SHARC Offers Family Fun

SHARC Offers Family Fun for All Ages

by Sunriver Owners Association

The majority of SHARC visitors come in the warm summer months, sunbathing on the massive pool deck and lawn.

Luring thousands of vacationers, residents and guests through its doors each year since opening in 2012, visitors to the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) report being rejuvenated by the brilliant range of activities and amenities the facility offers to all ages and interests.

The vast majority of SHARC visitors come in the warmer summer months to frolic in the oversize outdoor pool, drift in the lazy river, plunge down tube and body slides, dance in the water fountains, sunbathe or watch toddlers safely play in a separate wading pool and play area.

Thousands also picnic in the adjacent park, scramble around the playground, play hoops on the full-size basketball court, play disc golf or test their skills at bocce ball.

Even when the weather turns cold, SHARC’s indoor, multi-use pool continues to attract owners and visitors. Heated to a relatively toasty 84-85 degrees, the pool’s zero entry features bubbling fountains, spinning water flower and dumping bucket to entertain youngsters and the young at heart. School-age children make themselves dizzy floating around in circles in the vortex water feature. There are three adjacent lap lanes and space for workouts, swim lessons, aquatic fitness classes and water basketball. There is also an outdoor adult hot tub, and the winter tubing hill provides downhill thrills on select snow days.

Aside from aquatics, SHARC’s 5,000-square-foot Benham Hall (which can also be split into two smaller rooms) can host that next business meeting, family reunion, wedding, banquet, seminar, event or fundraiser.

Access to SHARC is free to members of Sunriver Owners Association with a valid Member Preference ID, those with SROA Recreation Guest Passes and guests of vacation rental properties enrolled in SROA’s Recreation Plus Program. The general public is also welcome via a daily gate fee. sunriversharc.com 541-585-5000