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Dogwood Pool liner tears prompt multiple repairs; North Canton to issue parks master‑plan RFP
Summary
After newly repaired liner sections tore when Dogwood Pool was filled, city staff drained and re‑repaired the pool. Parks officials say the pool is currently holding but warned there are no guarantees; the city will issue a parks master‑plan request for proposals to determine long‑term pool solutions.
City staff reported June 9 that Dogwood Pool suffered multiple liner tears shortly after it was refilled this spring and required several emergency repairs before opening for the season. The city will issue a parks master‑plan request for proposals to evaluate long‑term options for the pool and other park facilities.
Why it matters: Dogwood Pool holds about 600,000 gallons of water; liner failures can force full drainage and extended closures, disrupt summer programming and impose unplanned repair costs. City officials said they are committed to keeping the pool open for residents while seeking a long‑term, professionally guided solution.
Parks and administration described the timeline and current condition. Staff said the liner had been repaired under warranty before the pool was filled in early May. After filling the pool, multiple tears appeared, forcing staff to drain the pool, have warranty repairs completed again, re‑fill and then perform additional spot repairs, including a diver repair on opening day. Parks staff are monitoring the pool daily.
“Dogwood Pool holds about 600,000 gallons of water,” a city staff speaker said at the meeting. “The weight of all of that water caused multiple tears in the liner.” City officials said the repairs appear to be holding but emphasized there are no guarantees that new failures will not occur this season.
Officials explained why the water feels cold to some swimmers: 600,000 gallons is a large volume to heat, the pool was drained in May and refilled with colder water, and recent cool weather reduced solar warming. Staff also noted that any leaks require adding replacement water, which further lowers overall temperature.
Parks staff have taken temporary measures to protect recent patch work, including roping off repaired areas to discourage stepping on sensitive patches. The city reported some ongoing water loss at small repaired tears but said there are currently no safety issues that would force closure.
Next steps: The city has placed a parks master‑plan RFP in this year’s budget. Officials said proposals are due within a week of the June 9 meeting; the chosen consultant team will inventory parks, solicit stakeholder input and recommend long‑term capital and operating strategies for the pool and other recreation assets.
Budget and timeline: Staff said the pool liner repair was covered under warranty for some work; additional emergency repairs were performed to keep the pool open. The parks master plan is intended to identify durable long‑term solutions and capital priorities.
Community note: City officials thanked parks staff, the public works team and contract vendors for the extra work to open and maintain pools and parks this season and said they will update residents if conditions change.
