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Excelsior Springs Leads the Way in Award-Winning Swimming Facilities in Clay County

The Elms Hotel & Spa outdoor pool (photo Kevin Morgan).

Excelsior Springs, Clay County – The Clay County Public Health Center has recently bestowed its highly coveted Pool Quality of Excellence Awards upon several outstanding swimming facilities in the area. These accolades are a testament to the commitment and dedication of the facilities to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Led by the Clay County Public Health Center, these awards recognize and celebrate those that go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of their patrons.

The Clay County Public Health Center’s rigorous evaluation process ensures that only facilities meeting stringent safety standards and demonstrating exceptional practices are honored with the Pool Quality of Excellence Awards.

The Community Center's indoor pool area (photo Kevin Morgan).

At the forefront of Excelsior Springs’ award-winning locations is the Excelsior Springs Community Center‘s Pool. The Community Center has excelled in implementing and maintaining the highest safety protocols, earning it the distinction of a Pool Quality of Excellence Award. The recognition highlights its commitment to the well-being of its visitors and the importance it places on creating a safe and enjoyable swimming environment.

Other Excelsior Springs award winners include the Lap Pool and Cool Tub at The Elms Hotel and Spa. With its historical charm and reputation for luxurious accommodations, The Elms Hotel and Spa has extended its dedication to excellence to its swimming facilities. These amenities have been meticulously inspected by the Clay County Public Health Center and have been recognized for their outstanding safety practices, achieving exceptional inspection results and meeting the highest standards set forth by the county.

Cassie Kinnard (center) and her crew of lifeguards pose with their awards (photo courtesy Excelsior Springs Community Center).

Additionally, the Excelsior Springs Community Center’s Spa and The Elms Hotel and Spa’s Hot Tub have also earned yearly awards in the indoor spa category further demonstrating their commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable spa experience for their guests. By surpassing the health department’s rigorous standards and consistently adhering to regulations, these facilities have established themselves as premier destinations for swimming and relaxation in Clay County.

Excelsior Springs residents and visitors can take pride in knowing that their local swimming destinations have been recognized as some of the best in the county. As summer approaches, residents and visitors alike can look forward to a season filled with fun, relaxation, and peace of mind at these exceptional facilities in Excelsior Springs.

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