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Parks board approves 2025 aquatics price changes, ESD pledge to fund weekend 'Stay Cool Bloomington' days; fee‑waiver policy updated
Summary
Board approved modest pool price adjustments, a new twilight rate and free July 4 admission; ESD pledged $100,000 to fund weekend Stay Cool days using AccuWeather RealFeel criteria, and the board updated the aquatics fee‑waiver policy to target Bloomington residents tied to the school meals program.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation staff recommended and the Parks Board approved changes to the department’s aquatics pricing for 2025, a weekend‑focused heat‑relief program funded in part by a $100,000 pledge from ESD, and updates to the department’s pool fee‑waiver policy.
Chris Hamrick, facility manager, told the board rising costs and seasonal attendance patterns required price adjustments and new offerings to balance access and sustainability. He said the department added a twilight price for late‑day admission and simplified some rates. “It costs about $340 per hour for Bryant Park pool to be open,” Chris said, citing operating expense that drives the need to maintain…
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