Diving in: Opening day at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar

Erica Dischino / TribuneIsis Luna, 10, holds her nose before dropping into the water from the slide Monday during the opening day of the summer season at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar. — Erica Dischino / Tribune Isis Luna, 10, holds her nose before dropping into the water from the slide Monday during the opening day of the summer season at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar.

By Erica Dischino

June 11, 2019 06:00 AM

WILLMAR - The Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center officially opened its doors for the summer season Monday in Willmar.

Children and their guardians wasted no time and came to the center to cool off in the pool on a warm, sunny day.

1/5: Erica Dischino / Tribune Girls lounge in chairs while others enjoy the water Monday at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar.

Erica Dischino / TribuneLarissa Medina, 8, and Kayla Compeau brace themselves while they are splashed with water in the pool Monday during the opening day of the summer season at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar.

2/5: Erica Dischino / Tribune Larissa Medina, 8, and Kayla Compeau brace themselves while they are splashed with water in the pool Monday during the opening day of the summer season at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar.

Erica Dischino / TribuneTwo-year-old Aubrey Toov walks to the edge of the diving board before jumping into the pool Monday during the opening day of the summer season at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar.

3/5: Erica Dischino / Tribune Two-year-old Aubrey Toov walks to the edge of the diving board before jumping into the pool Monday during the opening day of the summer season at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar.

Erica Dischino / TribuneThe Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center officially opened its doors for the 2019 summer season Monday in Willmar. Children and their guardians wasted no time and came to the center to cool off in the pool on a warm, sunny day as temperatures climbed into the mid- to upper-70s.

4/5: Erica Dischino / Tribune The Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center officially opened its doors for the 2019 summer season Monday in Willmar. Children and their guardians wasted no time and came to the center to cool off in the pool on a warm, sunny day as temperatures climbed into the mid- to upper-70s.

5/5: Erica Dischino / Tribune Katrynna Walker, 6, laughs while playing with water fountains Monday at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar.

By Erica Dischino

Erica Dischino is a photojournalist for the West Central Tribune and Forum News Service. She grew up in northern New Jersey and has lived in the Midwest since 2017. She enjoys photographing the stories of west central Minnesota from county fairs, parades and pandemics. Feel free to contact her at edischino@wctrib.com or 320-894-8865 with your best photo ideas.

Diving in: Opening day at the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center in Willmar

WILLMAR -- The Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center officially opened its doors for the summer season Monday in Willmar. Children and their guardians wasted no time and came to the center to cool off in the pool on a warm, sunny day.