The Mosling Recreation Center is about to get new filters for the pool. The arrival date is June 15th. This is a very big project which will take a good week and a half therefore the pool and hot tub will be closed at this time until June 26th (hopefully). During the shutdown of the pool, the pool will be acid washed and regrouted in places where there seems to be missing grout. The hot tub will get an acid wash as well along with a regrouting of the entire hot tub. We will have the showers closed for part of this project to do some grouting in the shower room and replace some shower parts. We plan to keep the weight room open the duration of this time to keep your bodies moving! Thank you for your patience and thank you Destination Door County for making this filter project possible! Our summer hours will be changed to opening at 2 pm in July!
Fun Fact
Did you know this is the 40th year of the gift of the Rec Center to the Town of Washington? In June 1986, John and Jane Mosling met with Town Chairperson Arbutus Greenfeldt offering to construct the Rec Center for the Town. In September 1986, a resolution accepting the gift of the Rec Center was passed by a majority of electors at a Special Town Meeting. Since the Rec was built, over 500,000 people have used the building or attended classes and events at the Rec. What a gift to the people of Washington Island!
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Rec Center Fee Waiver Program for Residents and Property Owners
The Town of Washington adopted a policy establishing who qualifies for a fee waiver at the Washington Island Mosling Recreation Center and how eligibility is verified. The policy ensures fair and consistent rules for granting fee waivers based on residency, property ownership, or family relationship within the Town of Washington.
Who Is eligible? A fee waiver may be granted to residents, property taxpayers (including owners through LLCs, corporations, or trusts), immediate family members or legal guardians of an eligible resident or property taxpayer, including spouses or partners, children under 18, legal dependents, and individuals under legal guardianship.
How do I get a fee waiver? Waivers will be available at the Rec Center when you fill out your Rec Center Membership application. They are also available online at www.washingtonisland-wi.gov/mosling-recreation-center
How do I prove residency or property ownership? Applicants must show appropriate documents (such as tax bills, Driver’s License, utility bill, or a residential lease) to confirm eligibility. Waivers are reviewed and verified by Rec Center staff along with the rest of the membership application. Providing false information can result in denial or revocation. Waivers are valid only for the calendar year applied for and must be renewed annually.
New Year New Forms
This 2026 year brings some changes to the Rec. The Town has made the Rec free for all island residents. Please go to the town website, under the Recreation Center and print out the two forms needed to become a member. (copies are at the Rec as well) Donations are always accepted and can be made out the the WI Foundation to help with cost of equipment.
-Please make note of the pool schedule. We offer different classes, and lap and open swim times that need to be followed properly. Please be sure to grab a schedule at the front desk and a code of Conduct to review as well.
Parents:
Please keep the door area clear of jackets and shoes. There is a cubby in the main entrance or extra coat racks behind the lobby divider
Reminder that children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the hot tub or area. Also any rings, goggles or kickboards need to be returned to the area they were found.
No running on pool deck and no food on pool deck
No glass containers on pool deck
The weight room is for users aged 16 and up. No food in the weight room
The Mosling room can be used, but needs parental supervision while children under the age 13 are in the room. Please pick up any wrappers and put away bean bags or pool/ping pong items away before leaving the room.
Thank you
We would like to thank everyone for your support in 2024! Your continuous support for the Recreation Center is truly appreciated from renewing your membership to donations, signing up for events, or volunteering to help out! Your kindness and support are so greatly appreciated! We are happy to offer this beautiful facility to our community to enjoy year-round!
Rec Run
Thank you everyone that participated in the run this year: from runners to volunteers, from everyone cheering the runners on to all the sponsors that donated to help make this event a great success we truly thank you for your support. Next years Rec Run will be on July 19th, 2025 so mark your calendars!
Hours change for Summer
Starting June 16th we will be opening during the week at 2 pm. We will not be open on Sundays this summer.
Yoga and Pilates
We will be having two classes starting March 3rd, 2025
Yoga will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 am
There is a fee for this class $8 for members and $15 for non member this is a drop in pay per session class and drop in.
Suzi Hammer does a great job and has been teaching yoga/Pilates for 20 years
Extended Hours
The Mosling Recreation Center is doing a 2 month trial of extended hours. On Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays the Rec will be open from 6 am to 8 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays will remain the same with the 7 am to noon and 3 to 8 pm. This month will be open free of charge on Sunday January 8th and Sunday January 22nd from 2 to 6 pm. This gives non-members a chance to use the Rec and fall in love with our amazing facility!
