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New aquatic center posts strong admissions despite delayed opening and staffing challenges
Summary
Parks staff reported the new aquatic center opened June 14, generated about $129,000 in admissions despite missing early season weeks, averaged roughly 200 daily admissions, and required roughly double the seasonal staffing of the prior facility.
Patrick, parks staff, summarized the inaugural season for the new O'Fallon Aquatic Center, saying the facility opened June 14, missed the first few prime weeks of the season, yet still posted about $129,000 in admissions revenue — higher than comparable figures for the old Memorial Pool. "Even though we missed 2 prime weeks of the summer season, A $129,000 is well above what we had at the old facility," Patrick said.
Staff said the center closed for the season on Labor Day and that weather and construction delays…
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