Amsler Park Aquatic Center

06/12/2026

Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026

Lifeguards vs. Parks: Winner Lifeguards

1 Man Boat Race 1st Place: Splasher Smasher - Kimber

The Exchange Event Center vs. The McGregor Chamber of Commerce: Winner Event-ually Afloat, the Exchange

2 Man Boat Race 1st Place: Old Faithful - Boe & Jace

Awards:
Best Costume-U.S.S. Big Guys - Bodhi & Amby

Best Team Name - The Chamber of SeaCrets - The McGregor Chamber, Grayson

Beat Design - The Pool Pirates - Heidi & Hayden

Titanic Award- The Quackest - Parks Department, Richard

Fastest- Event-ually Afloat - The Exchange, Cassie

06/06/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY!

The Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026 is finally here, and the competition is about to make a splash! Year 3 and going strong. You can still show up with your boat between 9 and 9:45am and enter the races!

Boat Check-In: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Races Begin: 10:00 AM
Amsler Park Aquatic Center

Today's lineup:

Race 1 – The Grudge Match
The Quackest (Parks Department) VS. Kiss My Grass (Lifeguards Amsler Park Aquatic Center)
They each have one win, who will take home a second this year?

Race 2 – 1-Man Boat Race
Splasher Smasher

Race 3 – The Challenge Race
Chamber of Seacrets (McGregor Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture) VS. Event-ually Afloat (The Exchange Event Center)
I heard the McGregor Young Athletes Called the winner of this race for next year!

Race 4 – 2-Man Boat Race
Old Faithful
The Phoenix
U.S.S. Big Guys
The Pool Pirates

Who will stay afloat?
Who will sink?
Who will earn the bragging rights for the next year?

Bring your lawn chairs, cheer on your favorite crew, and enjoy the fun! Spectators are FREE, and the pool opens immediately after the races.

See you at the pool! 💦

06/05/2026

No Pool Party tonight so we will stay open tonight, June 5, 2026 until 8:30pm!!

Come enjoy the day at the Amsler Park Aquatic Center

06/02/2026

We have a few dates open for pool parties. Call City Hall to check dates and schedule your pool party at the Amsler Park Aquatic Center (254) 840-2806 City Hall Phone

Pool Party Forms can be found on the City Website, under Citizen Information or at the Direct PDF download below.
https://cityofmcgregor.com/wp-content/uploads/Pool-Rental-Contract-2026.pdf

06/01/2026

Come out Saturday to the Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026 and watch the marvels of cardboard boats. The first Challenge has been extended!
The Exchange Event Center vs McGregor Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture

Register your team/ boat today!
https://forms.gle/pnJTzyhWCs8QweMv8

05/29/2026

No Pool Party tonight so we will stay open tonight, May 29, 2026 until 8:30pm!!

Come enjoy Opening Day at the Amsler Park Aquatic Center.

05/29/2026

Today is the day. It is opening Day of the Amsler Park Aquatic Center. This means Free Admission Noon to 6pm. The CoTown Party DJ and Kona Ice of Waco on site.

01/30/2026

Incase you didn't see it. Bewley Park got a bit of a facelift and we are so excited for the new Tennis and Pickleball Courts.

See you there!

We’re excited for the Grand Reopening and Chamber Ribbon Cutting for the new Tennis and Pickleball Courts at Bewley Park 🎾

Join us as we officially open these courts and celebrate the latest park improvements.

📍 Bewley Park | 1498 W 8TH Street
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
✂️ Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 PM

08/02/2025

🚣‍♂️🏆 Cardboard Boat Regatta – 2025 Winners Announced! 🏆🚣‍♀️
What a splash-tastic day at the 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at Amsler Park Aquatic Center! A huge THANK YOU to all our creative, courageous, and competitive teams who made this year’s event a blast! Thank you to Dr. Travis Mutscher our Judge this year.

👏 And now... let’s give a big round of applause to our 2025 winners:

🔥 Parks vs. Lifeguards Showdown
🏁 Lifeguards Took the Win!

🥇 1-Man Race
1st Place: The Ark – Emily

👯‍♂️ 2-Man Race
1st Place: The Water Dragons – Abi & Kaitlyn
2nd Place: Leagues of Justice – Tucker & Logan
3rd Place: Thunderbolts – Wade & Elleigh

⚡ Fastest Boat
1st: The Water Dragons – 18.84 sec
2nd: Leagues of Justice – 24.59 sec
3rd: Thunderbolts – 42.84 sec

🎨 Most Creative Design
1st: The Chomp-ions – Hazel & Zander
2nd: Leagues of Justice – Tucker & Logan
3rd: The Ark – Emily

📝 Best Team Name
1st: The Pirate Otters – Ryan & Beckett
2nd: The Brave Waves – Kimber & Blake
3rd: The Chomp-ions – Hazel & Zander

👗 Best Costume
1st: Leagues of Justice – Tucker & Logan
2nd: The Chomp-ions – Hazel & Zander
3rd: The Ark – Emily

💦 Most Dramatic Sinking (Titanic Award)
1st: The Pirate Otters – Ryan & Beckett
2nd: The Disciples – Boe & Nate
3rd: Diamond Divas – Remi & Tatum

🎉 Thank you to all the teams, spectators, judge, and our incredible lifeguards for making this event unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you next year — will you float or sink?