James Kennedy Aquatic Center

10/01/2026

📢 Just a reminder that our Session 1 Parent Tot Registration DEADLINE is tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd!

If you have a little one that you have been wanting to get more exposure to the water outside of bath time, now is your opportunity!

Session 1 will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-6:30pm from October 6th through the 22nd.

Registrations can be found on the City of Tipton website under the Parks and Recreation Department, or you can stop in to fill one out at our facility! Give us a call if you have any questions!

09/29/2026

Results of our Tipton Recreation Adult 18-50+ doubles pickleball league through week 10...
1. Team 7 - 28-2
2. Team 1 - 23-7
3. Team 6 - 18-12
4. Team 4 - 16-14
5. Team 3 - 15-15
6. Team 2 - 11-19
7. Team 5 - 8-22
8. Team 8 - 1-29

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09/21/2026

📢 Interested in Becoming a MACR Shark?

Looking for a fun, competitive, and encouraging swim team experience?

Afternoon practices will be held here, at the JKFAC, beginning in November!

Contact [email protected] for more information!

09/21/2026

📣 Tipton Homecoming Week Schedule Reminders!

Monday, September 21st
🏊‍♂️ Session 1 Private Lessons begin at 6:15pm

Wednesday, September 23rd
🎉 Facility CLOSES at 4:00pm for Homecoming Parade
❌ No Group Swimming Lessons
❌ No Open Swim

Friday, September 25th
🏈 Facility CLOSES at 4:00pm for Homecoming Football Game
❌ No Open Swim

💦 Lap Swim and Water Aerobics will continue throughout the week as regularly scheduled.

Hope everyone has a great Homecoming Week! Go Tigers!🐯🖤

09/18/2026

👻 Here is the October 2026 Schedule! 🎃

Please pay attention to the following information:

🏊‍♂️ Swim Lessons
Parent Tot Session 1 Registration Deadline: Friday, October 2nd
Group Session 2 Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30th
Private Swimming Lessons: FULL

🏀 Youth Basketball
1st-2nd Grade Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 21st
3rd-6th Grade Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 10th

🏈 Friday, October 9th - we will be CLOSED at 4:00pm for a Home Football Game. There will be no Open Swim that evening.

Be sure to check out the schedule for full details on all programs, deadlines, and facility hours! Thank you!

09/15/2026

Results of our Tipton Recreation Adult 18-50+ doubles pickleball league through week 9...
1. Team 7 - 25-2
2. Team 1 - 20-7
3. Team 4 - 16-11
4. Team 6 - 15-12
5. Team 3 - 12-15
6. Team 2 - 11-16
7. Team 5 - 8-19
8. Team 8 - 1-26

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09/15/2026

📢ATTENTION - Error on Group Lesson Registration for Session 2!

We found an error on our Group Lesson Registration Form:

Session 2 Group Lessons will begin Wednesday, November 4th and end on Wednesday, December 16th with NO CLASS on November 25th.

Again, 11/4 - 12/16, No Class 11/25.
6 Lessons in total.

Deadline for Session 2 will be Friday, October 30th!

Thank you for being understanding and patient!

You may find registrations online at the City of Tipton Website under the Parks and Recreation Department, or stop in to see us and sign up!

09/14/2026

Registration for 1-2 grade and 3-6 grade Tipton Recreation Basketball are now available online at www.tiptoniowa.org under the Park and Recreation page or you may pick one up at the James Kennedy Aquatic Center. For more information or if you have any questions about the league please give Adam a call at the aquatic center at 563-886-2271.

09/11/2026

Deadline for Tipton Recreation Preschool Soccer is TODAY Friday, September 11 by the end of the day. After the deadline your child will be on a waitlist and not guaranteed a spot on a team. For more information or any questions regarding the league please give Adam a call at the James Kennedy Aquatic Center at 563-886-2271. Thanks!

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09/10/2026

Results of our Tipton Recreation Adult 18-50+ doubles pickleball league through week 8...
1. Team 7 - 22-2
2. Team 1 - 18-6
3. Team 6 - 15-9
4. Team 4 - 13-11
5. Team 3 - 11-13
6. Team 2 - 8-16
7. Team 5 - 8-16
8. Team 8 - 1-23

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