Great Falls has reopened the new Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center for July 9. City officials held a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., followed by tours and the facility then be open for full operation. Passes and memberships are available for presale at the Great Falls Park and Recreation office at 1700 River Drive and at the new aquatics facility in Lions Park at 900 29th Ave. S. The new facility includes an eight-lane lap pool, sauna, full court gymnasium, changing rooms, cardio and weight machines, an elevated walking track, splash pad, water slide, classes and more. The new indoor aquatics and recreation facility is about 45,000 square feet of new construction and the project included site work such as excavation, new utility extensions, new parking lots, playgrounds, and landscaping. The building is multi-functional and includes a recreation pool, lap pool, gym, fitness center, walking track, multipurpose room, party room, locker rooms, restrooms, child watch area, attractive lobby with seating and fireplace, reception area, offices, storage and mechanical rooms, and an elevator.