Jun 2021
Royalty Ride
Join Willmar Fest Royalty and Ambassadors for a bike ride from the DOAC to Robbins Island! Bring your own bike and meet us at the pool to depart at 4:30pm.
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DOAC Olympic Games!
We are holding our own Olympic games this summer! Come compete for gold & earn prizes! Grand Prize will be Tickets to a Willmar Stingers game! Competition events: -Pool Noodle Hurdles -Swimming Challenges -Splash Basketball -Curling -Gymnastic Events -Relay Events -Corn Hole Tournament & More! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing for Willmar Stingers Tickets!
Find out more »Stingers Splash
The DOAC is inviting you to get stung with some fun and the Willmar Stingers at the Stingers Splash! Friday, July 30 12:30p-2:30p Come swim with your 2021 Willmar Stingers at the DOAC! Cannon ball contest, tug of war, relay races and fun!
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Movies in the Park 2022
Movies in the Park Showing Luca Friday, June 10th at 9:00pm at Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Meet at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center on Friday, June 10th for a flick and float!
Find out more »Games on Deck!
Games on Deck! Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-4PM June 13-July 22 at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Join Parks and Recreation staff to play a variety of water, yard and pool games! $3 admission into the pool. Season passes are also available.
Find out more »Lap Swim at the DOAC
Lap Swim at the DOAC! Looking for a little recreational exercise in the pool? All skill levels welcome. No instruction provided. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:00am-11:00am $3.00/day $25.00 for 10 swim passes
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Royalty Bike Ride Wednesday, June 22 at 4:30pm Starting at Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Join Willmar Fest Royalty and Ambassadors for a bike ride from the DOAC to Rice Park! Bring your own bike and meet us at the pool to depart at 4:30pm. Don't forget your helmet!
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Lucky Duck Thursdays @ the DOAC
Lucky Duck Thursdays @ the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Bring a non-perishable food item and pay $1.00 admission. Every THURSDAY in JULY!! Donations collected are given to the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf.
Find out more »Stingers Splash!
Come splash up some fun with the 2022 Willmar Stingers! Cannon Ball Contest, Slide Races, Tug of War, and Relay races! Friday, July 15 12:30p-2:30p
Find out more »Mommy & Me Swim at the DOAC
Bring children ages 5 & under for this special swim hour! Come early as capacity will be limited. Kiddie & shallow pool area will be available to introduce littles to the water! 2 Mondays: July 25 & August 1 10:30a-11:30a $1.00/person Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center 320-441-2018
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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
Come celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day with us! Enjoy this sweet treat for $1.00 from 12-7p on Tuesday, August 2nd! *While supplies last*
Find out more »Jul 2023
Stingers Splash
You are invited to splash up some fun with your 2023 Willmar Stingers! Friday, July 14th from 12-2pm at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Cannon Ball Contest Slide Races Tug of War & Relay Races
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End of Summer Pool Party
End of Summer Pool Party August 9 from 6-8pm at Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center We want to say thank you to all who participated in our (Willmar Parks & Recreation) programs this summer and for making it awesome! Join as at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Wednesday, August 9th from 6-8pm! Free admission with a food shelf donation or $1/person for anyone who participated in a summer program and their families! 13 & under must have adult supervision Can't wait…
Find out more »Jun 2024
Dive-In Movie at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center
Dive-In Movie at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Enjoy FREE admission to the pool and a FREE movie! Admission will start at 8:00pm Movie will start at sundown (around 9:30pm) Concessions will be available to purchase. Friday, June 28 - Movie: The Little Mermaid Friday, July 19 - Movie: Moana Friday, August 9 - CANCELLED DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE
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Dive-In Movie at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center
Dive-In Movie at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Enjoy FREE admission to the pool and a FREE movie! Admission will start at 8:00pm Movie will start at sundown (around 9:30pm) Concessions will be available to purchase. Friday, June 28 - Movie: The Little Mermaid Friday, July 19 - Movie: Moana Friday, August 9 - CANCELLED DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE
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Dive-In Movie at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center
Dive-In Movie at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center Enjoy FREE admission to the pool and a FREE movie! Admission will start at 8:00pm Movie will start at sundown (around 9:30pm) Concessions will be available to purchase. Friday, June 28 - Movie: The Little Mermaid Friday, July 19 - Movie: Moana Friday, August 9 - CANCELLED DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE
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