Batesville Community & Aquatics Center grand opening

The Batesville Community & Aquatics Center held its grand opening June 8. A ribbon-cutting and reception were held to celebrate the official opening of the $22 million facility, which features an indoor walking track, a gymnasium, a cardio and weight room, a group-fitness-class space, an outdoor water park, an indoor pool and conference rooms.

Residents gather in the gymnasium of the new Batesville Community & Aquatics Center for its grand-opening ceremony June 8.

Community members gather for the ribbon-cutting at the new center.

Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, right, presents Dr. Bill Beller, a longtime supporter of developing a community center in Batesville, with a canvas featuring a photo of the new center and the first membership ID card.

Batesville Parks Director Jeff Owens, left, and Robb Roberts hold up a banner from the 2012 election, in which residents were asked to pass a 1-cent sales tax to fund the new community center.

Mayor Rick Elumbaugh shared the history of the development of the center with the crowd.

Brooke Stevenson, foreground, and Jennifer Corter serve cake to guests during the grand-opening reception.

Jonathan Wheeler, right, gives Rosa Montgomery information about the center’s membership fees.

State Rep. James Sturch, R-Batesville, left, and Batesville City Councilman Tommy Bryant