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Hundreds of swimmers took advantage of the city’s new partnership with the YMCA of the Pikes Peak region over the Memorial Day holiday.

“Despite high winds and cooler weather, the Y welcomed over 700 swimmers to Monument Valley, Portal and Wilson Ranch Pools and Prospect Lake Beach during the 3-day Memorial Day Weekend,” Mary Beth Burichin, the Y’s marketing and community relations director, said Tuesday in an email.

“More than 40 bicyclists from the Garden of the Gods Cycling Club were the first to visit the historic Prospect Lake Beach on Saturday, May 26 for a breakfast break catered by Chick-fil-A,” she added.

The Y, a nonprofit, took over operation of several city-owned aquatic facilities this year and opened the doors for the first time on Saturday.

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