Westerville Celebrates
National Bike Safety Month May is National Bike Safety Month, a great time for cyclists to brush up on their bike safety knowledge before hitting Westerville’s bike-friendly streets and more than 51 miles of recreational trails.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD When using sharrows: Remember that cyclists in the sharrows must abide by the same laws as motorists Heed all speed limits and traffic signals Signal your intentions Ride with the flow of traffic When on streets without a sharrow or bike lane: Ride as far to the right as you can safely, watching for parked vehicles, car doors and other hazards
Rules of the Recreational Trails (Ordinance No. 05-13)
Abide by all signage Yield to cross traffic at intersections Keep right except to pass Announce passing Avoid blocking trail Respect others and private property Pets must be leashed/obey scoop law Unauthorized motorized vehicles prohibited Users shall observe a fifteen (15) miles per hour speed limit on all park trails Find more safety tips and watch the “Bike Safe Westerville” video series at www.westerville.org/parks.
HPAC Pass Rates Set for 2022
Highlands Park Aquatic Center (HPAC) passes remain well below similar area facilities after a marginal rate increase beginning May 1. “With the rising cost of personnel, pool chemicals, food products and services, this slight increase helps us maintain the level of service our residents and guests expect,” said Westerville Recreation and Operations Supervisor Mike Phillips. Under the new rates, a pass for a family of four costs $180 for residents and $312 for non-residents. Find the updated pass price list on p. 39. Connect with HPAC online at www.westerville.org/hpac.
PERKS OF HAVING AN HPAC PASS:
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Priority entrance to the facility
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Households may add unnamed guest passes to their membership, which can be used for any guest once per day throughout the season
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Just a few visits pay off your season pass A resident family of four pass pays for itself in only seven visits.
HPAC FEATURES: A speed and body slide tower, a zero-entry toddler pool with a simulated-rock slide, a spray playground, lazy river and eight-lane, 25-meter pool with diving well, concession stand, multiple restrooms and family restrooms, locker bay and plenty of space to sit in both the sun and shade.
Financial assistance toward Parks fees, including HPAC passes, may be available through Westerville Helps. Residents can also opt in to support this program. Learn more at www.westerville.org/helps.
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