Parks staff report: pools reopen, new programming hire, Terry Trueblood lake low-water problem and proposed enclosed shelter

City parks staff provided a multi-item update to the Parks and Recreation Commission covering completed projects, staffing, programming and a persistent low-water problem at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area (TTRA).

Julie (parks staff) said the Mercer Pool roof project required the pool to close for about a month; she reported Mercer Pool reopened and the department shifted swim practices and extended hours at alternate facilities while repairs were underway. Brad (parks staff) confirmed Mercer Pool reopened with regular hours after the roof work was finished. Julie said City Park Pool had also faced construction-related pressures earlier in the season and that staff worked to maintain access across facilities.

Julie reported several parks projects are complete or nearly complete: College Green Park, Calder Park trail, Brooklyn Park playground and pathways, and Adelaide Joy Rogers Park trails (playground installation in progress). She said a smaller…