Goshen Parks and Recreation at 574-534-2901.