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Webster Groves officials cite crowding and supervision concerns at new aquatic center; staff say changes underway
Summary
Commissioners and city staff discussed resident complaints about crowding, smoking and lifeguard visibility at the new Webster Groves aquatic center and described steps the city has taken, including additional staff and new attendants, while saying the facility did not exceed capacity.
At the June 24 meeting of the Old Webster Special Business District Advisory Commission, commissioners and city staff discussed multiple complaints from residents about crowding, smoking and lifeguard supervision at the new Webster Groves aquatic center.
Commissioners heard that the facility drew heavy weekend use after opening. City staff reported a single-day attendance of 1,903 and said the facilitys calculated capacity is about 1,800 people per hour. City staff characterized the day as very busy but said it did not exceed stated capacity limits.
The discussion focused on safety and the visitor experience. Residents told commissioners they had spoken with restaurant owners and other…
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