There’s no better way to kick the summer heat than by laying around in a refreshing pool. For the most people in the Warrensburg area, Nassif Aquatic Center is a popular new place to take a swim.

    Nassif opened this summer, complete with a lazy river, a kiddy water park, a full size swimming area, a diving board, and a slide. The pool is open weekdays 7am to 7pm, and weekends 12pm to 7pm with admission prices ranging from $2 - $5.

    Even though the pool is new, it still has its flaws. One of the more common complaints is that the lazy river is extremely packed and there are not enough tubes. It is also difficult to navigate through the crowds of people packed in like sardines. The tanning chairs are scarce, to say the least, and the swimwear issue is being addressed by cracking down on some new rules. Ladies: there is such a thing as too much skin. Men: no Speedos please - there are children present.

    Despite a few early development flaws, the pool is a fun place to chill out on a hot day. If you haven’t been, grab a swimming buddy and check it out. But hurry, summer is coming to a close.

    For further information about the Nassif Aquatic Center, call (660) 747-2600.