| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: July 8, 2011 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
Maryland Pool Opens Monday
(Columbus )--Columbus City Councilmember Zachary M. Klein, chair of the Recreation and Parks Committee, is pleased to announce the opening of Maryland Pool, 1380 Atcheson Street, Monday, July 11 at 1:30 pm. Councilmember Klein sponsored emergency legislation at the June 20 City Council meeting allowing the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to use money in the Cultural Services Fund, dollars collected from the Hotel/Motel bed tax, to open the pool as quickly as possible.
“This is great news for Columbus families and children”, said Klein. "Pools provide positive places for our residents to spend summer days in a safe environment. I want to thank our Recreation and Parks Department staff, especially Director McKnight, for working so hard during the course of the last three weeks to get Maryland Pool up and running as quickly as they did."
In addition to Maryland Pool, workers are preparing to open Glenwood Pool, 1925 West Broad Street. When both pools open, the City will have a total of six pools open this summer. Other facilities include:
Dodge Pool-545 Sullivant Avenue
Marion Franklin Pool-2699 Lockbourne Rd
Tuttle Pool-240 W Oakland Ave
Windsor Pool-1300 Windsor Avenue
Admission at Columbus pools is free for residents with a city Leisure Card. Cards can be purchased for $1. Click here for more information on Leisure Cards.
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